Main area: Prescriber within Addictions
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Job ref: 263-SCG24-132-MG-C
Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: North Tyneside & Northumberland Recovery Partnership
Town: Across both localities of North Tyneside and Northumberland
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available within NRP for a Specialist Nurse - Non-medical prescriber whose roles and responsibilities will include the following:
* Working alongside prescribers within the service to assist with prescribing of Opiate Substitute prescriptions (OST).
* Leading the coordination and management of community alcohol detox including the prescribing required for safe delivery of the detox, managing, and monitoring the detox period, including physical health of clients requiring detox and ensuring appropriate aftercare plans are in place.
* Managing data and producing reports for commissioners and trust forums.
* Providing training for the team, new staff, and students.
* Developing links with inpatient detox services and the alcohol care team in hospitals regarding unplanned emergency detox.
Main duties of the job
* Essential criteria: non-medical prescribing qualification.
* Relevant knowledge and experience of Addictions, including assessment and treatment of addiction and understanding of NICE guidelines.
* Conducting prescribing assessments and offering prescribing support across both North Tyneside and Northumberland.
* Titrating new patients onto OST medication including Buvidal.
* Prescribing for alcohol detoxifications and relapse prevention.
* Signing of prescriptions for key workers in a nurse-led service.
* Acting as a point of contact for any prescribing issues.
The post holder would be expected to provide clinical supervision and have leadership skills to support the wider teams.
There would be an expectation of the post holder to support and lead in strategic prescribing reviews held in conjunction with the service user and/or carer and their key worker.
The successful post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong commitment to high-quality client care, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize workload.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
* First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration.
* Minimum two years’ experience post-registration.
* Student Nurse Assessor Safeguarding Children and Adults Training.
* Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
* Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway.
* ENB 998/P126/127.
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge and experience of substance/alcohol misuse including NICE guidelines for addictions prescribing.
* Experience in the management of complex cases.
* Collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines including MDT settings.
* Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff.
* Teaching / Presentation Skills.
* Experience of working within a community team.
Skills and Competencies
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management.
* Ability to adapt within a changing environment and work under pressure.
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
* Excellent time and case management skills.
* Ability to maintain professional development.
* Evidence of leadership skills.
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive, and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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