Substance Misuse Non - Medical Prescriber
About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Non - Medical Prescriber to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Preston.
HMP Preston is a remand male prison for ages 18+ with a capacity of 680.
The Substance Misuse non-medical prescriber will be based in the 18 bedded unit in a prison environment.
Hours
This role is 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm over 4 days per week.
Salary
This position is part-time and permanent, with an annual salary between £42,000 - £50,000 per annum / pro rata depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
As a Substance Misuse - Non Medical Prescriber, your responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking Clinical Nursing Practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver care to patients.
* Providing expert professional advice to patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence.
* Providing treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within your sphere of competence.
* Carrying out comprehensive assessments of patients.
* Providing advice/support in relation to crisis situations, conditions, and treatment plans based on medical and treatment history.
* Carrying out clinical reviews with patients and updating care plans accordingly.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesn't stop there... we also offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* We act with integrity
* We embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate, but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications required:
* Registered professional with current active registration (NMC)
* RCGP 1 Certificate in the Management of Substance Misuse - Essential
* RCGP 2 Certificate in the Management of Substance Misuse - Desirable
* Non-medical prescribing qualification
* Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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