Job summary The East London Specialist Addiction Service is part of the East London NHS Foundation Trust and provides a full range of drug and alcohol services. We are a clinically-focused service, working in partnership with all patients, service users and their social networks, and with other services to provide strength-based recovery treatment. Our purpose is to reduce drug and alcohol related harms to individuals, families and communities; to maximize the quality of life and well-being of service users, enable service users to make better choices about their lives, and to enable recovery. We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and successful treatment programmes in the country. We invite applications from non-medical prescribers, with current or past experience as an NMP in substance misuse. We welcome non-medical prescribers from all disciplines who seek a rewarding role and wish to work in a multidisciplinary medical team with high standards. Main duties of the job Delivery of Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (INMP) services in substance misuse; substitute therapies and abstinence maintenance Prescribe evidence-based treatments for people with substance misuse dependency (including stabilization, intermediate maintenance and detoxification regimes) Act within competencies to provide other relevant substance misuse treatments for example community alcohol detoxification regimes and vitamin supplementation Support service users to achieve their recovery goals and community re-integration Be a specialist resource for the service team Work with a high degree of autonomy and self-management About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Dependant of experiends Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-SS6840241 Job locations Across Bedford and Dunstable 21 The Crescent, Bedford Bedford and Dunstable MK40 2RT Job description Job responsibilities Titration of complex and non-complex need Carry out drug and alcohol misuse assessments and reviews including assessment of personal strengths and recovery capital, and risks. Carry out clinical assessments and reviews using a variety of consultation and review methods including remote consultations. Carry out clinical work in settings other than the primary workplace, e.g., when working with third sector agencies, when requested. Management and mentorship of clinical staff as required in line with ELFT line management policy and procedures; supervision, appraisal, capability assessments. Occasional management of non-clinical staff as required in line with ELFT line management policy and procedures. Job description Job responsibilities Titration of complex and non-complex need Carry out drug and alcohol misuse assessments and reviews including assessment of personal strengths and recovery capital, and risks. Carry out clinical assessments and reviews using a variety of consultation and review methods including remote consultations. Carry out clinical work in settings other than the primary workplace, e.g., when working with third sector agencies, when requested. Management and mentorship of clinical staff as required in line with ELFT line management policy and procedures; supervision, appraisal, capability assessments. Occasional management of non-clinical staff as required in line with ELFT line management policy and procedures. Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Relevant primary degree in nursing or pharmacology (or equivalent) Member of the appropriate professional body (NMC, GPhC) Successful completion of short courses to the equivalent of a post graduate certificates or diplomas relevant to seniority Qualification as Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualified and prescribing opiate substitute medication in current role without supervision Experience Essential Experience in a clinical team in NHS substance misuse, physical health or mental health Post registration experience relevant to primary degree or role Experience of working confidently as an independent prescriber Mentorship and training Clinical audit including audit of prescribing Line management of clinical and/or non clinical staff To provide up to date and accurate medication and prescribing advice Knowledge & Skills Essential To provide up to date and accurate medication and prescribing advice To critically reflect on and evaluate own work To manage prescribing workload To assess medication needs and prescribe appropriately in line with clinical and risk guidelines To maintain a record of all medicines prescribed for audit purposes To monitor the efficacy of medicines prescribed and manage any side effects appropriately To deliver against the current Recovery Agenda and updated national guidance Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Relevant primary degree in nursing or pharmacology (or equivalent) Member of the appropriate professional body (NMC, GPhC) Successful completion of short courses to the equivalent of a post graduate certificates or diplomas relevant to seniority Qualification as Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualified and prescribing opiate substitute medication in current role without supervision Experience Essential Experience in a clinical team in NHS substance misuse, physical health or mental health Post registration experience relevant to primary degree or role Experience of working confidently as an independent prescriber Mentorship and training Clinical audit including audit of prescribing Line management of clinical and/or non clinical staff To provide up to date and accurate medication and prescribing advice Knowledge & Skills Essential To provide up to date and accurate medication and prescribing advice To critically reflect on and evaluate own work To manage prescribing workload To assess medication needs and prescribe appropriately in line with clinical and risk guidelines To maintain a record of all medicines prescribed for audit purposes To monitor the efficacy of medicines prescribed and manage any side effects appropriately To deliver against the current Recovery Agenda and updated national guidance Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Across Bedford and Dunstable 21 The Crescent, Bedford Bedford and Dunstable MK40 2RT Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)