Job Overview
We currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated practitioner with demonstrable clinical skills in mental health to apply for the role of Team Lead/Non Medical Prescriber (NMP), based in Canvey. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management for part of the service, providing leadership, supporting staff and working collaboratively with medical colleagues, the existing Team Lead and the Team Manager to deliver high quality and safe care. The post holder will carry a small caseload of complex patients. In addition they will provide a NMP resource for the team.
Main duties of the job
To apply you must:
* Have experience of working in various Mental Health roles including Community.
* Have experience at Band 6 level or above.
* Be able to work independently and using own initiative.
* Be able to work as part of a team.
* Be an excellent communicator and team player.
* Be willing to learn.
* Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
* Have good IT skills.
* Experience of leading teams would be an advantage.
* Have a certificate to demonstrate he/she has successfully completed a non-medical prescribing course at post graduate level.
* Hold current registration as a Supplementary non-medical prescriber with the relevant registration body.
* Demonstrate track record of prescribing Practice.
* Detailed working knowledge of medication management and compliance issues.
The post holder will be supported by the existing Team Lead and Team Manager and will work closely with Community and Inpatient Mental Health Services as well as third sector agencies. This post requires the post holder to travel to various locations within the Trust.
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans.
* NHS discounts for staff.
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities.
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme.
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
* Day One Flexible Employer.
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly. We would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
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