Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) - CYPMH Multi-Agency Team
Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role?
We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to join our innovative and forward-thinking CYPMH Multi-Agency Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals, providing exceptional care to young people with complex mental health needs.
What you'll be doing:
• Clinical Practice: Assessing, diagnosing, and managing a diverse range of mental health conditions in young people.
• Prescribing: Independently prescribing medications within your scope of practice, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
• Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues in Specialist Eating Disorder Services and First Episode Psychosis teams to provide seamless care.
• Supervision and Mentorship: Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior staff members, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Training and Development: Actively participating in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Service Improvement: Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of our services.
Job Overview: Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) in Psychiatry
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to join our team. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing patient care through timely medication reviews, reducing waiting times, and ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and prescribe appropriate treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to junior staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Participate in complex case discussions, offering expert insights and recommendations.
• Support the senior leadership team in strategic planning and service development.
Essential Qualifications:
• Registered healthcare professional with NMP qualification.
• Extensive experience in psychiatric care and medication management.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Impact:The NMP will play a crucial role in improving patient safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and supporting the overall efficiency of the clinical team. By joining our team, you will contribute to better health outcomes and a more resilient healthcare service.
If you are passionate about making a difference in psychiatric care and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email –cwp.recruitment@nhs.netor by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Dec 2024
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