Band 7 Non Medical Prescriber - Wolverhampton
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder will work within the Treatment team, which includes 2 NMPs, mental health nurses, a senior health and wellbeing nurse, consultants, and practitioners from our partner agencies, Nacro and Aquarius. We also have a DALT team working in Royal Wolverhampton Trust.
This is a very busy service, and all our staff are led by our values, which are inclusive, compassionate, and committed.
The post holder will work closely with the team leader in the development of effective systems and processes for the collection of performance outputs and outcomes in relation to prescribing. You will work with colleagues to ensure that there are effective care pathways to a range of services that will enhance individual recovery, achievement of goals, and reintegration. This will be achieved by forming effective partnership links with identified partners and community organizations to enhance the service user recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
* To work closely with the service manager in the development of effective systems and processes for the collection of performance outcomes in relation to non-medical prescribing and other related outcomes within the service.
* To be an independent practitioner within the service.
* To manage a defined caseload for prescribing within the service and ensure that non-medical prescribing enhances service delivery.
* Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care within agreed parameters and have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation that govern the role and service provision.
* To ensure that service users have a good awareness of prescribed medication, including potential side effects.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Running daily clinics, commencing prescribing or reviewing clients' medication, and holding a caseload of prescribing clients, with a lead in a certain area of the service.
* Participating in senior meetings.
* Working alongside the service manager and consultant to write and review pathways and guidelines.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialized services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterized in places by high levels of deprivation, which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
* NMC pin number.
* Experience in prescribing for a substance misuse service.
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.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata.
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