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Specialist Nurse Prescriber

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
29/06/2024
Advert End Date:
12/07/2024 23:59
Salary:
45,441
Hours per week:
Full Time
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
266921
Employment Location:
Middlesbrough,
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
12 Jul
Further Information

Do you want to be part of an exciting new work stream to help improve the lives and wellbeing of others?

We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to provide specialist prescribing and a range of clinical interventions within our substance use service, working in collaboration with the recovery caseworkers to deliver an effective, comprehensive package of care.

In this role you will:

Prescribe and review medication for accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols.

Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification.

Assess physical and mental health needs.

Proactively in the prevention, identification, and treatment of blood borne viruses. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

To be successful in this role you will:

Be a qualified non-medical prescriber.

Have at least one year’s relevant and recent experience of working within substance use treatment.

Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing, harm reduction and health promotion interventions.

In return, we offer ongoing training and opportunities to continue your professional development, employee discounts and a great pension scheme.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.