Casual Specialist Nurse Prescriber

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 in 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 support 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.
• Hold a valid NMC PIN and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Have at least one year’s relevant and recent experience of working within substance use treatment.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of clinical prescribing, harm reduction and health promotion interventions.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Vicky Franks at Vicky_Franks@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call 01642 728866.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

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