Part time Non Medical Prescriber (NMP) - Thurrock in Chadwell St Mary

Are you an experienced, forward-thinking Non-Medical Prescriber with a passion for improving outcomes for people affected by drug and alcohol dependence? We are looking for a confident and clinically skilled Band 7 NMP Nurse to provide expert prescribing, lead the management of complex cases and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based substance misuse services.

In this pivotal role, you will combine advanced clinical expertise with strong leadership and management skills, providing specialist prescribing advice and guidance to a multidisciplinary team and working collaboratively with partner agencies. You will play a key role in promoting safe prescribing practices, supporting colleagues and ensuring clients receive compassionate, person-centred care tailored to their individual needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinical leader to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing substance dependence.

What you will be doing:

• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based non-medical prescribing for clients experiencing substance dependence related to drug and alcohol use.
• Assess and manage complex clients, ensuring prescribing decisions meet individual needs and support positive treatment outcomes.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and clinical support on prescribing issues to a team of practitioners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies and partner organisations involved in substance misuse services.
• Demonstrate strong clinical leadership, supporting best practice and maintaining high standards of care.
• Undertake management responsibilities, contributing to the effective delivery and development of the service.
• Promote safe prescribing practices and ensure care is delivered in line with relevant clinical guidelines, policies and professional standards.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• A qualified Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) with the relevant prescribing qualification and authority to prescribe within their scope of practice.
• Significant clinical experience in substance misuse services, particularly in the management of drug and alcohol dependence.
• Experience in assessing and managing clients with complex clinical and prescribing needs.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and make safe, evidence-based prescribing decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to support, guide and develop practitioners.
• Experience of undertaking management responsibilities and contributing to service delivery.
• A commitment to delivering person-centred, compassionate and high-quality care to individuals affected by substance dependence.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us as an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:

• Flexible working
• Support for Families
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Diversity at Forward Trust:

The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness. Some of our roles may require a minimum period of sustained recovery (normally around 3 years). This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and exceptions may be considered depending on the role and individual circumstances.

When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

To find out more about Forward's commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work:

Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the Eligibility to Work in the UK requirements.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follows safer recruitment practices and supports a culture of openness and accountability.