This fixed-term post for 11 months sits within the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team of a recovery-focused alcohol and drug intervention service run by Change Grow Live. The holder assesses and prescribes opiate and alcohol substitute treatments, reviews clinical plans and leads on developing the prescribing clinic. Work centres on people with multiple or complex needs, with some knowledge of substance misuse, mental health, homelessness or criminal justice expected. Applicants need current registration as a pharmacist or first-level nurse plus a post-graduation drugs or alcohol qualification.
What the job involves
- Initiate prescribing and amend prescriptions of opiate, alcohol substitute and related medicines
- Carry out prescribing assessments and reviews with service users
- Clinically assess needs, diagnose and plan care, combining drug and non-drug treatments with the Recovery Coordinator
- Prescribe and review medication for effectiveness, within scope of practice and national and local protocols
- Lead on developing the prescribing clinic and act as the contact for workers and partner agencies on prescribing issues
- Identify and assess service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification
- Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans
- Give information on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medicines, including side-effects and interactions
- Respond to complex, urgent or emergency situations, seeking advice from the Clinical Lead when needed
- Assess and refer people with mental health needs, and refer for BBV vaccination and immunisation
- Keep accurate, complete clinical records and take part in audit and quality governance
- Support staff development, delivering training when necessary
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber with a post-graduation qualification in drugs and/or alcohol (e.g. RCGP)
Registration & licences
- Current GPhC registration as a pharmacist, or current NMC PIN as a first-level registered nurse
Experience
- Two years post-qualification experience as a pharmacist, or three years as a nurse
- At least one year of recent, relevant experience in substance misuse treatment
- Experience of engaging with people with multiple and/or complex needs
- Experience of contributing to project development
Skills & knowledge
- Sound knowledge of clinical prescribing issues and of the medical, social care and health issues facing people who misuse substances
- Knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion
- Ability to assess, recovery plan and write reports
- Motivational interviewing and competence in physical examinations relevant to the prescribing role
- Clinical audit skills and ability to interpret medical test results
- Confident verbal and written communication, with administrative skills
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to move easily between services
Other
- Knowledge of local services and geography
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, the organisation's values, and professional integrity
- Commitment to confidentiality, information governance, own health and safety, and continuing learning
What’s offered
- Weekly wellbeing hour
- Half a day a month CPD time
- Active support with revalidation
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Peer network for prescribers
- Facilitated monthly prescribers' forum
- Inner London Weighting payment of £4,236.47
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
