Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) in Hackney

At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time and making sure that people can find all the help they need, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance use services in England and Wales. We are looking for a talented Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber to work within our community-based substance use services in the City of London and Hackney.

The service is delivered in partnership with Mind CHWF and London Friend, focusing on partnership working throughout the service to support those in the local community who need assistance to achieve their goals. We deliver treatment and support across the neighbourhoods, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to recovery.

As an NMP Nurse or Pharmacist Prescriber, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use, working with them to develop personal, flexible, and realistic support packages. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise.

We are currently recruiting for 1 Full-time NMP, 1 Fixed-term 6-month contract NMP, and a permanent Outreach NMP. As an Outreach Non-Medical Prescriber, you will be required to work peripatetically, including working out in the communities and partnership hubs with flexibility of coming to site the same day if required.

As a community-based Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber in a busy prescribing service, you will be involved with opiate substitute treatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications, and relapse prevention medications. You will also provide support to the nursing team, offering Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations, and will work closely with mental health, physical health, and social care services. You'll help create a collaborative approach that links Turning Point closer to outside professionals and agencies. Some Outreach work will be required in the wider community.

We are seeking a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber to join an established team in City and Hackney. You will need to be an excellent communicator, able to develop creative, flexible, and tailored support packages for each individual. We're looking for someone who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding, and patience.

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

We know reward looks different to each person, so whether it's ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays.
• Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.