Part Time Non- Medical Prescriber - Southend on Sea Permanent52,809

Are you a dedicated and experienced Non-Medical Prescriber with a passion for supporting individuals with substance dependence? Were looking for a dynamic Band 7 substance misuse service.As a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber, you will:Provide independent prescribing for clients with substance use disorders.Support the management of complex cases, offering expert advice and clinical guidance to practitioners, colleagues, and external agencies involved in substance misuse care.As the Lead Nurse, you will:Demonstrate strong clinical leadership and oversee nursing practice within the team.Undertake key managerial responsibilities to ensure the efficient use of clinical resources.Drive best practice and service development, ensuring high standards of care across the nursing provision.The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone with the knowledge , skills and experience listed below5 years post-registration experience2 years working in Substance Misuse Services at a Band 6 levelExperience of managing multidisciplinary staffEvidence of personal development since entering the NMC registerKnowledge of the safe storage and administration of medicationAbility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and act accordingly if concerns present themselvesAbility and knowledge to carry out assessments, including risk assessment and managementStrong IT SkillsGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMCLeadership skills (motivating, use of initiative, change management)Experience working within a recovery modelAbility to lead and develop a serviceAbility to lead and facilitate decision-making processesOrganisational skillsUnderstanding of relapse prevention modelAbility to work in partnership with other agenciesKnowledge and ability to comply with the NMC Code of ConductAbout UsWe 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 an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

Flexible workingTraining and development opportunitiesSimply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Season Ticket Loan SchemeCycle to work schemeCrisis Loan SchemeElectric Car Scheme3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata''d for part time employees)Access to Blue Light Card25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank HolidaysContributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafterDeath in Service Payment (2x annual salary)Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)Diversity at Forward TrustThe 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.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 Forwards commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here .Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, 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.