For this post we will offer a 20% 'Welcome to MPFT bonus' - 10% on joining us and 10% after a period of 12 months service. Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering people who use drug and alcohol treatment services to achieve a better quality of life? Would you like to work for Inclusion, a leading and award-winning NHS provider of addiction treatment services in England and part of a forward-thinking and innovative NHS trust?
Inclusion has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our team within One Recovery Bucks, a drug and alcohol treatment and support service for people impacted by their own or someone else's use of alcohol or drugs.
One Recovery Bucks is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to join our dynamic team. As a leading NHS community drug and alcohol treatment service provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with substance use issues.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you would provide high-quality clinical interventions including prescribing for people with an opioid use disorder, alcohol detoxification and relapse prevention medication, health and wellbeing interventions, and blood borne virus screening and vaccinations.
We also offer relocation expenses if applicable to your circumstances, please contact us to discuss the benefits package on offer. Main duties of the job As a One Recovery Bucks NMP, you'll be an essential part of our holistic care approach, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Clinical Lead for Buckinghamshire, you'll contribute expertise in prescribing and high-quality care.
We prioritise staff growth, offering ongoing training, access to high-quality supervision, and tailored professional development including support to develop and engage in research. The national footprint of Inclusion means there is a large peer network of specialist prescribers. This supportive environment encourages continuous learning in substance use treatment, prescribing practices, holistic care approaches, and tackling health inequalities. This will support your professional advancement while delivering meaningful support to the people who use our services.
About us Inclusion, created in 2002, is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families, and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health, or need treatment for their sexual health.
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high-quality, committed, and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users, is central to who we are.
Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below: Collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, recovery workers, managers, and allied health colleagues to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and facilitate safe and positive outcomes for people who use our services. Conduct comprehensive assessments of people who use our services to determine appropriate treatment plans, including prescribing for opioid use disorder and alcohol detoxification and relapse prevention. Prescribe and review medications prescribed by the service following best practice guidelines. Offer health and wellbeing interventions, providing guidance and support tailored to individual needs. Facilitate BBV screening and vaccinations, contributing to the overall health improvement of service users and communities. Contribute to the review of serious incident investigations, providing expertise and insights to enhance learning and improve practice. At One Recovery Bucks, we value diversity and understand the importance of work-life balance. Recognising the potential benefits, fostering a flexible and accommodating work environment brings, we welcome discussions regarding part-time or job share possibilities, as well as adjustments to working hours or patterns to suit individual circumstances. Person Specification Qualifications Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Nursing or Pharmacist qualification and a registered practitioner with the NMC or GPC, or relevant allied Health professional qualification registered with that professional body Experience Experience of working as an Independent NMP within a drug and alcohol service Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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