Posted October 8, 2024
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity NMC registered non-medical prescriber to join our client to work with service users for inpatient alcohol and opioid detoxification.
Salary: £47,085.94 – £52,541.86
Position: Non-Medical Prescriber
Hours: 37.5
Setting: Substance Misuse
Location: Dyfed, Wales
You will work with people who have to cope with a range of cognitive, physical and / or emotional symptoms following a severe brain injury. Rehabilitation is based on a neurobehavioral approach and focuses on enabling service users to function more independently and to participate in as many of their previous roles and activities as possible, while developing their lives with privacy, dignity and respect.
Providing strategic, professional leadership to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team, which includes Assistant Psychologists, Rehabilitation Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists.
Your responsibilities will include
- Conduct clinical assessments of service users’ needs and develop care plans accordingly.
- Determine the suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification when appropriate.
- Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans for service users.
- Initiate and adjust prescriptions for opioid and/or alcohol substitute therapies, along with other related medications.
- Lead the development of the prescribing clinic, acting as a key point of contact for colleagues and partner agencies on prescribing matters.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;
- NMC registered nurse with current pin & three years post-qualification experience.
- A qualified non-medical prescriber
- Someone with at least one year’s relevant and recent experience in substance misuse treatment.
- Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues
What benefits are on offer
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with annual increases for the first 5 years.
- Embrace a paid ‘Wellness’ hour every week to nurture your own well-being.
- Access a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assistance Programme for additional support.
- Contribute to a contributory pension scheme that invests in your future.
- Thrive in a supportive team environment with ample training and career progression opportunities.
- Participate in our refer-a-friend voucher scheme.
- Benefit from protected CPD time to invest in your professional growth.
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
- Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
- Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com
