In brief
This Non-Medical Prescriber role manages opiate substitute treatments, alcohol and opiate detoxifications, and relapse prevention medications within a substance misuse charity. The work involves collaborating with the wider wellbeing team to provide blood-borne virus screening and vaccinations while coordinating care with mental, physical, and social health services.
Best for
Non-Medical Prescribers with experience in OST, Buvidal, Methadone, and Buprenorphine.
Non-negotiable
DBS on the update service required.
Worth knowing
Initial three-month contract with potential for extension.
What you need
Required
Prescribing OST
Clearly required in the listing
Buvidal prescribing
Clearly required in the listing
Methadone prescribing
Clearly required in the listing
Buprenorphine prescribing
Clearly required in the listing
DBS check
Must already hold
Preferred
Substance misuse experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Rapid prescribing
Clearly required in the listing
Same day prescribing
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage prescribing treatments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee detoxification programs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support nursing team
Clearly stated in the job description.
Coordinate multi-agency care
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a West Midlands based Substance Misuse charity who are currently recruiting for a Non-Medical Prescriber, to work within their Drug and Alcohol service in Birmingham. The position is initially a 3 month contract position, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 37.5h a week, with potential extension opportunities. As a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) you will be involved with opiate substitute treatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and relapse prevention medications. As part of the wider Wellbeing Team you will also provide support to the nursing team providing Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and will work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services. Experience of working previously within a substance misuse service is preferred, and experience of prescribing OST, Buvidal, Methadone and Buprenorphine is required, additional rapid/same day prescribing experience is advantageous. Pay rate for this post is between to £55.00 to £60.00 per hour depending on experience and interview, we are looking for an immediate start for this post also - you will need to hold a DBS which is on the update service. Days: Monday to Friday Contract: 3 Months+ Salary: £55.00 to £60.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; Single point of contact consultant. 24h support. Regular communication updates. Referral Benefit Scheme
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