# Band 7 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber - Weymouth > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-independent-non-medical-prescriber-weymouth/1115eca3-f65c-4fcd-8d52-5bdafc3e73a5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-independent-non-medical-prescriber-weymouth/1115eca3-f65c-4fcd-8d52-5bdafc3e73a5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust - **Location:** REACH West Drug and Alcohol Services - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Prescriber - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent: Full and part time hours will be considered - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T08:51:44.073Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Somerset/Weymouth/Avon_Wiltshire_Mental_Health_Partnership_NHS_Trust/Community_Mental_Health/Community_Mental_Health-v8220981 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8220981?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.awp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a full time or part time Non-Medical Prescriber. An opportunity has arisen to join the REACH team as a Non-Medical Prescriber; supporting people who use drugs and alcohol to stabilise, work towards recovery and build positive and fulfilling futures for themselves. As a prescriber you will work with an allocated cohort of service users from a specific area of Dorset (various options available) and be part of an integrated team of drug and alcohol professionals. Clinical leadership is provided by an AWP Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist. We are looking for a skilled Non-medical prescriber with experience of working within a drug and alcohol treatment setting and a passion for supporting people towards the best possible outcomes. The successful candidate will thrive when working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team and in a person-centred, flexible and responsive way. If you think this could be you we’d love to hear from you! Please call the recruiting manager for further information should you wish to find out more. ### Main duties of the job To work as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber in partnership with the service user and act as a specialist in Non-Medical Prescribing for service users with substance misuse needs. To work as an experienced member of staff in the Reach Team. Provide and develop a specialist drug and alcohol service to service users, including the assessment of treatment and care needs, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet needs and contributing to the evaluation of care across the REACH prescribing service with a variety of settings where specialist prescribing is available. Senior Nurse prescriber for service users working with the Reach care coordinator and other members of the multidisciplinary REACH team and other agencies involved in the care of individual service users. Contribute to Integrated Governance processes, including the continuing development, improvement and monitoring of service provision and performance, and monitoring standards of care, through data collection and audit processes. Liaise with, and provide support, advice and training as appropriate to REACH colleagues/services and agencies involved in provision of services to people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Contribute to the supervision of identified staff, and provision of training for students of various disciplines, as appropriate. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Refer to Key Local Information and Job Description - To undertake comprehensive assessments of service users referred to the team, both urgent and routine, including specialist assessments of clients requiring non-medical prescribing, ensuring that a full health and social needs assessment, including medical history and medication history, is undertaken and implemented where required. - To establish diagnosis and prescribe accordingly, discussing all treatment options (including non-pharmacological treatment) and potential side-effects with each service user. - To ensure that record keeping is both up to date and accurate adhering to Trust, NMC and good practice guidelines, including clear documentation of medications discussed their effects and risks. - To establish, plan and implement Clinical Management Plans (CMPs) where appropriate and review at least annually. - To request formal diagnostic tests in line with Trust, NICE and Department of Health guidelines. - To assess and review the service user’s progress with their care coordinator. - To prescribe and change medications within area of speciality and competence. - To formulate, implement and evaluate individual care plans and nursing treatment plans with the involvement of all parties in the care of the service user. - To work within Trust ‘Medicines’ and ‘Non-Medical Prescribing’ Policies. - To establish and maintain good liaison with GP practices and other mental health services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and rationale. - To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements, including recording medications prescribed. - To ensure that all prescribing decisions are communicated. - To be the lead Drug and Alcohol nurse prescriber supporting the care of service users within the framework of the Care Programme Approach \[CPA\] - To undertake risk assessments and management plans. - To monitor and evaluate the quality of care given to service users. - To offer carers an assessment of their needs. - Prepare reports for tribunals, case conferences as required. - To ensure the Trust Policies in relation to CPA, Risk Management and Confidentiality are strictly adhered to. - To maintain an holistic approach with service users and work with them in all aspects of their lives in a variety of settings. - To participate in the Reach SPOC Duty System to provide urgent response and advice to service users as required. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times. **Desirable** - Experience of leading clinical teams ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. - Proven ability to work collaboratively with other staff. - Good organisational skills. - Able to be self-motivated and self-directing. - Experience of clinical audit process. ### Clinical Assessment Skills **Essential** - Approved Medication Management training (this incorporates CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and psycho-education). - At least 3 years post qualifying experience in Mental Health, 2 at Band 6 or above - At least 6 months experience working as a Supplementary Nurse Prescriber. - Expert clinical assessment skills. - Experience of care co-ordination for a group of service users, developing specialised Clinical Management Plans. - Knowledge of key Government targets in Mental Health. - Experience of using different treatment models in practice. - Thorough knowledge of the principals of CPA. - Able to demonstrate knowledge of current Mental Health legislation. - Can demonstrate knowledge and principal of Risk Assessment and Risk Management. - Knowledge of the National Service Framework standards. ### Professional registration/Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (part 1) - Post registration qualification in Nurse Independent / Supplementary Prescriber recorded by NMC. ## Documents - [key local information (pdf, 328.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10532123) - [financial support & discounts (pdf, 919.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2794) - [value of the nhs pension scheme (pdf, 279.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2795) - [inclusive top 50 uk employers list (pdf, 78.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2439) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 608.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10532122) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.