# Non-Fatal Overdose Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/non-fatal-overdose-practitioner/458808e6-b644-422a-ac7f-3843aeb0d110 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/non-fatal-overdose-practitioner/458808e6-b644-422a-ac7f-3843aeb0d110.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Integrated Urgent Care Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00 - **Contract type:** Secondment - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T11:59:54.380Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9217-124-26-27 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9217-124-26-27/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9217-124-26-27 - **Employer website:** https://www.wmas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary An exciting secondment opportunity has become available for a Non-Fatal Overdose Practitioner to join the Trust for a period of up to 3 years. Please note, you must have your line managers approval at point of application - please complete & return the Secondment Approval Form to the recruitment team via email before the closing date - failure to do so may result in your application being withdrawn. Working with West Midlands Local Authorities Drug and Alcohol Commissioners, the Non-Fatal Overdose Practitioner role is central to supporting the aim creating a safer, healthier, and more productive society. The role aims to make a significant contribution to improved responses to non-fatal overdoses across the West Midlands whilst contributing to a reduction in drug-related deaths across the region. Applicants must be educated to a Degree level or equivalent and have a relevant professional background (i.e. registered health care professional) **IN PERSON INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 10th & WEDNESDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2026** Please note, artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting ideas and experiences of others or generated by AI as your own) applications may be withdrawn ### Main duties of the job West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed. Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process. The Trust is proud to hold the Silver Award for a Dyslexia Friendly workplace and are committed to supporting our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers. ### About us If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, all applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of an enhanced check is £47.26 and is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service. We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method. We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues. ### Details - Date posted: 21 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 7 - Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year (Indicative Banding) - Contract: Secondment - Duration: 3 years - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: C9217-124-26-27 - Job locations: Ambulance Headquarters, Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Management & Leadership Managing the delivery of a wide-ranging suite of non-fatal overdose and associated standard and ad-hoc reports, ensuring their accuracy and timeliness. Taking a lead role and responsibility as a senior specialist for providing complex data analysis and interpretation to support the delivery of the above. Monitoring performance against Service Level Agreements and preparing performance reports for the Local Authority Commissioners. Taking a lead role and responsibility for providing complex data analysis to support the delivery of the above due to information being either incomplete, conflicting or without an established precedent. The postholder will need to use their specialist judgement to identify risk, trends, service gaps and recommended interventions. Acting as a subject matter expert in relevant Trust projects and supporting Trust colleagues where specialist knowledge is required. Sending out a monthly Non-Fatal Overdose report to Local Authority Commissioners and developing this report based on feedback. Supporting regional governance groups to review learning and opportunities to reduce fatalities associated with opiates. Work with WMAS colleagues to introduce a notification system for all non-fatal overdoses to be automatically referred to their local drug and alcohol service Establishing and maintaining effective liaison and good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Presenting highly complex, sensitive or contentious multi-factorial, information due to it being either incomplete, conflicting or without an established precedent and data analyses which will require the postholder to use their specialist judgement to identify risk, trends, service gaps to groups of stakeholders and other interested parties, along with recommended interventions and responding to questions as necessary. Be an active participant in using the data to inspire innovation to reduce drug related deaths Acting as a senior specialist in the provision of information to support quality and innovation initiatives whilst supporting transformational change Acting as a key point of contact for allocated work topics within department Highlighting and explaining limitations associated with information and analyses, particularly in the areas of allocated work topics. Regularly representing WWAS at external and internal meetings adding value & providing advice & support as required. Attend and actively participate in various meetings as required. Information Resources Contributing to the development and management of up to date and accurate information databases and other resources to underpin activities and assist the management of workload. Performing routine and ad hoc data extraction from various data sources that enables the Trust to actively monitor progress against targets and inform the Trusts decision making process. Work with the BIU Team to develop reporting, dashboards and infographics as required. Support BIU quality assurance procedures as required. Supporting the Trust in meeting relevant stakeholder requirements for information. Maintaining a high level of accuracy and checking work against validation reports where available ensuring work is auditable. Planning and Organisation Undertaking, planning and prioritisation of own workload. Management of the development of new information systems, ensuring that the user requirements are fully understood, and the resulting systems meet the requirements outlined. Using and developing the use of policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements in them where appropriate. Supporting the implementation of a problem management process including prioritisation for issues arising during analyses. Contribution to the delivery of the information governance requirements. Research and Development Identify, recommend and lead improvements to non-fatal overdose reporting, referral and response pathways across the Trust and partner organisations, where changes may affect clinical practice and/or services. Undertaking audits of data quality developing methodologies for the analysis and interpretation of data. Training and Development The postholder will be required to utilise their specialist knowledge to assist with the delivery of any Education and Training related to Non-Fatal Overdose through the Trusts Academy. Attending mandatory training course as directed by your line manager. Other/General Ensuring that all legislation and policies relating to confidentiality for example Data Protection Act (1998), Freedom of Information and Caldicott guidelines are adhered to. Participating in professional and personal development activities and promote a commitment to continuous improvement and career development. Ensuring compliance with the Trusts health and safety policies for yourself and others Working towards annually agreed objectives through the trusts Personal Development Conversation process ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of contributing to projects using a proven Project Methodology - Experience of producing detailed reports. - Experience of overcoming issues & problems - Significant experience in the NHS - A sound understanding of business process and importance of quality data - Understanding of the Ambulance Service position within the wider health economy ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to Degree level or equivalent, including specialist knowledge of non-fatal overdose/drug-related harm pathways, acquired through postgraduate study or equivalent specialist training and experience. - Relevant professional background (i.e. registered health care professional) - Evidence of further personal development. ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Substantial, relevant knowledge of NHS information systems, including information governance, data tools and techniques to assist with service development. - Advanced user of information systems such as Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to self-direct in all areas of work and be capable of making decisions within remit of the post. - Good attention to detail - Excellent interpersonal skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Good analytical, reporting and presentation skills ## 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.