Details:
- Salary: £38 - 45 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Stockton-on-Tees County Durham
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
We’re working with a trusted healthcare provider within the Prison Service in Stockton-on-Tees, who are seeking an experienced Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse or Pharmacist Prescriber to support individuals in custody with complex health and substance misuse needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and prescribe appropriate treatments for patients with substance misuse and mental health issues.
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Deliver safe and effective prescribing in line with NICE and service guidelines.
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Support detoxification and opiate substitution therapy (OST) programmes.
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Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including mental health and recovery staff.
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Contribute to clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management within the service.
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Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with prison and healthcare policies.
Requirements:
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Registered Nurse or Pharmacist with a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) qualification.
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Previous experience in substance misuse, offender health, or primary care.
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Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
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Prison clearance (CTC or Enhanced Vetting) – must be in place or willing to obtain.
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Sound understanding of OST, detox protocols, and harm reduction.
Benefits:
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Excellent hourly rate
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Supportive and secure working environment
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Opportunity to make a tangible difference in offender health and rehabilitation
If you’re an experienced Prescriber looking for a rewarding challenge within prison healthcare in Stockton-on-Tees, we’d love to hear from you