Join Our Team at Turning Point!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing substance use challenges? At Turning Point, we are dedicated to supporting people across the country with their recovery journeys. As a Non-Medical Prescriber or Pharmacist Prescriber in our Leicestershire and Rutland services, you’ll have the opportunity to transform lives while enhancing your own career.
Our integrated community drug and alcohol service is designed to provide comprehensive support. You’ll work within a dynamic prescribing service, guided by our Clinical Lead and Clinical Services Manager, alongside a passionate multi-disciplinary team. Together, we aim to improve the wellbeing of individuals in our community.
As a social enterprise, we reinvest every penny back into our care and our people. If you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, this is your chance to grow with a sector leader!
Main Responsibilities
In your role as a Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber, you will:
* Provide opiate substitute treatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications, and relapse prevention medications.
* Deliver a range of clinical interventions, including basic wound care, ECGs, venous blood sampling, Fibroscans, Hepatitis B vaccinations, IM Thiamine and Depot Buprenorphine injections, COPD, and Blood Borne Virus screening.
* Collaborate with external agencies to ensure individuals receive timely and appropriate support.
* Foster a collaborative approach that strengthens our connections with outside professionals and agencies.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an enthusiastic Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacy Prescriber who:
* Is an excellent communicator with the ability to develop safe and responsive prescribing plans tailored to individual needs.
* Has a genuine passion for helping people and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding, and patience.
* Holds a valid driving license and has access to a car for travel across various clinics in Leicestershire and Rutland.
About Us
At Turning Point, we operate on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting every penny back into our services and our people. We believe in the power of change and are committed to continuously improving the lives of those we support.
What Benefits Will You Receive?
We understand that rewards come in many forms. Whether it’s financial benefits, a culture of recognition, or career advancement opportunities, we’re here to support you with our comprehensive total reward package, which includes:
* 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days. You can also buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
* Explore a range of exciting perks available to our employees.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate before the advertised closing date.
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