Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) to recruit a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP). SIAS is an NHS-led partnership of 3 agencies (BSMHFT, Aquarius and Welcome) that provides care for both young people and adults who are experiencing problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling in the Solihull area. In conjunction with the Consultant Psychiatrist (Dr Ed Day), junior doctors, and the existing NMP, the appointee will be expected to deliver a high-quality evidence-based service that both reduces harm and promotes and facilitates recovery. The NMP will manage a caseload of patients receiving opioid agonist treatment, ensure prescribing capacity for the drug and alcohol detoxification service, and relevant prescribing input to the physical health service. The job will provide plenty of variety, an opportunity to use high level clinical and leadership skills, and opportunities for continuing professional development, including involvement in local and national research projects.
Experience of prescribing within addiction services would be an advantage, but training and support will be available to support anyone new to this area of practice.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews of service users with substance misuse disorders.
* Initiate, continue, and monitor prescribing of appropriate medications such as opioid substitution therapy (OST), relapse prevention medications, and symptomatic treatments.
* Ensure prescribing is evidence-based, aligned with national guidelines (NICE, Orange Book), and reflects individual care plans.
* Work closely with consultants, nurses, psychologists, recovery workers, pharmacists, and social care partners.
* Monitor physical health and ensure access to wider healthcare pathways (e.g., blood-borne virus testing, liver health, primary care liaison).
* Contribute to and attend multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, providing specialist pharmacological input.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records using Trust-approved systems.
* Participate in audits, supervision, and continuous professional development in line with Trust standards.
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and respond to risk in a timely and responsible manner.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* • Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Allied Health Professional (e.g. Paramedic) with current NMC / GPhC / HCPC registration.
* Post graduate qualification at first level degree in non medical prescribing / V300 Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience
* Experience working with individuals affected by substance use and/or mental health conditions.
* Experience in autonomous clinical decision-making and managing complex risk.
* Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams
* Experience working in community-based addiction or mental health services
Skills
* Ability to assess, prescribe, and review treatment in line with clinical guidance
* In-depth knowledge of medications used in addiction medicine
* Knowledge of local pathways across Birmingham and Solihull
* Additional training in substance use, motivational interviewing, or trauma-informed care
Knowledge
* Knowledge of protocols and procedures in relation to community based detoxification
* Understanding of the importance of involvement of service users and carers in recovery planning and monitoring
* Understanding of infection control and safeguarding agendas
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
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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.
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