Overview
Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)
At Change Grow Live, we see possibilities in every person. Guided by our values — Be Open, Be Compassionate, Be Bold — we create environments where people feel safe, respected and empowered to change the direction of their lives.
As we move towards our 2030 Strategy, we are investing in evidence, insight and partnership to build services that are more connected, more compassionate and more effective. By joining us, you play a vital role in shaping this future.
As a Non-Medical Prescriber, you will be a central part of our clinical offer in Northamptonshire. Working within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team, you’ll provide high-quality, recovery-orientated care for people affected by drugs and alcohol.
You will lead on prescribing pathways, guide colleagues through complex cases and be a trusted point of clinical expertise for internal teams and external partners. This is a role where your judgement, compassion and clinical insight will have a direct and lasting impact at
CGL Northamptonshire.
Location: Corby
Hours: full time, 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary: £47,792.23 – £53,329.99 pro rata for part time hours
Contract Type: Permanent
*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
1. Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for service users
2. Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice
3. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed
4. Assess, update, and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles
5. Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
6. Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary
7. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
8. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Be actively involved in the annual appraisal system
About You
You bring clinical expertise, curiosity and commitment to person-centered care.
You’ll have:
9. GPhC registration as a pharmacist with two years’ post-qualification experience OR NMC registration as a first-level nurse with three years’ experience.
10. A recognised Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
11. At least one year of recent experience in substance misuse treatment.
12. Strong knowledge of harm-reduction and health-promotion approaches.
13. Confidence in assessment, recovery planning and clinical documentation.
14. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
15. Ability to travel between sites when required.
We Thrive — Our People Commitment
At Change Grow Live, people are at the heart of everything we do.
We Thrive by:
16. Recruiting for success, recognising effort, and creating workplaces that are safe, healthy, agile and flexible.
17. Learning, developing and growing together, identifying future talent and building the leaders of tomorrow.
18. Nurturing a deep sense of Belonging, where every voice counts and everyone feels connected.
19. Creating the conditions for success for every person who works or volunteers with us.
20. Delivering world-class learning and organisational development to support growth, confidence and ambition.
21. Building cultures that are open, inclusive and transparent, grounded in our shared values.
Our 2030 Strategy — Evidence, Compassion and Community
Your role contributes directly to the future we are building:
Built on Evidence and Compassion
22. A culture where people thrive, grow and feel valued.
23. Services connected through shared learning and innovation.
24. Better use of data, insight and research to continually improve outcomes.
Rooted in Communities
25. Services shaped by the voices of people we support.
26. Strong partnerships that increase access and equity.
27. Advocacy that drives social progress and systemic change.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to shape a service, influence practice and make a real difference every day.
What We Offer
28. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service up to 30 days)
29. Flexible working arrangements
30. A paid weekly Wellness Hour and access to our Wellness Hub & EAP
31. Protected CPD time
32. Free access to the RCNi learning platform
33. Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
34. Contributory pension scheme
35. A wide range of employee benefits including retail, travel and leisure discounts
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 43 to 48 (£47,792.23 - £53,329.99)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date
2/3/2026