Job Description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non Medical Prescriber to join our Mental Health Team at HMP Dovegate, a category B Prison located in

Uttoxeter

in Staffordshire.



HMP Dovegate is a private prison with a capacity of 1060 males

As a non-medical prescriber you will be part of a small team of 4 based within the healthcare department, however you were mainly be wing based and other clinical areas within the prison.

We require someone who is a non-medical prescriber and ideally has previous experience within substance misuse.
Onsite Parking Access to the gym Staff Canteen Carer development and training opportunities

Hours

Full time 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm Alternate Saturday's - 8am - 4pm

Salary

You'll receive an annual salary between

51,643 - 58,012

per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you'll be doing

As a Non Medical Prescriber your responsibilities will vary. You will


Undertakes Clinical Nursing Practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver care to patients. Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence. Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence. Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients looked after. Provide advice/support in relation to crisis situations, conditions, and treatment plans, based on medical and treatment history.
Carry out a clinical review with the patient and update care plans accordingly.

If you are interested in

career development,

we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both

internal and external options

for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there

... we also offer:


Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we'll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.



Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:


we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements:

NMC Registered Adult Nurse / Mental Health Non-medical prescribing qualification - Essential Experience of working in substance misuse Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care
services including , Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
Understanding of evidence based practice Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.



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