Non Medical Prescriber jobs in Worcester

Job Title: Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) – Substance Misuse Service
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands (DY9 8EL)
Pay Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3-month initial contract (with potential extension)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Sector: Substance Misuse / Drug & Alcohol Services / Healthcare Prescribing

Sanctuary Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Substance Misuse Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to join a multidisciplinary, recovery-focused service in the West Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Independent Prescriber to take a leading clinical role within a structured alcohol and drug treatment service, supporting service users through evidence-based prescribing, recovery planning, and harm reduction interventions.

You will work closely with recovery coordinators, clinical leads, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with complex substance misuse needs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Prescribing & Assessment

• Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for service users
• Prescribe and review opioid substitution treatment and alcohol-related medications in line with national and local guidelines
• Adjust prescriptions based on clinical need and therapeutic response
• Assess suitability for detoxification programmes (community or inpatient)
• Support management of complex, urgent, or emergency clinical presentations
• Deliver harm reduction, health promotion, and BBV (Blood Borne Virus) interventions

Care Planning & Service Delivery

• Develop, implement, and review individualised recovery-focused treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Provide advice on medication interactions, side effects, and concordance
• Refer appropriately to mental health, safeguarding, and specialist services

Communication & Professional Practice

• Communicate clearly and sensitively with service users, carers, and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with governance standards
• Ensure informed consent and promote service user engagement in treatment decisions

Quality, Leadership & Governance

• Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Work within prescribing competencies, organisational policies, and regulatory frameworks
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
• Support training and knowledge-sharing within the wider team

Risk & Safeguarding

• Identify and manage clinical and safeguarding risks appropriately
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults and children
• Ensure safe, compliant, and evidence-based practice at all times

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Current NMC or GPhC registration
• Qualification as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)
• Experience working within substance misuse / drug & alcohol services
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a similar clinical prescribing role
• Strong understanding of harm reduction, recovery models, and prescribing frameworks
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage complex clinical presentations
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable:

• Experience in motivational interviewing
• Knowledge of local substance misuse services
• Additional qualification in drugs and alcohol studies (e.g., RCGP certificate)
• Experience in clinical audit or service development

About Sanctuary Personnel

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INDCONTINGENCY

Pay: £55.00 per hour

Experience:

• substance misuse / drug & alcohol services: 1 year (required)
• Non-Medical Prescriber: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Current NMC or GPhC registration (required)
• Qualification as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person