Non Medical Prescribing Lead jobs

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non Medical Prescriber/Substance Misuse Clinical Lead - to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, Lambeth, in inner-South London.

HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours

Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00

Salary

This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £67,000 per annum.

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 Substance Misuse Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams.
  
• Work closely with partners to maintain a robust, high quality clinical service for patients. Ensure that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role.
  
• Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects.
• Support in group work delivery of clinical interventions.
• Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within their sphere of competence.

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 they 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

• Registered professional with current active registration (NMC, GPHC, HCPC)
• BSc or equivalent qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
  
• 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.