Trainee Independent Prescriber
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,205 to £47,785 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Carlisle, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Humankind |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VN3836 |
Summary
Trainee Independent Prescriber
About the role
We are currently looking to expand our team with a Trainee Independent Prescriber. The post holder will work as part of an integrated treatment recovery system across the County of Cumbria to provide health interventions including service user assessment, BBV screening and immunisation, detoxification (including prescribing) and on-going contribution to recovery planning.
The post will be predominantly based in Carlisle but there may be times in which travel across the county is required to support the needs of the service.
No two days will be the same as you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment where you will be exposed to various specialist services such as alcohol detox, recovery services, criminal justice, hospital outreach, in-reach, hepatology, blood borne virus treatment, inclusion health, specialist midwifery, psychology, substance use psychiatry. You will work in a supportive and innovative team where we will work with you to plan your career, identifying your areas of interest, moulding your position accordingly to your aspirations.
About you
A first level Registered Nurse
Independent Prescriber qualified, however, if you are not in possession of your NMP qualification or very early in your qualification, we have a preceptorship system to support you
RCGP qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)
Experienced in delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse
Aware of social context of drug misuse and the wider implications of the behaviour
Location
Carlisle CA3 8SY
What learning and development opportunities can Humankind offer you?
A comprehensive suite of online or virtual training opportunities through our LearningKind platform. Recent modules have included topics such as gas and solvent abuse, benzodiazepines, and z drugs and Buvidal training.
Regular self-directed CPD
A half day every month of a rolling co-produced CPD program
Opportunities to learn from leaders/experts in their field
Regular reflective practice groups
Weekly groups supervisions
Regular one to one supervision
Support to maintain professional regulatory requirements and revalidation
Support to complete part 1 or part 2 RCGP cert
Support and funding to complete V300 prescribing course will be available.
Who are we…
Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 100,000 people across all our services last year.
What can Humankind offer you…
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year’s service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
✍️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively, you can email us at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk
About the role
We are currently looking to expand our team with a Trainee Independent Prescriber. The post holder will work as part of an integrated treatment recovery system across the County of Cumbria to provide health interventions including service user assessment, BBV screening and immunisation, detoxification (including prescribing) and on-going contribution to recovery planning.
The post will be predominantly based in Carlisle but there may be times in which travel across the county is required to support the needs of the service.
No two days will be the same as you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment where you will be exposed to various specialist services such as alcohol detox, recovery services, criminal justice, hospital outreach, in-reach, hepatology, blood borne virus treatment, inclusion health, specialist midwifery, psychology, substance use psychiatry. You will work in a supportive and innovative team where we will work with you to plan your career, identifying your areas of interest, moulding your position accordingly to your aspirations.
About you
A first level Registered Nurse
Independent Prescriber qualified, however, if you are not in possession of your NMP qualification or very early in your qualification, we have a preceptorship system to support you
RCGP qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)
Experienced in delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse
Aware of social context of drug misuse and the wider implications of the behaviour
Location
Carlisle CA3 8SY
What learning and development opportunities can Humankind offer you?
A comprehensive suite of online or virtual training opportunities through our LearningKind platform. Recent modules have included topics such as gas and solvent abuse, benzodiazepines, and z drugs and Buvidal training.
Regular self-directed CPD
A half day every month of a rolling co-produced CPD program
Opportunities to learn from leaders/experts in their field
Regular reflective practice groups
Weekly groups supervisions
Regular one to one supervision
Support to maintain professional regulatory requirements and revalidation
Support to complete part 1 or part 2 RCGP cert
Support and funding to complete V300 prescribing course will be available.
Who are we…
Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 100,000 people across all our services last year.
What can Humankind offer you…
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year’s service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
✍️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively, you can email us at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk