Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Non-Medical Prescriber
We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead – Non Medical Prescriber 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.
In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.
Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
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 £63,119 per annum.
How 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
- 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
Main duties of the job
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.
Candidate requirements
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.
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
Jebb Ave
Brixton
London
Greater London
SW2 5XF
United Kingdom
Employer’s website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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