Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse Prescriber or Pharmacist Prescriber to join Turning Point’s CQC Outstanding rated Substance Misuse Services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Running health facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on substance misuse, progress a Recovery Worker career with real value.
Working together with a team of Recovery Workers you will prescribe for around 250-300 service users in receipt of opiate substitute medication and manage community alcohol detoxes. In addition to running clinics, you will lead a multi-disciplinary meeting with the Recovery Workers within your team providing robust governance and supporting their learning and development. A fortnightly prescribers meeting with all 11 prescribers across the prison and community will also support your learning and continuous professional development.
As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist with revalidation, indemnity insurance and support from the Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Lead (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Turning Point’s National Chief Pharmacist.
The role may involve running clinics throughout Leicester City and Leicestershire; therefore the ability to travel is essential.