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Change Grow Live rBbSdnT
Job description
Job Summary
Please note - This is a fixed term contract until 31st of March 2026
Role
As directed by the NMP Lead, Assistant Medical Director and the Services Medical Lead, the post-holder will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services. The role holder will:
As a part of Change Grow Live team, you'll help people get to where they want to be and make a difference in their lives.
Change Grow Live offers opportunities for growth and development and all of our staff are encouraged to take a wellbeing hour every week. Our NMPs benefit from half a day a month CPD time and active support with revalidation. We encourage a strong peer network and there is a facilitated monthly prescriber's forum.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Non-Medical Prescriber to carry out prescribing assessments and reviews with service users and work collaboratively with a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team. Good partnership working is essential as well as attention to detail.
Required
You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Some knowledge of one or more of the following is required:
Substance Misuse
Mental Health
Homelessness
Criminal Justice
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
You will have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you will be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.
About Us
Believe in people
At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.
If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.
If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible
Date posted
04 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,792.23 to £53,329.99 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0
Job locations
Change Grow Live
1 Lamb Street
Coventry
CV1 4AE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for service users.
Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
Diagnose and manage on an individual needs basis, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan, in conjunction with the Recovery Coordinator.
Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.
Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.
Work with service users to support concordance to prescribed treatments.
Provide information and advice on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medication, including side-effects and interactions.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
Assess, update and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
Communication
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure service users are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary.
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all service users, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.
Understand and work within own
Please note - This is a fixed term contract until 31st of March 2026
Role
As directed by the NMP Lead, Assistant Medical Director and the Services Medical Lead, the post-holder will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services. The role holder will:
- Offer care for presenting clients.
- Initiate prescribing of and/or make amendments to prescriptions of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications.
- Take a lead role in developing the prescribing clinic, acting as a point of contact for other workers and partner agencies around prescribing issues.
As a part of Change Grow Live team, you'll help people get to where they want to be and make a difference in their lives.
Change Grow Live offers opportunities for growth and development and all of our staff are encouraged to take a wellbeing hour every week. Our NMPs benefit from half a day a month CPD time and active support with revalidation. We encourage a strong peer network and there is a facilitated monthly prescriber's forum.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Non-Medical Prescriber to carry out prescribing assessments and reviews with service users and work collaboratively with a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team. Good partnership working is essential as well as attention to detail.
Required
You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Some knowledge of one or more of the following is required:
Substance Misuse
Mental Health
Homelessness
Criminal Justice
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
You will have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you will be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.
About Us
Believe in people
At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.
If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.
If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible
Date posted
04 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,792.23 to £53,329.99 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0
Job locations
Change Grow Live
1 Lamb Street
Coventry
CV1 4AE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for service users.
Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
Diagnose and manage on an individual needs basis, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan, in conjunction with the Recovery Coordinator.
Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.
Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.
Work with service users to support concordance to prescribed treatments.
Provide information and advice on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medication, including side-effects and interactions.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
Assess, update and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
Communication
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure service users are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary.
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all service users, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.
Understand and work within own
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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