Band 7 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber - Weymouth
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Non-Medical Prescriber to join the REACH team in Weymouth, supporting individuals with drug and alcohol misuse to achieve recovery. The successful candidate will work with an allocated cohort of service users, providing specialist prescribing services and contributing to integrated care. Clinical leadership is provided by an AWP Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist. The position requires experience in drug and alcohol treatment settings and a passion for person-centred care.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (part 1)
- Post registration qualification in Nurse Independent / Supplementary Prescriber recorded by NMC.
- Clinical Assessment Skills
- Approved Medication Management training (this incorporates CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and psycho-education).
- At least 3 years post qualifying experience in Mental Health, 2 at Band 6 or above
- At least 6 months experience working as a Supplementary Nurse Prescriber. o Expert clinical assessment skills.
- Experience of care co-ordination for a group of service users, developing specialised Clinical Management Plans.
- Knowledge of key Government targets in Mental Health.
- Experience of using different treatment models in practice.
- Thorough knowledge of the principals of CPA.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of current Mental Health legislation.
- Can demonstrate knowledge and principal of Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of the National Service Framework standards.
- Other
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading clinical teams
- Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with other staff. o Good organisational skills.
- Able to be self-motivated and self-directing.
- Experience of clinical audit process.
- Professional registration/Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (part 1)
- Post registration qualification in Nurse Independent / Supplementary Prescriber recorded by NMC.
- Clinical Assessment Skills
- Approved Medication Management training (this incorporates CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and psycho-education).
- At least 3 years post qualifying experience in Mental Health, 2 at Band 6 or above
- At least 6 months experience working as a Supplementary Nurse Prescriber. o Expert clinical assessment skills.
- Experience of care co-ordination for a group of service users, developing specialised Clinical Management Plans.
- Knowledge of key Government targets in Mental Health.
- Experience of using different treatment models in practice.
- Thorough knowledge of the principals of CPA.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of current Mental Health legislation.
- Can demonstrate knowledge and principal of Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of the National Service Framework standards.
- Other
- Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
- Experience of leading clinical teams
- Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with other staff. o Good organisational skills.
- Able to be self-motivated and self-directing.
- Experience of clinical audit process.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 11d ago · Closes in 4d
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Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Band 7 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber - Weymouth
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a full time or part time Non-Medical Prescriber. An opportunity has arisen to join the REACH team as a Non-Medical Prescriber; supporting people who use drugs and alcohol to stabilise, work towards recovery and build positive and fulfilling futures for themselves.
As a prescriber you will work with an allocated cohort of service users from a specific area of Dorset (various options available) and be part of an integrated team of drug and alcohol professionals. Clinical leadership is provided by an AWP Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist.
We are looking for a skilled Non-medical prescriber with experience of working within a drug and alcohol treatment setting and a passion for supporting people towards the best possible outcomes. The successful candidate will thrive when working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team and in a person-centred, flexible and responsive way.
If you think this could be you we'd love to hear from you! Please call the recruiting manager for further information should you wish to find out more.
Main duties of the job
To work as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber in partnership with the service user and act as a specialist in Non-Medical Prescribing for se
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