Casual Specialist Nurse PrescriberNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to provide specialist prescribing and a range of clinical interventions within our substance use service, working in collaboration with the recovery caseworkers to deliver an effective, comprehensive package of care.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

• Prescribe and review medication in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols.
• Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification.
• Assess physical and mental health needs.
• Proactively support the prevention, identification, and treatment of blood borne viruses.
• Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Job description

To provide a range of clinical interventions within the substance misuse service, working in collaboration with the recovery caseworkers to delivery an effective, comprehensive package of care.

The post-holder will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services.

About us

Our Values are a critical element of our strategy to create a brighter future for Middlesbrough. They will be at the heart of everything we do and will be the foundation for how we operate, behave and make decisions. Having these values will help you be the best you can be and help Middlesbrough to grow and thrive.