Job summaryAn interesting and exciting opportunity has risen for band 7 Nurse Prescriber. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive registered nurse to join our healthcare team at HMP Hull.The team includes a wide range of experienced, skilled individuals including GPs, nurses, clinical support workers, pharmacy technicians, pharmacist, ANP, administration support workers and more. You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, using your skills, experience and knowledge to help define and deliver care to those with physical health, substance misuse and often complex needs.As well as providing excellent care to service users, you will also support colleagues in developing the service. Join us and you will play a central role within a committed and dynamic team that are passionate about making a difference to people's lives.Main duties of the jobAs a substance misuse nurse prescriber, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising patient care to develop individualised packages of care through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning. You will deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting.You must be able to carry out comprehensive assessments, initiate and review individual recovery plans and confidently communicate the full range of treatment options available to patients. You will monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects and liaise with prescribers.You will work with individuals, on a 1-1 basis, providing advice and information. You will occasionally be required to support dispensing. You must have an understanding and commitment to trauma-based care, recovery, and a person-centred approach.You will assess individual's health needs using an evidenced based framework and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to the service user's needs in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and local health protocols.To ensure safe prescribing of new arrivals to the prison this role will include evening and some Saturday working.About usBE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!Access to NHS PensionAnnual leave on your BirthdayRefer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 33 days annual leaveSpectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.Our MissionHolistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communitiesOur VisionQuality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssentialRegistered NurseNon-Medical Prescriber (V300)Evidence of ongoing CPDRCGP cert 1/2 or willingness to undertakeDesirableDegree relevant to postRCGP Cert 1/2 Substance Misuse or relevant qualificationPrimary Care/LTC qualification Mentorship qualificationFurther prescribing speciality qualifications (e.g. VT900 anticoagulation management,RCGP pt2 Substance misuse)Knowledge and ExperienceEssentialPost registration experienceUnderstanding of integrated governance agendaExperience of working as an autonomous practitionerChange management experienceExperience of managing/leading a team Experience of multi-disciplinary/multi agency workingExtensive knowledge of substance misuse issuesDemonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPDDesirableExperience of working within primary care/substance misuse/acute careUnderstanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison settingExperience of working with individuals with a history of substance misuseExperience of service developmentManagement Experience of recruitment, selection and retention of staffDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressHMP HullHullHU9 5LSEmployer's websitehttps://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)