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Job description

To provide non-medical independent prescribing service for substance misusing clients; to be responsible for substitute prescribing for complex clients, and to provide advice and guidance on prescribing issues to a team of practitioners. To provide controlled drug and medical withdrawal from alcohol prescribing as an independent prescriber and a supplementary prescriber in accordance with agreed clinical management plans to substance misusing clients, within their sphere of competence. They will have access to clinical advice and supervision from Consultants within the team. To carry out comprehensive assessments of clients presenting to the service in need of substitute prescribing. To accurately assess the multiple needs of this complex client group, including identifying and exercising judgements relating to homelessness, drug treatment, psychological counselling interventions, treatment plans, criminal justice system, Child Protection, other agencies etc. The post holder will undertake and participate in audit, research and development activities to further develop this position. The post holder will prescribe for patients in accordance with the Trust’s Non medical Prescribing Governance Framework, relevant legislation and professional guidance and or policy.

Responsibilities

• To promote the health needs of clients with complex issues, and within their sphere of competence and provide interventions for these needs.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have a Nursing Degree and 3 years post- registration with experience working in a Mental Health or Addiction setting.

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrate a track record of prescribing practice.
• Well-developed analytical and judgment skills.
• Evidence of Post Qualifying Training

Further Information

Location - Downshire Hospital, Bernagh House, Downpatrick.