Independent Non-Medical Prescriber - NMP - Wakefield Inspiring Recovery

Turning Point ,
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Job Introduction Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Public Health. We are currently recruiting for a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to work in our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery Network, where you'll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your nursing career within a social enterprise. So if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you. Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader. Role Responsibility As a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP), you will be involved with opiate substitute treatment (OST) interventions benzodiazepine reductions, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and relapse prevention medications. As part of the wider Wellbeing Team you will also provide support for health care assessments, administering detoxification medication for clients, completing alcohol and opiate detoxification assessments, providing Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and will work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services. You'll also help to create a collaborative approach that links Turning Point ever closer to outside professionals and agencies. You will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent services. The Ideal Candidate We are seeking a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) that will join a new team, you will need to be an excellent communicator, you'll have the ability to develop support packages that are creative, flexible and tailored to the needs of each individual. And of course, we're looking for a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. About us Why Turning Point? As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What Benefits Will I Receive? Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes: * Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People * 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays * Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans * Competitive pension and life assurance schemes * Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support * Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance * Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date Turning Point Attached documents * Job Description Apply

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