Non- Medical Prescriber

Interim Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)

Prison Healthcare/ NHS Organisation

Duration: Initial 12 weeks (strong likelihood of extension)

Location: Prison setting – Shropshire

Rate: NHS Band 7 – Agency Capped Rates

We are working in partnership with an NHS organisation to recruit an experienced Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) to support healthcare delivery within a prison setting. This is an interim agency opportunity, initially for 12 weeks, with an expectation of extension subject to service need.

This is a hands-on clinical role within a fast-paced, complex environment, supporting individuals with substance and alcohol misuse needs and contributing to a recovery-focused, evidence-based healthcare service.

The Role

As the Interim Band 7 NMP, you will be responsible for delivering independent non-medical prescribing clinics within the prison, managing complex patients and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering regular independent NMP clinics (minimum 6 sessions per week)
• Providing safe, evidence-based prescribing for alcohol and substance use disorders
• Independently assessing, diagnosing and formulating treatment and care plans
• Managing alcohol and drug detoxification, stabilisation and relapse prevention programmes
• Acting as a key prescriber for complex cases within the service
• Supporting and advising nursing, recovery and prescribing colleagues
• Working collaboratively with prison staff and external health partners (GPs, mental health services, pharmacies)
• Ensuring accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation in line with NHS and information governance standards
• Promoting harm reduction, health screening and physical health monitoring including BBV screening and phlebotomy

Essential Requirements

Please note: applications will only be considered if all essential criteria are met.

• Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
• Registered professional (NMC / GPhC or relevant professional body)
• Substantial experience working as an NMP in a similar setting (e.g. prison healthcare, substance misuse, complex community services)
• Current prison clearance (mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of medicines used in substance and alcohol use disorders
• Experience managing complex patients and working autonomously at Band 7 level
• Ability to work confidently within a secure environment and multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Experience working within the criminal justice system
• Strong understanding of co-existing mental health and physical health needs
• Experience supporting or mentoring other clinicians/NMPs

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber with prison clearance and availability for an interim position, we would love to hear from you. For further details, please reach out to Megan Hadley with a copy of your latest CV and rate expectation to the email address provided