JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Prescriber will be responsible for assessing and prescribing treatments for patients in accordance with clinical guidelines and best practices. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care, ensuring safe prescribing practices and adherence to NHS and ICB Medicines Optimisation regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Duties:

• Conduct patient assessments, taking medical history and performing clinical examinations where required.
• Treat and prescribe medications in accordance with NICE guidelines and the Nurse Prescriber Formulary.
• Provide expert advice on medication management and review prescribed treatments to ensure effectiveness and patient safety.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments, making adjustments as necessary.
• Work closely with GPs, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate and counsel patients on medication adherence, potential side effects, and alternative treatment options.

1. Prescribing & Medicines Management:

• Act as the lead prescribing clinician within the organisation, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing practices.
• Work with the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team to ensure compliance with prescribing protocols.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date prescribing records in line with CQC and NHS England standards.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and prescribing incidents.
• Support the implementation of shared care agreements with GPs and primary care providers.
• Keep up to date with changes in pharmacology, prescribing guidelines, and local/national policies.

1. Patient Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all prescribing is in line with non-medical prescribing regulations and patient group directions (PGDs).
• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and national prescribing frameworks.
• Participate in regular audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and prescribing practices.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding, and ethical prescribing standards.

1. Professional Development & Leadership:

• Provide training and guidance to junior nurses, healthcare assistants, and other team members on prescribing best practices.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain prescribing competencies and NMC revalidation requirements.
• Attend and contribute to clinical meetings, case discussions, and governance reviews.
• Act as a mentor for nurses undertaking prescribing qualifications or professional development courses.
• Represent the organisation at local and national forums on prescribing and medicines management.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and an Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical role with prescribing responsibilities.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharmacology, NICE prescribing guidelines, and medicines management.
• Skills: Excellent prescribing and patient communication skills.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with NHS England prescribing policies, CQC regulations, and ICB governance.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in ADHD, mental health, or long-term condition management.
• Previous leadership or governance experience in prescribing and medicines optimisation.
• Additional training in patient group directions (PGDs) and controlled drugs prescribing.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development.
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in patient care to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Nurse within our esteemed organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £44,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/05/202

• Conduct patient assessments, taking medical history and performing clinical examinations where required.
• Treat and prescribe medications in accordance with NICE guidelines and the Nurse Prescriber Formulary.
• Provide expert advice on medication management and review prescribed treatments to ensure effectiveness and patient safety.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments, making adjustments as necessary.
• Work closely with GPs, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate and counsel patients on medication adherence, potential side effects, and alternative treatment options