Nurse Prescriber

at  Body and Mind Healthcare Clinic

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