We are currently recruiting for a NMP / Nurse Manager based in Southend on Sea.
Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? At The Forward Trust, we offer an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in Substance Misuse Nursing across a variety of settings, including community, prison, and rehabilitation services.
As part of our team, you’ll have access to exceptional training, research opportunities and ongoing professional development. Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical skills, contribute to innovative research or shape the future of substance misuse services, we’ll support your career progression every step of the way.
About the role:
The Substance Misuse Lead Nurse / Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a community-based substance misuse service. The postholder will provide clinical leadership and expert guidance, ensuring safe, evidence-based interventions to support individuals in their recovery journey.
You will provide expert clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, offering guidance and support to staff while upholding best practices in substance misuse care. This role involves overseeing the management of nursing resources, maintaining high clinical standards, and contributing to the delivery of integrated psychosocial and clinical interventions. Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally through specialist training, research involvement and continuous learning
As an NMP, the role will involve independent prescribing within agreed protocols to support individuals experiencing substance dependency, withdrawal, and associated health conditions. The postholder will conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate treatment plans, and contribute to harm reduction strategies in line with national guidelines and best practices.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the provision of high-quality nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plans for individuals with substance misuse disorders.
- Work autonomously within professional and legal guidelines to ensure safe, effective service delivery.
- Prescribe medications as an NMP within relevant frameworks and clinical guidelines, ensuring safe and effective prescribing practices.
- Able to lead during emergency situations, competent in basic life support, defibrillation, and managing medical emergencies such as overdose and administering Naloxone until emergency medical assistance arrives.
- Manage complex cases, providing expert clinical advice on prescribing and treatment options.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuity of care and holistic patient management.
- Conduct risk assessments addressing safeguarding concerns, hazardous substance use, and high-risk behaviours.
- Promote health and well-being through evidence-based interventions and holistic care models.
- Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and uphold the principles of the 6 C’s: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a current Registered General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse.
- Hold a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Have 3 years post-registration experience, including 1 year prescribing experience within Substance Misuse Services.
- Be experienced in managing multidisciplinary staff and have evidence of personal development within the Substance Misuse field.
- Have the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and act accordingly if concerns present themselves.
- Have a flexible approach to work and the ability to travel to other sites when required.