Mental Health Practitioner: Nurse Prescriber (Band 7)
Posted 5 hours 45 minutes ago by ProMedical Personnel
Permanent
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Temporary Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Band 7 Medical Nurse Prescriber - Community Drug & Alcohol Team
ProMedical is seeking a Band 7 Medical Nurse Prescriber to join a community-based drug and alcohol team in South London. This temporary role offers £31 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with substance misuse issues and develop individualised treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage opioid substitution therapy (OST), detoxification regimes, and relapse prevention medications in line with best practice.
- Provide expert advice on harm reduction, withdrawal management, and medication adherence.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, social services, and community support agencies to ensure holistic care.
- Support patients with co-existing mental health conditions and complex social needs.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance and safeguarding policies.
- Current NMC registration as a Nurse Prescriber.
- Experience in substance misuse, drug & alcohol services, or addictions nursing.
- Strong knowledge of controlled drugs, detox protocols, and harm reduction strategies.
- Excellent communication, risk assessment, and crisis management skills.
If you are interested, please call Ryan on or email .