 Lifeline Project Ltd 2016
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title
Location
Hours
Salary
Date Updated
Recovery Non-Medical Prescriber
HMP Hull / HMP Humber
Various – 4 hour shifts
£27 - £40 per hour
January 2016
JOB PURPOSE
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To provide recovery-oriented pharmacological treatment and related interventions to service users in HMP
Humber / HMP Hull
To initiate and stabilise pharmacological treatment, working closely with the wider Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Service (DARS) to ensure coordinated delivery of ongoing care, including detoxification and relapse prevention
regimes, as agreed within Recovery Plans
To ensure high quality clinical interventions are available to service users, that are appropriate to their needs and
recovery goals, including pathology
Other roles required, include organising pathology testing when this is part of drug monitoring, ECG testing, BBV
testing, interpreting and acting on results and any other areas as requested by Lifeline management.
To provide clinical advice within the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, to practitioners delivering substance
misuse treatment
To provide fast access to treatment for priority groups
To work with colleagues, including Prison Healthcare GPs, to ensure that patients’ wider health and medical needs
are addressed collaboratively and without duplication
To work within relevant national guidance, as related specifically to substance misuse and work in secure
environments
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Service delivery:
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Assess all new service users who are referred with substance problems, including suspected opioid dependence,
alcohol dependence and benzodiazepine/’z’ drug dependence. This will include assessment for Opioid Substitution
Treatment (OST) Prescribing and/or Prescribing to support change and abstinence for alcohol users, working
closely with Recovery Coordinators and other colleagues, including Primary Care Doctors in Prison and community
Lead and supervise recovery-oriented pharmacological treatment within agreed recovery plans (safe and effective
initiation; titration; maintenance; detoxification and relapse prevention)
Work within national and locally agreed clinical guidelines for safe and effective prescribing, including specific
guidelines for the delivery of treatment in secure environments
Facilitate the safe management of treatment within the DARS as soon as treatment is stabilised and care can be
safely managed.
Contribute to the maintenance of client clinical databases; ensure clinical entries provide clear and concise clinical
information and adhere to information requirements for governance, reporting and monitoring purposes
Work in conjunction with Recovery Coordinators, other prescribers and the clinical nursing team in developing and
delivering prescribing treatment modalities for service users, in line with agreed operating procedures and
individual recovery plans
Prescribe cost effectively within the parameters set by Lifeline’s Medically Assisted Recovery Framework and
locally applicable policies and formularies
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Performance and people management:
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Provide clinical advice and support to Recovery Coordinators and other staff working in prison estates
Ensure all serious untoward incidents (including Drug Related Deaths) are reported, contribute to investigation,
reporting and lessons learnt processes and implement any service changes arising.
Maintain appropriate professional registration
Participate in clinical governance, clinical audit and service development processes as required
Participate in own personal performance review
Ensure data security is maintained at all times
GENERAL DUTIES
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To present a professional appearance, work positively and professionally and act at all times to uphold the
good reputation of the organisation.
To ensure services and duties are delivered in compliance with the law and relevant national and local
policies, standards and guidance, including the CQC, PHE, NICE and other quality standards
To read and comply with all published organisational policies and procedures, at the start of your employment
and again whenever they are added to or changed, as available on the staff website
To carry out responsibilities with clear regard to Lifeline’s Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and other relevant
employee focused policies and procedures.
JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
This is an outline job description and may be subject to change according to the needs of the job, in consultation with
the post holder.
Job Holder’s Signature
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Recovery Non-Medical Prescriber
Person Specification
All criteria are Essential unless otherwise indicated
Experience (through paid or voluntary work)
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Experience in Providing pharmacological treatment to individuals affected by substance misuse, both drug and
alcohol
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Experience of applying detailed knowledge of detoxification from drugs and alcohol
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Experience of working in a secure environment (desirable)
Knowledge
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Knowledge of the main clinical treatments for substance misuse
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Knowledge of the strategic and political context within which Lifeline delivers substance misuse services, in
particular an understanding of public health and the recovery agenda
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Knowledge of clinical governance principles and key processes, including clinical audit, staff development and
support, patient feedback, incident management and investigation
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An understanding/awareness of current national policies on substance misuse and the strategies that influence the
priorities of treatment services
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Knowledge of the developing recovery agenda in the substance misuse field
Qualifications and Training
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Registered nurse RMN or RGN, or registered pharmacist
Registration as an NMP on the appropriate clinical register
Specific training/certification in substance misuse (RCGP drug level 1 and level 2 or equivalent, RCGP alcohol level 1
or equivalent).
Relevant training/education in BBV’s/Viral Hepatitis (desirable)
Skills and abilities
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An ability to role model high-quality patient-centred care
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Effective problem solving skills
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An ability to teach, coach and inspire colleagues, particular other members of the clinical team
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An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
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High level prioritisation skills and an ability to work effectively under pressure
Additional Factors
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An ability to work effectively in a team, recognising the equally valid contributions made by all members of that
team
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A willingness to contribute to efficient working processes within the service
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A commitment to support the adherence to Care Quality Commission Standards, by leading services that are safe,
effective, responsive, caring and well-led, and engaged in ongoing quality improvement activity
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