Job summary
Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle in anEssential Requirement.
SomersetCountywide (Yeovil or Taunton Based)
Do you want to helpbuild a brighter future for communities and individuals in Somerset doing ahighly rewarding job. Turning Points drug & alcohol services are currentlyexpanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new funding andinvestment. Were currently recruiting into our Rough Sleeper provision,targeting homeless individuals, offering a flexible and outreach response tohighly vulnerable individuals sleeping rough or living in temporaryaccommodation.
As an NMP Nurse or Pharmacist Prescriber youll have the chanceto make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who areexperiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use, working with them todevelop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to helpturn things around.
Passionate about people, youll enjoy the opportunity andsupport to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience andtraining you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So ifyoure ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then thiscould be the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
Asa community based Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriberin a busy prescribing service, you will be involved with opiate substitutetreatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and relapse preventionmedications. As part of the wider Wellbeing Team you will also provide supportto the nursing team providing Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations andwill work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services.You’ll also help to create a collaborative approach that links Turning Pointever closer to outside professionals and agencies.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don’t just offer you a job we offer you a career.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we areable to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see attached Job Descriptions)
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- NMC Registration / GHpC Renewal fee paid for
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future were proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. Youll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to u
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see attached Job Descriptions)
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- NMC Registration / GHpC Renewal fee paid for
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future were proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. Youll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to u
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- We are seeking a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber that will join an established team in City and Hackney, you will need to be an excellent communicator, you’ll have the ability to develop support packages that are creative, flexible and tailored to the needs of each individual. And of course, we’re looking for someone who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- We are seeking a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Pharmacist Prescriber that will join an established team in City and Hackney, you will need to be an excellent communicator, you’ll have the ability to develop support packages that are creative, flexible and tailored to the needs of each individual. And of course, we’re looking for someone who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
