Non Medical Prescriber
Overview:
Non Medical Prescriber – Substance Misuse Treatment Service
Make a Difference with Change Grow Live
At Change Grow Live, we believe in creating meaningful, lasting change in the lives of the people we support. Guided by our core values—Be open, be compassionate, be bold—we offer a safe, respectful environment where every individual is treated with care and dignity.Together, we develop personalised treatment plans that make a real difference.
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber to join our dedicated team in Gateshead. You’ll be an integral part of a diverse and experienced multi-disciplinary team, which includes skilled managers, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, committed recovery workers, and inspiring peer mentors and volunteers.
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per weekFull Time Salary Range: £47,792.23 - £53,329.99 (pro rata for part time roles)
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities:
As an NMP, you’ll play a key role in delivering recovery-focused alcohol and drug intervention services. This includes:
- Assessing and treating service users: Offering care tailored to their needs, prescribing or adjusting opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications.
- Developing the prescribing clinic: Acting as a go-to expert for colleagues and partner agencies on prescribing matters.
- Supporting people on their recovery journey: Ensuring a compassionate and professional approach to help service users achieve their goals.
- A qualified and experienced Non-Medical Prescriber.
- Someone passionate about making a positive impact.
- A team player with strong communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- A professional who is eager to support individuals in their recovery, promoting hope and empowerment.
- At least one year’s relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment
- Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions
- Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Free access to the RCNi learning platform
- Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Join Us & Make an Impact
If this sounds like the right role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please ensure your application reflects how your skills and experience align with the job description.
Apply today and be part of a team that’s transforming lives.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 43 to 48 (£47,792.23 - £53,329.99)
ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date: 11/5/2025
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Christopher Thain | christopher.thain@cgl.org.uk
: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.