Non-Medical Prescribing Lead

The NMP Lead role has recently been acknowledged and recognised for the promotion of multi-disciplinary advanced practice, prescribing competence, quality, and safety. This role is pivotal to community based integrated service design and delivery, through links with the advanced practice development forums and via enhanced networking. The role will continue to lead a programme of specifically designed CPD, conferences and learning events. In addition, the NMP Lead role is engaged and actively encouraged to share and provide expert prescribing knowledge and to contribute within a variety of Medicines Management related operational and clinical services and groups within the Trust, as well as across Dorset incorporating the regional and national prescribing agenda.
Independent prescribing is one of the few national professionally annotated qualifications, and as such, the postholder will be able to continue to develop expertise build on education and learning services, to identify opportunities for NMPs, facilitate the selection of appropriate candidates for trust sponsored NMP course places and participate in the prescribing and learning agenda linking with local academic course providers and Universities. The NMP Lead role will also be expected to be an active supporter and facilitator of future trainee prescribers along with the expansion of Designated Prescribing Practitioners, assessors, clinical supervisors, within the wider medicines learning environment.

We are actively seeking a dynamic clinically experienced Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) who is enthusiastic about prescribing effectiveness and quality. If you are highly motivated and forward thinking and would like to develop and support the advancement of prescriber practice education, while ensuring governance assurance of prescribers and prescribing across the Trust, then this role would be an ideal opportunity.
The post holder will play a crucial part, as part of the trust Medicines Management Service, leading the DHC Prescribing Academy, a renowned local foundation model for prescribers, built on nationally accredited prescribing frameworks and the principles of patient safety. The Academy, which is currently undergoing digital transformation with the aim of improving oversight of registration processes and co ordinating prescribing rights, uses its members as a resource to underpin prescribing assurance through individual portfolio development, Trust-wide prescribing competency and skill through education.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
+ 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
+ Excellent NHS pension scheme
+ Health and wellbeing services
+ Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
+ Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
+ Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
+ Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust
+ Relocation costs where applicable
+ Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
+ NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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