Overview:
Outreach Non Medical Prescriber – Substance Misuse Treatment Service in Reading!
At Change Grow Live (CGL), 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 Reading. 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 hours per week including some evening/weekend working.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st of March 2027
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 Outreach NMP, you’ll play a key role in delivering recovery-focused alcohol and drug intervention services. This includes:
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Assessing and treating service users: Offering care tailored to their needs, prescribing or adjusting opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications. This can be out in the community or on our clinical van which is fully equipped to assess our service users.
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Developing the prescribing clinic: Acting as a go-to expert for colleagues and partner agencies on prescribing matters.
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Supporting people on their recovery journey: Ensuring a compassionate and professional approach to help service users achieve their goals.
What We’re Looking For
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A qualified and experienced Non-Medical Prescriber who is agile & adaptable to an ever changing environment working with service users who are rough sleeping or precariously housed.
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Someone passionate about making a positive impact.
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A team player with strong communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment.
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A professional who is eager to support individuals in their recovery, promoting hope and empowerment.
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At least one year’s relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment
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Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions
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Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary
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Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing
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Experience working sensitively with adults who have co-occurring needs, including a rough sleeping & significant mental health.
What We Offer:
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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.
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Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
Protected CPD time -
Free access to the RCNi learning platform
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Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
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Contributory pension scheme
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A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
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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.
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
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: 14/6/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Tiri Chifamba |
[email protected] | 07812 665046 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
