Non-Medical Prescriber Join Our Team – Build a Career that Changes Lives
Burton Addiction Centre is an award-winning organisation providing specialist support to individuals experiencing drug and alcohol problems. We deliver a comprehensive range of services, including medically supervised detoxification, residential rehabilitation, recovery housing, social enterprises, and community-based therapeutic programmes.
By joining our team, you won't simply have a job—you'll play a vital role in supporting people affected by substance misuse to rebuild their lives, achieve their goals, and realise their aspirations. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dynamic Non Medical Prescriber to join our clinical team in Burton upon Trent to provide high quality clinical assessment and rehabilitation services for substance misuse disorders.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) Pharmacist or Allied Health Professional eligible for Independent Prescribing who has a passion for addiction treatment to influence service development, support clinical excellence, and help shape positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
As our NMP you will undertake pre-admission clinical assessments, determine suitability for residential detoxification, prescribe and monitor detoxification medication regimes, provide ongoing clinical support through admission and contribute to the safe management of physical and mental health concerns within your scope of practice.
Clinical Assessment
- Undertake comprehensive pre-admission clinical assessments to determine suitability for residential detoxification.
- Review medical history, current medication, substance use history, physical and mental health needs.
- Assess risks including withdrawal, seizures, overdose and co-existing health conditions.
- Liaise with referrers, GPs, hospitals and community services.
Prescribing
- Independently prescribe detoxification medication within competence.
- Develop and review individual detoxification regimes.
- Prescribe appropriate medicines during admission.
- Monitor effectiveness, side effects and medication safety.
- Ensure compliance with NICE guidance, legislation and controlled drug regulations.
Clinical Management
- Provide ongoing clinical reviews during admission.
- Monitor withdrawal symptoms and respond to deterioration.
- Advise on physical health concerns.
- Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and care planning
Medicines Management
- Promote safe medicines management.
- Support compliance with CQC medicines standards.
Safeguarding and Risk Management
- Identity and act on safeguarding concerns
Note: this job specification information is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification based on organisational needs.
About You
You will be a motivated and resilient Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) Pharmacist or Allied Health Professional eligible for Independent Prescribing who is committed to delivering outstanding care and supporting people on their recovery journey.
In order to be successful you will have:
- Registration as a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), HCPC or GPhC.
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of assessing and managing alcohol and/or drug detoxification
- Experience prescribing detoxification medication regimes
- Experience in CQC regulated services or simila
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives.
- A supportive and values-driven working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Clinical supervision and leadership support.
- Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays a year
- A rewarding career with an organisation committed to excellence in addiction treatment and recovery.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company events
Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Burton Addiction and O'Connor Centres is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing employment. This appointment is subject to our Recruitment and Selection Policy, satisfactory references and receipt of the appropriate DBS clearance.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from being appointed. Each application will be considered on its own merits, taking into account the nature of any disclosed conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the role.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, social or economic background, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As an organisation that believes in the power of recovery, we particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of substance misuse, recognising the valuable insight, empathy and perspective this can bring to our services.
Closing date: 10th August 2026
Interview date: 21st August 2026
Pay: £48,000.00-£52,530.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- nurse management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
