Non Medical Prescriber
The advert asks you to have the right to work in the UK already:
“If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.”
This line often means the employer will not sponsor a visa, but some employers include it as standard wording. That is why the highest likelihood we give this job is Possible. Ask The Forward Trust before you apply.
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£52,809 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (74% match) is an eligible occupation, and The Forward Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2232 (Registered community nurses). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2232 Registered community nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Please be advised that this position offers a hybrid working option.
Are you an experienced Non-Medical Prescriber passionate about improving the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol dependence?
We’re looking for an experienced Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber (35 hours per week) to join our specialist substance misuse service in Southend-on-Sea.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and confident clinician to provide expert prescribing support and holistic care for individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependence, while playing a key leadership role within a multidisciplinary team.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering evidence-based non-medical prescribing and clinical interventions
- Managing complex drug and alcohol cases with autonomy and professionalism
- Providing clinical guidance and support to colleagues and external partners
- Leading on risk management, safeguarding, and medicines management
- Supporting service improvement and best practice across the team
- Mentoring and developing staff while promoting a culture of continuous learning
- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care
What we’re looking for:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber
- Strong experience within substance misuse services
- Excellent knowledge of controlled drugs legislation and clinical governance
- A confident leader with strong communication and decision-making skills
- Passion for delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care
You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team where your expertise will directly impact vulnerable individuals and wider community outcomes. This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and wants to help shape high-quality substance misuse services.
Make a difference where it matters most.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.
To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.
If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements. Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with The Forward Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Other registered nursing professionals (SOC 2237) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~511k in sample- Offer £52,809
- Middle half £33,748–47,112
- Median £39,260
Even the bottom of this range, £52,809, beats the market's 75th percentile. The Forward Trust pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Not necessarily. The Forward Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.