Job summary
The COVID Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) Nurse Prescriber is an advanced autonomous practitioner responsible for the specialist assessment, clinical management, prescribing, and coordination of care for non-hospitalised patients at increased risk of severe illness and complications from COVID-19.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team across Mid and South Essex, the post holder will provide timely triage, comprehensive clinical assessment, treatment decision-making, independent prescribing, patient education, and ongoing monitoring, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, evidence-based care within nationally defined treatment timeframes.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will assess referrals received from self-referral pathways, NHS 111, Primary Care, secondary care services, and specialist teams. They will undertake detailed reviews of medical histories, co-morbidities, current medications, potential drug interactions, and eligibility criteria to determine suitability for treatment. The role includes the assessment and prescribing of COVID-19 therapies, including neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) and antiviral treatments, in accordance with national commissioning policies and clinical guidelines for vulnerable patients who test positive for COVID-19.

Working collaboratively with Community Pharmacies, Hospital@Home, OPAT, Pharmacy Services, Primary Care and Acute Trust teams, the post holder will coordinate treatment pathways to ensure timely access to therapy and seamless continuity of care. The role requires highly developed clinical reasoning skills, advanced knowledge of pharmacology, and expertise in managing complex drug interactions and treatment-related risks.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time)
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 390-NM-COR-BA-5830
Job locations: Basildon, Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
As an Independent Prescriber, the post holder will utilise advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills to determine treatment suitability, prescribe and monitor therapy, provide specialist clinical advice, and maintain accurate electronic patient records. They will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives. The role supports admission avoidance, early intervention, and equitable access to treatment across the Mid and South Essex population.

As the service has evolved, the role has expanded to support additional specialist prescribing pathways. The post holder will also undertake the assessment, prescribing, treatment planning, and coordination of care for patients requiring intravenous iron replacement therapy and Zoledronic Acid infusions. This includes supporting patients with iron deficiency and those identified as being at high risk of fragility fractures across the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust catchment area, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care in line with local and national clinical guidance.

Furthermore, the post holder will act as a deputy to the Matron for Integrated Care and Matron for CMDU, providing professional and operational leadership across CMDU, Hospital@Home and OPAT services as required. In the absence of the Matron, the post holder will assume delegated responsibilities, supporting the day-to-day management of services, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and expert professional support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams, promoting excellence in clinical practice and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and national guidance. This will include undertaking clinical supervision for Hospital at Home and OPAT nursing staff, providing reflective practice opportunities, supporting clinical decision-making, facilitating professional development, and helping staff to maintain and enhance clinical competence.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RGN part 1 NMC Register (RSCN where appropriate)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Nursing mentorship or a preceptorship qualification
• Clinical teaching experience
• Antibiotic/microbiology training or qualification

Experience
Essential

• Strong understanding of therapies and drugs relevant to service offering, including NHS knowledge relating to the management of patients with treated conditions.
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience in community healthcare

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Matron for CMDU and OPAT, Lana Goodwin, lana.goodwin2@nhs.net, 03004435919

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