Independent Prescriber

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Independent Prescriber to deliver clinical and prescribing services within our Criminal Justice drug and alcohol service at Waythrough.

You will provide evidence-based treatment, including prescribing (including controlled drugs), clinical assessments, and recovery-focused care across hub and outreach settings. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, youll support individuals with complex needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions in line with national guidance and clinical governance standards.

• Undertake clinical assessments and prescribe in line with best practice.

• Develop and review person-centred care plans.

• Deliver BBV testing, immunisation (including Hep B) and harm reduction interventions.

• Liaise with pharmacists and GPs to support shared care arrangements.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and governance processes.

• Participate in CPD, supervision and service improvement activities.

You will be a registered Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and RCGP Level 1 (Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards).

Youll have experience delivering substance misuse treatment, strong knowledge of harm reduction and BBV management, and confidence working within primary care and criminal justice settings.

Were looking for someone collaborative, organised and committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will be a registered Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and RCGP Level 1 (Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards).
• Youll have experience delivering substance misuse treatment, strong knowledge of harm reduction and BBV management, and confidence working within primary care and criminal justice settings.
• Were looking for someone collaborative, organised and committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Humankind Charity

Address

3 Armley Court

Armley Road

Leeds

LS12 2LB

Employer's website

https://humankindcharity.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)