Job summary
We are looking for a Independent Prescriber to join us in Bournemouth.
Our Bournemouth Drug and Alcohol service are recruiting for an experienced Independent Prescriberto join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are a registered Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist who thrives working in a community setting, assessing and supporting people, this might be just the role for you.
Please note that you must have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register to be considered for this position.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.
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The closing date for applications is the 30th March 2026.All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
As a Independent Prescriber, you will be responsible for carrying out clinical assessment, diagnosis and clinical management in line with both WithYou and National regulations, policies and procedures. You will be eager to keep up to date with developments in the treatments that you are prescribing and help With You to develop, implement and evaluate the interventions we use with our clients. These include:
- harm reduction; providing support and advice in relation to substance misuse
- clinics; where we assess, screen and triage clients, advising on detoxification where appropriate
- vaccination and blood testing programmes
It's not just about those people who actively engage with our service though, you will also be reaching out to those in our communities to offer proactive support and education. With You is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be and you will play an important role in that journey. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly rewarding sector with some truly inspirational patients and colleagues.
Youll work closely with the Operational & Clinical Leadership along with our Recovery Workers to ensure that the clinical and psychosocial needs of the individual are met and that prescribing is safe, effective and in accordance with best practice whilst meeting the individual needs of the client.
This is a full time, fixed term contract until 23/02/2029.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way thats right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If youre passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, wed love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
27 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,818 to £52,530 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1773681082-RA249
Job locations
bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH1 1JU
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH1 1JU
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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