Independent Prescriber
Posted 4 hours 57 minutes ago by NHS
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, you'll support individuals with complex needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions in line with national guidance and clinical governance standards.
Main duties- 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). You will have experience delivering substance misuse treatment, strong knowledge of harm reduction and BBV management, and confidence working within primary care and criminal justice settings. We're looking for someone collaborative, organised and committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.
Qualifications- Registered Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and RCGP Level 1 (Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards).
- Experience delivering substance misuse treatment, strong knowledge of harm reduction and BBV management, and confidence working within primary care and criminal justice settings.
- Collaborative, organised and committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.
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.
About usWaythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.