Independent Prescriber - Substance Misuse (Ref: 0047ZA)
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Job summary
If you are a first level Registered Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist who thrives working in a community setting, assessing and supporting people with their healthcare issues, this might be just the role for you.
Main duties of the job
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 and review prescribed treatment plans
* Advise on detoxification
* 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.
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 that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our large clinical team and help us reach underserved communities struggling with substance misuse in Wigan & Leigh. We welcome applications from prescribers with a passion for working with our client group, including those with backgrounds in other specialties, as full training and induction would be provided. Most of our work is face-to-face with our clients and therefore we require the successful candidate to be on-site, however, we are open to flexible working options. If you would like to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit, please contact us. Please note, this is a part-time position for 30 hours per week, and the salary advertised will be pro-rata. This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026. Advert close date: 26th June 2025.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
* Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals, subject to conditions
DE&I
We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices and experiences. We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of all ages, and armed forces veterans. We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the selection process for applicants with disabilities or medical conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
* Completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and registered accordingly
Experience
* OST prescribing experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Experience delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
* Experience of healthcare assessments, care planning, and key working
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies
* Knowledge of issues affecting substance misusers and their wider health
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check as part of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 requirements.
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