Casual Specialist Nurse Prescriber
Middlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough, TS1 2AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25.82
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to provide specialist prescribing and a range of clinical interventions within our substance use...
- Prescribe and review medication in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols.
- Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification.
- Assess physical and mental health needs.
- Proactively support the prevention, identification, and treatment of blood borne viruses.
- Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
To provide a range of clinical
interventions within the substance misuse service, working in collaboration
with the recovery caseworkers to delivery an effective, comprehensive package
of care.
The post-holder will be an integral
member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery
orientated alcohol and drug intervention services.
Our Values are a critical element of our strategy to create a brighter
future for Middlesbrough. They will be at the heart of everything we do and
will be the foundation for how we operate, behave and make decisions. Having these values will help you
be the best you can be and help Middlesbrough to grow and thrive.
Qualifications
Essential: - First level registered nurse with a current PIN or qualified pharmacist/paramedic with current GPhC registration and independent non-medical.
Desirable: - Post-graduation qualification in drugs and/or alcohol (e.g., RCGP).
Experience
Essential
- Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
- Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
- Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
- Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
- Ability to interpret relevant medical test results.
- Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role.
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
Desirable: - At least one years relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment setting.
Middlesbrough Values
Essential: - Being passionate about working for Middlesbrough Council with a commitment to meeting our values.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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