Independent Prescriber - Forward Leeds, Armley

• 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.

Essential

• First level registered nurse or registered pharmacist
• Independent Prescriber qualified.
• RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)

Essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programmes
• Experience of entering complex information onto an electronic / clinical data base.
• Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse.
• Previous experience of carrying out general health care assessment including BBV, and delivering health promotion/ harm reduction interventions, advice and information.
• Awareness of social context of drug misuse and the wider implications of the behaviour.
• Understanding of complexities of primary health care and the constrictions and opportunities inherent in the primary care sector.
• Awareness and experience of the principles of Audit.
• Understanding of drug misuse services available in the public and voluntary services.
• Awareness of national strategies impacting on drug and alcohol services and role of Independent Prescriber.
• Understanding of the differences between the private and the public sector roles and responsibilities.