Independent Prescriber - Part Time
We Are With You
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£48,000 to £54,106
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
We are looking for a part time Independent Prescriber to join us in Stoke-on-Trent. Our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service are recruiting for an...
This is an exciting part -time Independent Prescriber position that has arisen, working flexibly across the drug and alcohol service to support the wider clinical team.
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 work as part of a large clinical team at our main base however the role will involve outreach to clinics across Stoke-on-Trent.
- 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
You'll 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 an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to the most vulnerable in our society.
If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. This role is part time working 15 hours per week (7.5 hours Monday's and Tuesday's) and fixed term until 31/03/2028. The salary is £48,000 - £54,106 per annum pro rata.
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
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.
Experience
Essential
- To be effective in this role you will:
- be a Registered Nurse (NMC) OR a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
- be able to evidence your continuous professional development
- have a successful track record of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
- be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working
- have a driving license and access to a vehicle
- be able to evidence peer working or working within a multidisciplinary team
- have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
- be able to work effectively in a team environment, using collaborative and supportive approaches to your work
- have strong organisational/time management skills, able to manage competing and conflicting demands
- be comfortable and confident using IT packages
- be able to accurately gather and maintain records and information
- Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and staff.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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