Bank Independent Prescriber

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a qualified Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification to join their team in Barnsley. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse. You will be responsible for clinical audits, incident reporting, and providing support to related services. Ideal candidates should be registered professionals with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse or pharmacist with Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Willing to work towards RCGP Level 2 qualification.
• Strong computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical audits and implement necessary changes.
• Report serious incidents and apply service improvements.
• Support other substance misuse services during transitions.
• Assist in national and local research projects.
• Promote adherence to clinical policies.

Skills

First level registered nurse or registered pharmacist

RCGP Qualification Level 1

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office programmes

Job description

Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering high quality, evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse? We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in Barnsley to make a meaningful positive impact on people's lives, their families and local communities.

About the Role

Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering high quality, evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse? We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in Barnsley to make a meaningful positive impact on people's lives, their families and local communities.

About us

About Waythrough

Waythrough 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 it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the audit process and promote service-wide or local clinical audit. Implement findings/changes where indicated.
• Ensure all serious incidents (including deaths in service) are reported, implementing any service changes arising.
• Disseminate learning across the service and the organisation as appropriate.
• Provide support and assistance to other Humankind substance misuse services during mobilisation.
• Collaborate on clinical governance, review and implementation of policies and guidelines.
• Assist in and have continued involvement with national and local research projects, as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of policy and professional development within your area of professional expertise.
• Promote, adhere to and live our workplace values of being honest, committed and inventive.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• First level registered nurse or registered pharmacist
• RCGP Qualification Level 1 (and Level 2 or willingness to work towards)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office programmes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.