Independent Prescriber

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service in Sheffield is recruiting an Independent Prescriber to enhance their Substance Misuse Service. The role requires advanced clinical skills, a strong pharmacology background, and the ability to work independently. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional patient care and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Individual and group supervision

Qualifications

• Nurse or Pharmacist with Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and ability to manage patient care.
• Experience in substance misuse is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and prescribe medications as needed.
• Manage Blood Borne Virus risks and provide patient support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Pharmacology knowledge

Patient care management

Education

Independent Prescriber qualification

RCGP Qualifications Level 1

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an Independent Prescriber to work in the Sheffield area for a Substance Misuse Service.

Pay up to: £43.75 PAYE Per Hour - Exclusive of Holiday Pay

£49.03 PAYE Per Hour - Inclusive of Holiday Pay

£56 Umbrella rate Per Hour

Temporary contract, 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Onsite role and not remote.

About the role...

Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse?

We are seeking dedicated professionals like you to join a team in Sheffield and make a meaningful impact in people's lives, their families, and communities. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Independent Prescriber to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, a strong knowledge of pharmacology, and the ability to autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage patient care. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and ensure the highest standards of care.

Key Requirements:

• Independent Prescriber qualification
• RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)
• Experience of working within substance misuse (desirable)

The service you would work for is one of the largest complex integrated treatment services in England. We operate an MDT model and there is a real opportunity to work within a fantastic supportive team, including a mental health nurse offering specific interventions to support people, making a real difference to the lives of those in our community.

They have a strong ethos around staff development, with protected CPD time being offered, as well as individual and group supervision. All clinical services are supported by an experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary central clinical department.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Conduct clinical assessments with or without prescribing a range of medications (including controlled drugs) to support recovery in line with national and organizational guidelines and policies.
• Prescribe cost-effectively and according to best practice, providing prescribing information and advice to Pharmacists, Shared Care GPs, and hospital staff.
• Undertake service user-centered assessments, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reviews in practice and outreach settings.
• Manage Blood Borne Virus (BBV) risks, including assessment, pre- and post-test counselling, testing, and immunisation.

If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP via the link or send your CV to [e-mail]