Independent Prescriber - Part Time

We Are With You; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

We Are With You in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a part-time Independent Prescriber to join the Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service. The role involves clinical assessment, diagnosis and management within a multidisciplinary team with outreach across Stoke-on-Trent.

A supplementary/independent prescriber course and entry on the NMC/GPhC register are required. The role is 15 hours per week (Mon 7.5h, Tue 7.5h) on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028, with salary £48,000-£54,106 per annum pro

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Nurse (NMC) or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Have completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Experience delivering nursing interventions in the community
• Able to assess, plan and work with care teams
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Evidence of multidisciplinary teamwork
• Knowledge of substance misuse health impacts

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessment, diagnosis and management in line with regulations
• Work as part of a large clinical team with outreach to Stoke-on-Trent clinics
• Provide harm reduction guidance and triage in clinics
• Support vaccination and blood testing programmes

Skills

Driving licence

CPD evidence

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)

Independent Prescriber course

Job description

Job summary

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 experienced Independent Prescriber to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. 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. If you are a registered Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist who thrives working in a community setting, assessing and supporting people, this might be just the role for you. Please note that you must have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register to be considered for this position. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website. The closing date for applications is the 18th October 2026. This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

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.

Salary: £48,000 - £54,106 per annum pro rata.

About us

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 that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

• Date posted: 14 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 18 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: oc-1791370895-U42M7
• Job location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BY, United Kingdom

Person Specification

• 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.

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.

Employer contact

Recruitment Manager: Emily Frost, [e-mail], 07811056955

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