Independent Prescriber — Substance Misuse Care Leader

Waythrough; Ledston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Leeds seeks an qualified Independent Prescriber to deliver clinical and prescribing services within our Criminal Justice drug and alcohol service at Armley Court. You will provide evidence-based treatment, including prescribing (including controlled drugs), clinical assessments, and recovery-focused care across hub and outreach settings.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, youll support individuals with complex needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions in

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programmes.
• Awareness of Audit principles and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessments and prescribe in line with best practice.
• Develop and review person-centred care plans.
• Deliver BBV testing, immunisation 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.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

Audit awareness

CPD participation

Education

First level registered nurse or registered pharmacist

Independent Prescriber qualification

RCGP Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Clinical data base input

Job description

Forward Leeds seeks an qualified Independent Prescriber to deliver clinical and prescribing services within our Criminal Justice drug and alcohol service at Armley Court. You will provide evidence-based treatment, including prescribing (including controlled drugs), clinical assessments, and recovery-focused care across hub and outreach settings.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, youll support individuals with complex needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions in