Independent Prescriber – Substance Misuse MDT Lead

Waythrough; Hanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification to deliver evidence‑based treatments in Substance Misuse. You will join a MDT in a dynamic healthcare team, autonomously assessing and managing patient care, and collaborating with GPs and hospital staff.

The role requires strong pharmacology knowledge, clinical prescribing skills, and commitment to CPD and governance.

Qualifications

• Essential: First level registered nurse or registered pharmacist.
• RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards).
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programmes.
• Experience of entering complex information onto an electronic/clinical data base.
• Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse.
• Awareness of social context of drug misuse and the wider implications.

Responsibilities

• To deliver drug and alcohol clinical and prescribing services to the service population.
• Clinical assessment with or without Prescribing a range of medications to support recovery in line with guidelines.
• Prescribe cost effectively and advise to Pharmacists and hospital staff.
• Undertake service user centred assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviews.
• BBV management including risk assessment and testing guidance.
• Deliver health promotion and harm reduction interventions in a client-centred manner.
• Promote immunisation against Hepatitis B in line with guidance.
• Maintain clinical data databases and generate reports with data security in mind.
• Collaborate with pharmacists regarding dispensing and prescription queries.
• Share care with GPs for service users in primary care extended services.
• Deliver interventions across hubs and outreach as required.
• Engage in continuing professional development and clinical supervision.
• Adhere to governance policies and participate in clinical audits.
• Report serious incidents and disseminate learning across the service.
• Support other Humankind substance misuse services during mobilisation.
• Contribute to policy review and national/local research as appropriate.
• Keep up-to-date with policy changes and professional development.
• Uphold workplace values of honesty, commitment and inventiveness.

Skills

Independent Prescriber

Clinical assessment

Prescribing medications

BBV management

Health promotion

Education

Nursing or Pharmacist qualification

UK professional registration

RCGP Qualifications Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic health records

Job description

Humankind in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification to deliver evidence‑based treatments in Substance Misuse. You will join a MDT in a dynamic healthcare team, autonomously assessing and managing patient care, and collaborating with GPs and hospital staff.

The role requires strong pharmacology knowledge, clinical prescribing skills, and commitment to CPD and governance.