Opioid Medication Practitioner

Forward Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Leeds is seeking an Opioid Medication Practitioner to join their team at the Armley Hub. This role involves supporting clients in making positive changes in their substance use through assessment and therapeutic interventions. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of opioid medications, and excellent communication skills, and will actively engage with the local healthcare community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance use in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days)

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Death in service benefit

Fantastic learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of addiction and recovery planning.
• Experience with risk management and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to support clients addressing substance use.

Responsibilities

• Hold a small caseload and support positive changes in substance use.
• Build networks with local healthcare providers.
• Adopt trauma-informed approaches in intervention.

Skills

Knowledge of opioid/opiate medications

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Experience in assessment and clinical interventions

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Opioid Medication Practitioner

Working hours: Monday-Friday with one late night shift until 7pm (you will be given an early finish or late start following an evening shift).

Opioid Medication Practitioner

Working hours: Monday-Friday with one late night shift until 7pm (you will be given an early finish or late start following an evening shift).
Location:3 Armley Court, Leeds, LS12 2LB

About the role...
An exciting opportunity to join our newly funded OHID OTC/POM team, based at the Armley Hub!
Key duties will include:

• The successful candidate will hold a small service user caseload, supporting them to make positive changes to their opioid/opiate based OTC/POM use.
• Successful candidates will build a network with local GPs, pharmacies, and healthcare services with the aim of increasing numbers into treatment and successful treatment completions.
• Successful candidates will be an integral member of the dynamic multi-agency team developing comprehensive and tailored individual interventions.
• The successful candidate will adopt a trauma informed approach to improve individual health outcomes while working alongside motivated multi-disciplinary teams to support tailored individual interventions.

About you...

• The successful candidate will have knowledge of opioid/opiates medications and addiction.
• You will have experience in assessment, PSI, knowledge of the clinical interventions required to support, risk management, recovery planning, therapeutic interventions and be able to support clients to address their substance use.
• You will have excellent record keeping and communication skills and have confidence in their abilities to support other staff members where needed.
• Assertive, community outreach and home visits are part of this role, therefore having a driving licence and car access is desirable.

Opioid Medication Practitioner

Working hours: Monday-Friday with one late night shift until 7pm (you will be given an early finish or late start following an evening shift).
Location:3 Armley Court, Leeds, LS12 2LB

About the role...
An exciting opportunity to join our newly funded OHID OTC/POM team, based at the Armley Hub!
Key duties will include:

• The successful candidate will hold a small service user caseload, supporting them to make positive changes to their opioid/opiate based OTC/POM use.
• Successful candidates will build a network with local GPs, pharmacies, and healthcare services with the aim of increasing numbers into treatment and successful treatment completions.
• Successful candidates will be an integral member of the dynamic multi-agency team developing comprehensive and tailored individual interventions.
• The successful candidate will adopt a trauma informed approach to improve individual health outcomes while working alongside motivated multi-disciplinary teams to support tailored individual interventions.

About you...

• The successful candidate will have knowledge of opioid/opiates medications and addiction.
• You will have experience in assessment, PSI, knowledge of the clinical interventions required to support, risk management, recovery planning, therapeutic interventions and be able to support clients to address their substance use.
• You will have excellent record keeping and communication skills and have confidence in their abilities to support other staff members where needed.
• Assertive, community outreach and home visits are part of this role, therefore having a driving licence and car access is desirable.

For any queries, please contact Hannah Wraith [e-mail]

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The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.

Who are we…
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

What can Waythrough offer you…

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Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

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Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension

Death in service benefit

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Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

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Blue light card discount

Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses

Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies

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Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce

Employee Assist Programme and WaythroughSupport Networks

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? No

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