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.
You will be eager to keep up to date with developments in the treatments that you are prescribing and help With You to develop, implement and evaluate the interventions we use with our clients. These include:
- 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 will be used to working effectively as a healthcare professional, as part of a team and collaboratively with other social care contacts to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
It's not just about those people who actively engage with our service though, you will also be reaching out to those in our communities to offer proactive support and education. With You is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be and you will play an important role in that journey. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly rewarding sector with some truly inspirational patients and colleagues.
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.
If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team. This role is part time working 15 hours per week and the salary is £48,000 - £54,106 per annum pro rata.
