Job summary
Criminal Justice Independent Prescriber - Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Location: Base location will be74 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJWorking hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for a Criminal Justice Independent prescriber to work in collaborationwith the wider criminal justice team. The team provides support for individuals who are experiencing problematic substance and/or alcohol use and whose lives have been touched by the criminal justice system, either by way of custodial sentence, mandated orders or conditional cautions.
About us
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 itll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. Thats why you will notice the jobs here are still branded Humankind. Next year well be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Independent Prescriber in our established and growing service, you will play a vital role in providing one-to-one support and group programs, assisting with mental and physical health, and offering community alcohol and opiate detox services. Working within Forward Leeds you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.You will have the support of our Senior Clinical Director, Lead Nurse, Regional Lead Nurse and Humankind's central Clinical Department, ensuring you have the resources and guidance you need to excel in your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Independent Prescriber in our established and growing service, you will play a vital role in providing one-to-one support and group programs, assisting with mental and physical health, and offering community alcohol and opiate detox services. Working within Forward Leeds you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.You will have the support of our Senior Clinical Director, Lead Nurse, Regional Lead Nurse and Humankind's central Clinical Department, ensuring you have the resources and guidance you need to excel in your role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Independent Prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Prescribing experience
- Experience of working within substance misuse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Independent Prescriber qualification
Desirable
- Prescribing experience
- Experience of working within substance misuse
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
