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Independent Prescriber - Substance Misuse (Ref: 0021ZA)

The closing date is 07 October 2025

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Job summary

Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our large clinical team to help us reach communities struggling with substance misuse in Rotherham.

Main duties of the job

WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be and you will play an important role in that journey. 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. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. About the job You will be eager to keep up to date with developments in the treatments that you are prescribing and help WithYou 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 and review prescribed treatment plans advise on detoxification vaccination and blood testing programmes 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. This role is based on site in Rotherham, working 37.5 hours per week. You must be available to work some late nights on a Tuesday.

About us

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,818 to £52,350 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1758016398-FN4PD

Job locations

Rotherham

Rotherham

S60 2EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our large clinical team to help us reach communities struggling with substance misuse in Rotherham. If you are a first level Registered Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist who thrives working in a community setting, assessing and supporting people with their healthcare issues, we'd be excited to hear from you. We welcome applications from prescribers with a passion for working with our client group, including those with backgrounds in other specialities, as full training and induction would be provided. Most of our work is face-to-face with our clients and therefore we require the successful candidate to be on-site, however we are open to flexible working options. If you would like to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit, please contact . Job Opportunity WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be and you will play an important role in that journey. 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. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. About the job You will be eager to keep up to date with developments in the treatments that you are prescribing and help WithYou 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 and review prescribed treatment plans
  • advise on detoxification
  • vaccination and blood testing programmes
    • 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. This role is based on site in Rotherham, working 37.5 hours per week. You must be available to work some late nights on a Tuesday. Essential Skills To be effective is this job you will:
  • be a Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
  • have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
  • be able to demonstrate OST prescribing experience
  • be able to evidence your continuous professional development
  • have a successful track record of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
  • be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working
  • be able to evidence peer working or working within a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborating with external agencies
  • have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
    • A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting #IND HP DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    About the Role Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our large clinical team to help us reach communities struggling with substance misuse in Rotherham. If you are a first level Registered Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist who thrives working in a community setting, assessing and supporting people with their healthcare issues, we'd be excited to hear from you. We welcome applications from prescribers with a passion for working with our client group, including those with backgrounds in other specialities, as full training and induction would be provided. Most of our work is face-to-face with our clients and therefore we require the successful candidate to be on-site, however we are open to flexible working options. If you would like to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit, please contact . Job Opportunity WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be and you will play an important role in that journey. 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. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. About the job You will be eager to keep up to date with developments in the treatments that you are prescribing and help WithYou 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 and review prescribed treatment plans
  • advise on detoxification
  • vaccination and blood testing programmes
    • 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. This role is based on site in Rotherham, working 37.5 hours per week. You must be available to work some late nights on a Tuesday. Essential Skills To be effective is this job you will:
  • be a Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
  • have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
  • be able to demonstrate OST prescribing experience
  • be able to evidence your continuous professional development
  • have a successful track record of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
  • be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working
  • be able to evidence peer working or working within a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborating with external agencies
  • have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
    • A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting #IND HP DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • To be effective is this job you will:
    • be a Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
    • have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
    • be able to demonstrate OST prescribing experience
    • be able to evidence your continuous professional development
    • have a successful track record of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
    • be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working
    • be able to evidence peer working or working within a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborating with external agencies
    • have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
    • A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be effective is this job you will:
    • be a Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
    • have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
    • be able to demonstrate OST prescribing experience
    • be able to evidence your continuous professional development
    • have a successful track record of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
    • be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working
    • be able to evidence peer working or working within a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborating with external agencies
    • have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
    • A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • To be effective is this job you will:
    • be a Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
    • have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
    • be able to demonstrate OST prescribing experience
    • be able to evidence your continuous professional development
    • have a successful track record of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
    • be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working
    • be able to evidence peer working or working within a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborating with external agencies
    • have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
    • A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be effective is this job you will:
    • be a Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
    • have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
    • be able to demonstrate OST prescribing experience
    • be able to evidence your continuous professional development
    • have a successful track record of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
    • be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working
    • be able to evidence peer working or working within a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborating with external agencies
    • have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
    • A full job description will be provided upon request by contacting recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Rotherham

    Rotherham

    S60 2EN


    Employer's website

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    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Rotherham

    Rotherham

    S60 2EN


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    18 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £41,818 to £52,350 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1758016398-FN4PD

    Job locations

    Rotherham

    Rotherham

    S60 2EN


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