Job summary
We are looking for a part time Independent Prescriber to join us in Stoke-on-Trent.

Our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service are recruiting for an experienced Independent Prescriber to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. This role is part time working 15 hours per week (7.5 hours Monday's and Tuesday's) and fixed term until 31/03/2028. If you are a registered Nurse or a Registered Pharmacist who thrives working in a community setting, assessing and supporting people, this might be just the role for you.

Please note that you must have successfully completed the supplementary/independent prescriber course and hold an appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register to be considered for this position.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Please use the linked job description to support your application.

The closing date for applications is the 18th October 2026. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job
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 involved in:

• 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'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 (7.5 hours Monday's and Tuesday's) and fixed term until 31/03/2028. Salary: £48,000 - £54,106 per annum pro rata.

About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Our name reflects who we are a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: oc-1791370895-U42M7
Job location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential

• be a Registered Nurse (NMC) 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 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
• have a driving license and access to a vehicle
• be able to evidence peer working or working within a multidisciplinary team
• have knowledge of the issues affecting substance misusers, including the impact on their wider health
• be able to work effectively in a team environment, using collaborative and supportive approaches to your work
• have strong organisational/time management skills, able to manage competing and conflicting demands
• be comfortable and confident using IT packages
• be able to accurately gather and maintain records and information

Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and staff.

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 contact
Recruitment Manager: Emily Frost, Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk, 07811056955

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