Job requirements
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Essential
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You will have:
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Registered Nurse status with current NMC registration.
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Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) and prescribing experience appropriate to the role.
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Significant experience in substance use treatment and detoxification.
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Strong knowledge of alcohol and opioid withdrawal and associated risks.
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Experience of clinical assessment, risk stratification and medicines management.
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The confidence to work autonomously while knowing when to seek additional senior clinical advice or escalate care.
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A strong understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity, clinical risk and professional accountability.
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Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
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A commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred and non-judgemental care.
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For an informal conversation about the role or to find out more about Cromwell House, please contact Gary Besterfield via gary.besterfield@wearewithyou.org.uk
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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.
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Closing date: Wednesday 16th September
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Cromwell House is a new residential detoxification service delivered through a partnership between With You and Recovery Connections, providing a safe, supportive environment for people undertaking alcohol and opioid detoxification. We are looking for an experienced Independent Nurse Prescriber to join the team and play a key role in establishing and delivering this innovative service
Main duties of the job
You will: Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to decisions about detoxification suitability and treatment planning. Independently prescribe and clinically manage alcohol and opioid detoxification medication within your scope of practice. Monitor withdrawal symptoms, response to treatment and emerging physical or psychological risks. Review and adjust treatment plans where clinically indicated, escalating concerns appropriately. Provide clinical advice and support to the residential team. Ensure medicines are prescribed, administered, monitored and managed safely. Recognise deterioration and make timely decisions regarding escalation to urgent or specialist medical care. Work collaboratively with GPs, community drug and alcohol teams, pharmacies and other healthcare providers. Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, safeguarding, risk management and medicines governance. Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, incident learning and the ongoing development of Cromwell House.
About us
Cromwell House - Cromwell Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6JE | Residential Alcohol & Opioid Detoxification Help us deliver safe, compassionate detoxification that changes lives. Cromwell House is a new residential detoxification service delivered through a partnership between With You and Recovery Connections, providing a safe, supportive environment for people undertaking alcohol and opioid detoxification. We are looking for an experienced Independent Nurse Prescriber to join the team and play a key role in establishing and delivering this innovative service. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who wants to combine clinical leadership and high-quality substance use treatment within a residential setting.
Details
- Date posted: 27 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £48,000 to £48,000 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: oc-1787760715-EGNWM
- Job locations: Darlington, DL3 7JX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Role Cromwell House - Cromwell Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6JE | Residential Alcohol & Opioid Detoxification Help us deliver safe, compassionate detoxification that changes lives. Cromwell House is a new residential detoxification service delivered through a partnership between With You and Recovery Connections, providing a safe, supportive environment for people undertaking alcohol and opioid detoxification. We are looking for an experienced Independent Nurse Prescriber to join the team and play a key role in establishing and delivering this innovative service. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who wants to combine clinical leadership and high-quality substance use treatment within a residential setting. Job Opportunity Job Description/Person Specification This is a great role to support work life balance - working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with no Bank Holiday working, you will provide clinical oversight for residents undertaking planned alcohol and opioid detoxification. You will have robust, supportive management from local With You Clinical Leads and will work closely with our Medicines Management team, Recovery Connections residential staff, community services, pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to ensure each person receives safe, evidence-informed and person-centred care. You will:
Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to decisions about detoxification suitability and treatment planning.
Independently prescribe and clinically manage alcohol and opioid detoxification medication within your scope of practice.
Monitor withdrawal symptoms, response to treatment and emerging physical or psychological risks.
Review and adjust treatment plans where clinically indicated, escalating concerns appropriately.
Provide clinical advice and support to the residential team.
Ensure medicines are prescribed, administered, monitored and managed safely.
Recognise deterioration and make timely decisions regarding escalation to urgent or specialist medical care.
Work collaboratively with GPs, community drug and alcohol teams, pharmacies and other healthcare providers.
Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, safeguarding, risk management and medicines governance.
Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, incident learning and the ongoing development of Cromwell House.
Registered Nurse status with current NMC registration.
Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) and prescribing experience appropriate to the role.
Significant experience in substance use treatment and detoxification.
Strong knowledge of alcohol and opioid withdrawal and associated risks.
Experience of clinical assessment, risk stratification and medicines management.
The confidence to work autonomously while knowing when to seek additional senior clinical advice or escalate care.
A strong understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity, clinical risk and professional accountability.
Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
A commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred and non-judgemental care.
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 once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months
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This advert is for Independent Prescriber with We Are With You in Darlington, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Prescriber role. The advertised salary is £48000.00 to £48000.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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