# Independent Prescriber > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for We Are With You. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/independent-prescriber/0125e111-037f-4c2e-949f-f9e7aef9c72a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/independent-prescriber/0125e111-037f-4c2e-949f-f9e7aef9c72a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** We Are With You - **Location:** Darlington, DL3 7JX, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Prescriber - **Salary:** £48000.00 to £48000.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T09:11:31.149Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0236-26-0236 - **Application URL:** https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=V2VBcmVXaXRoWW91b2NjeS41NDA4NS4xMjUxMkBzbWFydHJlY3J1aXQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t - **Employer website:** https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - You will have: - 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. - 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 - 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: Wednesday 16th September ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.