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Independent Prescriber - Forward Leeds, Armley

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Leeds, LS12 2LB Posted 12 October 2026 Apply by 1 November 2026
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Salary for this role£44,789 – £53,000 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
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Role description

Job summary

We are seeking a qualified Independent Prescriber to deliver clinical and prescribing services within our Criminal Justice drug and alcohol service at Forward Leeds - Armley Court.

You will provide evidence-based treatment, including prescribing (including controlled drugs), clinical assessments, and recovery-focused care across hub and outreach settings. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, youll support individuals with complex needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions in line with national guidance and clinical governance standards.

Main duties of the job

Key Requirements:

  • Independent Prescriber qualification

  • RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)

  • Experience of working within substance misuse (desirable)

About us

We are one of the largest complex integrated treatment services in England. We operate an MDT model and there is real opportunity to work within a fantastic supportive team, including a mental health nurse offering specific interventions to support people, making a real difference to the lives of those in our community.

We have a strong ethos around staff development, with protected CPD time being offered, as well as individual and group supervision. All clinical services are supported by an experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary central clinical department.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,789 to £53,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0061-26-0058

Job locations

Forward Leeds

3 Armley Court Armley Rd, Leeds LS12 2LB

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2LB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Undertake clinical assessments and prescribe in line with best practice.

  • Develop and review person-centred care plans.

  • Deliver BBV testing, immunisation (including Hep B) and harm reduction interventions.

  • Liaise with pharmacists and GPs to support shared care arrangements.

  • Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and governance processes.

  • Participate in CPD, supervision and service improvement activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registered nurse or registered pharmacist
  • Independent Prescriber qualified.
  • RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)

Knowledge/Previous Experience

Essential

  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programmes
  • Experience of entering complex information onto an electronic / clinical data base.
  • Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse.
  • Previous experience of carrying out general health care assessment including BBV, and delivering health promotion/ harm reduction interventions, advice and information.
  • Awareness of social context of drug misuse and the wider implications of the behaviour.
  • Understanding of complexities of primary health care and the constrictions and opportunities inherent in the primary care sector.
  • Awareness and experience of the principles of Audit.
  • Understanding of drug misuse services available in the public and voluntary services.
  • Awareness of national strategies impacting on drug and alcohol services and role of Independent Prescriber.
  • Understanding of the differences between the private and the public sector roles and responsibilities.

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Waythrough

Address

Forward Leeds

3 Armley Court Armley Rd, Leeds LS12 2LB

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2LB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.waythrough.org.uk/

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