Independent Prescriber

Would you like to work in an established Via service, and help people to achieve sustained recovery?

Do you want to be at the forefront of an organisation committed to tackling health inequalities and empowering its workforce to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives?

We are looking for qualified Independent (Nurse or Pharmacist) Prescribers with a keen interest in supporting people who are experiencing problematic alcohol or drug use, to join one of our integrated substance misuse services at the following locations:

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester;

Harrow, London; and

Kingston, London.

Following an innovative rebrand (from WDP) to Via in 2023, including a significant investment in and commitment to developing a core clinical leadership team. Via has seen the continuous growth and development of its multidisciplinary workforce. The role of the Independent Prescriber is integral to shaping the treatment and recover journey of those who use our services based on providing excellent evidence based best practice and care.

You may already be working in addiction services or indeed be looking for a positive change in direction having, developed in another healthcare sector (e.g. primary, emergency/urgent care). In any case, the Via way is to treat each person as an individual and to tailor their professional development accordingly.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Demonstrating your advanced clinical assessment and prescribing knowledge and skills to initiate prescribing for people who are seeking opiate substitution therapy and/or alcohol treatment/recovery.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of registered health care professionals and non-clinical professionals including recovery practitioners, clinical admin support, healthcare support workers and peer support workers.
• To use your clinical judgement and experience to assess the suitability for those to partake in non-pharmacological and evidence based psychosocial interventions as part of their treatment/recovery journey.
• To conduct regular clinical reviews in line with evidence based best practice guidelines.
• To oversee our clinical harm reduction programmes (e.g. take home naloxone), treatment clinics (e.g. Buprenorphine), yearly immunizations programme.
• Be an advocate for our IP workforce by promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous growth through learning.
• To take on a senior role through attending weekly MDT meetings, supervising junior colleagues, and by acting as a conduit between Via and its external partner agencies (e.g. other addiction service providers, HEIs, universities and the NHS). 
• You will be supported from day one with the organisation including being given the opportunity to maintain a clinical portfolio of development (e.g. including for NMC/regulatory revalidation purposes), contribute to Via’s innovation and research, contribute to our clinical forums and communities of practice, attend prescribing updates and network across the sector.  

To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package

The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 January 2025 at midnight.