Independent Prescriber - Lincoln Ref0142ZN

We are looking for a Independent Prescriber to join us in HMP Lincoln. Our Lincoln 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. 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 Job Description to support your application. The closing date for applications is the 13th May 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. About the Role 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 be eager to keep up to date with developments in the treatments that you are prescribing and help With You to develop, implement and evaluate the interventions we use with our clients. These include: 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 will be used to working effectively as a healthcare professional, as part of a team and collaboratively with other social care contacts to deliver the best outcomes for clients. With You is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be and you will play an important role in that journey. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly rewarding sector with some truly inspirational patients and colleagues. Youll 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. Benefits 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 Yous 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 if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period Requirements To be effective in this role you will: 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 be able to demonstrate your experience of healthcare assessments, care planning and key working 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.