Medical jobs /
Independent Prescriber
- Hospital or practice
- We Are With You
- Location
- Darlington, United Kingdom
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Listed on
- NHS Jobs
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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.Job Opportunity
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.
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.Apply on the employer's site →