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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

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.

Details

  • Date posted: 02 November 2026
  • Closing date: 22 November 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £48,000 to £48,000 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: oc-1793356583-F4QAJ
  • Job locations: Darlington, DL3 7JX, United Kingdom

Job description

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 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.
    • Cromwell House is about more than completing a detox. It is about creating the conditions in which people can begin recovery safely, with dignity and the right support around them. You will have the opportunity to help shape a new service from the outset, bringing your clinical expertise to a model that combines professional nursing and prescribing with a recovery-focused residential environment. You will be joining With You, an organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people affected by drug and alcohol use, while working alongside an experienced recovery organisation to deliver something genuinely different. Find out more about us on our website. For more information, please see the linked job description. If you are an experienced substance use nurse prescriber who wants to make a real difference and help shape a new approach to residential detoxification, we would love to hear from you. Essential Skills We are looking for a confident and compassionate Independent Nurse Prescriber with substantial experience of working with people affected by drug and/or alcohol dependence. 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 . Closing date: 22nd November 2026. 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. About Company 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. DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou. Please review our recruitment FAQs before submitting your application. Internal Applicants - please note that fixed term roles will be offered as secondments. 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 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
    • Essential Skills
    • We are looking for a confident and compassionate Independent Nurse Prescriber with substantial experience of working with people affected by drug and/or alcohol dependence.
    • 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 [email protected].
    • Closing date: 22nd November 2026. 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.

    Experience

    Essential
    • Essential Skills
    • We are looking for a confident and compassionate Independent Nurse Prescriber with substantial experience of working with people affected by drug and/or alcohol dependence.
    • 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 [email protected].
    • Closing date: 22nd November 2026. 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.

    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.

    About us

    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.

    Employer details

    • Employer name: We Are With You
    • Address: Darlington, DL3 7JX, United Kingdom
    • Employer's website: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/