At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our clinical team to support individuals with substance misuse and alcohol complexities.
- Company: A compassionate charity dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a rewarding field.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a dynamic and inclusive setting.
- Qualifications: Qualified nurse or advanced clinical practitioner with relevant registration and experience.
The predicted salary is between 43920 - 54160 £ per year.
Salary: £43,920 - £54,160 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Sandwell (Smethwick)
Contract: Permanent
Job reference number: 1756
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced NMP to join our clinical team in Sandwell. The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues affecting people with substance misuse and alcohol complexities. They will be driven by safe practice, compassion and a desire to help people be more healthy and well.
This position requires a qualified nurse or advanced clinical practitioner with appropriate and valid registration with either the NMC or GPHC and relevant experience. You will have experience of working with people with complex needs including substance misuse and a commitment to making the lives of our service users healthier and safer by providing a high-quality service.
The successful candidate will need a strong harm reduction approach to their work and a commitment to providing a caring, compassionate and safe ethos for our service users. You will need knowledge of general health issues affecting people who use drugs and alcohol and have a good understanding of the relevant legislation including safeguarding and clinical guidelines for our patient group.
You will need to be comfortable with the recovery principles in addictions, ITEP and NICE guidance on detoxification and stabilisation protocols. You will be able to demonstrate skills to ensure that the care delivered is specific and evidence based whilst adhering to service user’s needs.
Your prescribing work will be carried out flexibly incorporating on-site clinics as well as some outreach and satellite locations across Sandwell. You will need to be flexible in your approach and accommodate delivering alternative treatment options/projects to meet service need and to build our ethos of meeting people where they are at.
You will have a willingness and desire to work in a dynamic and responsive environment and be able to demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, service users and external teams across the borough. You will also be flexible and able to travel around the borough easily.
Equality of opportunity and treatment is very important to us so you will need to have a non-judgemental and inclusive attitude towards colleagues and service users.
The post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Closing date: 8 September 2026. Interview date: 15 September 2026.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) employer: Cranstoun Drug Services
Cranstoun Drug Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in Sandwell, the organisation provides flexible working hours and opportunities for outreach, allowing staff to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive salaries and a strong commitment to harm reduction in substance misuse care.
