Independent Prescriber

Recovery Focus; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5% employer contrib.

Life assurance 3× salary

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Waythrough, Bolton Treatment and Recovery Service in Bolton, is seeking a qualified Independent Prescriber to support recovery in line with national guidelines. You will conduct holistic assessments and prescribe within the formulary to improve patient outcomes.

The role offers strong multidisciplinary support, CPD time, and a career within a respected mental health and social support charity, with a clear community impact.

Qualifications

• Independent Prescriber qualification is required.
• Experience of working within substance misuse is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic clinical assessments and prescribe within formulary.
• Prescribe cost effectively and advise stakeholders including pharmacists and GPs.
• Assess individuals for detoxification pathways and manage community detoxification.
• Undertake person-centred assessments, care planning, monitoring and reviews.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Pharmacology knowledge

Autonomous practice

Education

Independent Prescriber qualification

Job description

Independent Prescriber – Bolton Treatment and Recovery Service

Location: Bolton
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £44,789 - £55,000

Please note, this role will be based in Bolton.

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse?

About The Role

We are seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our team in Bolton and make a meaningful impact in people’s lives, their families and communities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Independent Prescriber to join our dynamic healthcare team.

Key Duties:

• Conduct holistic clinical assessment with (or without) prescribing a range of medications (including controlled drugs) within
• Waythrough’s formulary, to support recovery in line with national and organisational guidelines and policies, and within scope of competency.
• Prescribe cost effectively and according to best practice, provide prescribing information and advice to key stakeholders and partner agencies including pharmacists, GPs and hospital teams.
• Assessment of people who use alcohol, which include criteria for community or inpatient detoxification. Prescribing interventions and management of people who are appropriate for community alcohol detoxification.
• Undertake person centred assessments, care planning, monitoring, evaluation and reviews in practice and outreach settings.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, a strong knowledge of pharmacology, and the ability to autonomously assess, diagnose, and manage patient care. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and ensure the highest standards of care. Key

Requirements:

• Independent Prescriber qualification
• Experience of working within substance misuse (desirable) View a day in the life of an Independent prescriber here.

We operate an MDT model and there is real opportunity to work within a fantastic supportive team, including a mental health nurse offering specific interventions to support people, making a real difference to the lives of those in our community. We have a strong ethos around staff development, with protected CPD time being offered, as well as individual and group supervision. All clinical services are supported by an experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary central clinical department.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.