Independent Prescriber

recoveryfocus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave and extra days

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

Recommend a Friend bonus £500

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking an Independent Prescriber to deliver clinical and prescribing services for its Criminal Justice drug and alcohol service at Forward Leeds - Armley Court. This role requires prescribing, assessments and recovery‑focused care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work across hub and outreach settings, providing evidence-based treatment and ensuring safe, person-centred interventions aligned with governance standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Pharmacist with Independent Prescriber qualification.
• RCGP Level 1; Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Experience delivering substance misuse treatment and BBV management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessments and prescribe in line with best practice.
• Develop and review person-centred care plans.
• Deliver BBV testing, immunisation (including Hep B) and harm reduction interventions.
• Liaise with pharmacists and GPs to support shared care arrangements.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and governance processes.
• Participate in CPD, supervision and service improvement activities.

Skills

Independent Prescriber

Substance misuse treatment

BBV management

Primary care experience

Criminal justice settings

Education

Nurse

Pharmacist

Job description

Independent Prescriber

Location: Forward Leeds, 3 Armley Court, Armley Road LS12 2LB

Working Hours: 37 Hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and a rota of 11am - 7pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £44,789 - £54,384

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.

We are seeking a qualified Independent Prescriber to deliver clinical and prescribing services within our Criminal Justice drug and alcohol service at Forward Leeds - Armley Court.

You will provide evidence-based treatment, including prescribing (including controlled drugs), clinical assessments, and recovery-focused care across hub and outreach settings. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you'll support individuals with complex needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions in line with national guidance and clinical governance standards.

Key Duties

• Undertake clinical assessments and prescribe in line with best practice.
• Develop and review person-centred care plans.
• Deliver BBV testing, immunisation (including Hep B) and harm reduction interventions.
• Liaise with pharmacists and GPs to support shared care arrangements.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and governance processes.
• Participate in CPD, supervision and service improvement activities.

About You

You will be a registered Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and RCGP Level 1 (Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards).

You'll have experience delivering substance misuse treatment, strong knowledge of harm reduction and BBV management, and confidence working within primary care and criminal justice settings.

We're looking for someone collaborative, organised and committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.

What We Offer

• 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.

Closing Date: 2026-11-01