Independent Prescriber

Recovery Focus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave increasing to 32

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance 3x salary

Birthday leave and extra days

Job summary

Waythrough in Sheffield is seeking an Independent Prescriber to join our healthcare team. The role requires autonomously assessing, diagnosing and managing patient care within a multidisciplinary setting.

You’ll work 37 hours with some alternate Thursdays and one Saturday morning, and the salary ranges from £44,789 to £54,384, reflecting experience and progression within the band. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Independent Prescriber qualification required.
• RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards).
• Experience of working within substance misuse desirable.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess, diagnose and manage patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Deliver evidence-based treatments in substance misuse.
• Work within a MDT model and contribute to high standards of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Independent Prescriber qualification

RCGP Qualifications Level 1

Job description

Independent Prescriber Location: Portland House, Sheffield, S3 8UG. Working 37 Hours (including alternate Thursdays from 11:00am to 7:00pm and one Saturday morning in 12). 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.

Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse? We are seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our team in Likewise, Sheffield 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. 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
• RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)
• Experience of working within substance misuse (desirable)

View a day in the life of an Independent prescriber.

We are one of the largest complex integrated treatment services in England. 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

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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-10-31

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.