Independent Prescriber
Waythrough
Bolton, BL1 1SE
Salary
£44,789 to £55,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As an Independent Prescriber, you'll work with patients to assess their needs, prescribe medication, and develop care plans. You'll work closely with other healthcare teams to deliver the best patient outcomes. This role suits someone with advanced clinical skills, a strong understanding of pharmacology, and experience working in substance misuse.
What you'll need
- You need to be a qualified Independent Prescriber with a strong knowledge of pharmacology.
- You'll need experience of working in healthcare, ideally in substance misuse.
- You should be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- You'll need to be able to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care.
- You should have a strong understanding of national and organisational guidelines and policies.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or shadowing in a healthcare setting to gain experience and build your skills.
- Look into further education or training to develop your knowledge of pharmacology and substance misuse.
- Join professional networks or online forums to stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices.
- Make sure you have a strong understanding of the NHS and its policies before applying.
- Tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight your relevant skills and experience.
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Job description
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 famili...
Key Duties
- Conduct holistic clinical assessment with (or without) prescribing a range of medications (including controlled drugs) within
- Waythroughs 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.
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
- Waythroughs 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 Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve 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 its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
About You
Essential
- 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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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