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Job summary
Independent Prescriber Bolton Treatment and Recovery Service
Location:BoltonWorking Hours:37 or 21 HoursContract Type:PermanentSalary:£44,789 - £55,000
Please note, we have 2 roles available 1 full time and a 0.6. 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
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 its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 Waythroughs formulary, to support recovery in line with national and organisational guidelines and policies, and within scope ofcompetency. 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.
Person Specification
knowledge and skills 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Waythrough
Address Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1SE
Employer's website https://www.waythrough.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)