About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Nurse or Pharmacist to join our Bolton Treatment Service as a Trainee Independent Prescriber.
This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who is passionate about supporting individuals affected by substance use and wants to develop into an Independent Prescriber
As part of this opportunity, Waythrough will fully support and fund your V300 Independent Prescribing qualification, providing structured development, clinical supervision and protected learning opportunities throughout your training
About us
About Waythrough
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
Until you achieve your V300 qualification, you will work as a Prescriber Facilitator, supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical interventions across the service while developing the knowledge, skills and competencies required to become an Independent Prescriber.
Working alongside our experienced prescribers, Clinical Service Lead and multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Support service users through clinical assessments, care planning and treatment reviews.
- Deliver health promotion and harm reduction interventions.
- Support BBV testing, immunisation and wider clinical interventions.
- Liaise with pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective treatment delivery.
- Develop your knowledge of pharmacology, diagnostics, medicines management and prescribing governance.
- Complete supervised practice hours and competency requirements under the guidance of a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP).
- Build a portfolio of evidence and participate in regular supervision, reflective practice and learning reviews.
- Contribute to a safe, effective and person-centred clinical service.
Following successful completion of the V300 qualification and competency framework, you will progress into the Independent Prescriber responsibilities within the service.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- What We're Looking For
- You will be:
- A registered Nurse (NMC) or Pharmacist (GPhC).
- Eligible to undertake a recognised V300 Independent Prescribing programme.
- Committed to developing your clinical skills and completing the prescribing qualification.
- Experienced in substance use services, mental health, primary care and/or community healthcare settings.
- Skilled in clinical assessment, care planning and person-centred practice.
- Organised, motivated and committed to continuous professional development.
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
Better Days Bolton,
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.waythrough.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)