Recovery Focus

Independent Prescriber

Recovery Steps Cumbria - Barrow-in-Furness Full time

Independent Prescriber

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. 

About the Role
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Independent Prescriber to join our team and deliver high-quality, person-centred clinical care. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing appropriate treatment to meet the needs of service users, ensuring care is safe, effective, and evidence based. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing, managing clinical risk, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the overall delivery of the service.

Key Duties

  • Carry out clinical assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans for service users.

  • Prescribe medication safely and effectively within your scope of practice.

  • Monitor service users’ progress and review treatment as required.

  • Manage clinical risk and respond appropriately to safeguarding and health concerns.

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records.

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and other professionals to ensure joined-up care.

  • Provide advice, guidance, and support to service users in relation to their health and treatment.

  • Contribute to service development and the continuous improvement of clinical practice.

  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with professional standards, policies, and relevant legislation.

About You
You will be a qualified Independent Prescriber with a current professional registration and a strong understanding of safe prescribing practice. You will have experience of working in a clinical setting, with the ability to assess needs, make sound clinical decisions, and manage risk effectively. You will be organised, compassionate, and able to build positive working relationships with service users, colleagues, and partner organisations. A commitment to delivering high-quality care, maintaining professional standards, and working in a person-centred way is essential.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. 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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date:

2026-03-23