Humankind Charity

Independent Prescriber

The closing date is 19 February 2026

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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 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.

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,789 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0061-JR011605

Job locations

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 1SE


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 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.

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registered nurse or registered
  • pharmacist
  • Independent Prescriber qualified
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registered nurse or registered
  • pharmacist
  • Independent Prescriber qualified

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

Humankind Charity

Address

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 1SE


Employer's website

https://humankindcharity.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Humankind Charity

Address

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 1SE


Employer's website

https://humankindcharity.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,789 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0061-JR011605

Job locations

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 1SE


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