Independent Prescriber
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Salary£45k – £54k
LocationBarnsley Recovery Steps - Burleigh Court
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityMid
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 10, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live22h ago
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First-level registered nurse or registered pharmacist
Independent Prescriber qualification
Experience of working within substance misuse services
RCGP Qualifications Level 1 and 2 are desirable
Benefits
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 (3x annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family friendly pay
Birthday leave
Option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement
24/7 online gp access
Employee assistance programme
Recognition and long service awards
500 recommend a friend bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Credit union membership
Discounts (blue light card, charity discounts, extras and tickets for good)
Free will writing service
Wellbeing initiatives
Independent Prescriber
Location: Barnsley Recovery Steps – Burleigh Court
Contract type Permanent
Hours: 37 (Part time hours considered)
Salary: £44,789 - £54,384 FTE
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.
Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering high quality, evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse?
We are seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our team in Barnsley Recovery Steps to make a meaningful positive impact on people’s lives, their families and local communities.
Key Requirements:
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First-level registered nurse or registered pharmacist
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Independent Prescriber qualification
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RCGP Qualifications Level 1 and 2 are desirable
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Experience of working within substance misuse services
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We are one of the largest complex integrated treatment services in England. We operate an MDT model and there is real opportunity to work within a fantastic supportive team, including a mental health nurse offering specific interventions to support people, making a real difference to the lives of those in our community.
We have a strong ethos around staff development, with protected CPD time being offered, as well as individual and group supervision. All clinical services are supported by an experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary central clinical department.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
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Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
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Life assurance (3× annual salary)
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Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
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Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
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Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
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24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
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Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
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£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
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Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
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Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
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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: [email protected]
Closing Date:
Hiring process
2026-11-30