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Independent Prescriber

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS
44,789 per year
Portland House, Sheffield
Full-time
9th June 2026
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Independent Prescriber

locations
Likewise - Portland House
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
JR012703

Independent PrescriberLocation: Portland House, Sheffield, S3 8UG

Working37 Hours (including alternate Thursdays from 11:00am to 7:00pm and one Saturday morning in 12).

Salary: £44,789 - £54,384

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you a Nurse or Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification and a passion for delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse?
We are seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our team in Likewise, Sheffield 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. 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
  • RCGP Qualifications Level 1 (and 2 or willingness to work towards)
  • Experience of working within substance misuse (desirable)

View a day in the life of an Independent prescriber here. 

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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

  • 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 GoandAspirationsportals

  • £500

    Recommend a Friendbonus

  • 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 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date:

2026-06-09