Job summary
About the Role
New Vision Bradford is looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Nurse to deliver high-quality, nurse-led care to individuals affected by substance use.
You will play a key role in completing comprehensive health and alcohol assessments, supporting harm reduction and promoting improved health and wellbeing outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary recovery service.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties
- To provide alcohol assessments, community detoxifications and referrals to in- patient or other support networks including mutual aid.
- To develop onsite service community alcohol detoxifications, working alongside operational colleagues.
- To work with hospitals in providing a managed pathway for people with alcohol misuse, through appropriate referral process or direct referral.
- To provide healthcare assessment across services but specifically in needle exchanges and outreach services.
- Provide a BBV service that incorporates screening and vaccination for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C screening, re-screening and treatment provision in partnership with specialist services.
- Co-ordinate and deliver call and recall services for Hepatitis B & Hepatitis A Immunisations, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV Testing.
- Along with the wider teams work to promote harm reduction across needle exchanges, outreach services
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.
Job responsibilities
As the Health and Wellbeing Nurse, you will support the clinical team in our New Vision Bradford service and delivering direct service user care.
Qualifications
Essential
- To Succeed in This Role, Youll Need:
- You will have an interest in bridging the gap between health and equality.
- You will have a strong interest in working with vulnerable people.
- Registered Nurse: You are a dedicated and registered nurse, either as a general nurse or psychiatric nurse, with the qualifications and commitment to provide exceptional care.
- Clinical Expertise: You have experience in assessing clients to meet healthcare, clinical, and psychosocial needs, including addressing issues related to Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV). Your clinical knowledge is a foundation for providing high-quality care.
- Health Promotion and Harm Reduction: You bring experience in health promotion and harm reduction interventions. Your ability to provide advice and information plays a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable due to working across various sites.
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.
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer.
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Waythrough is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and service users. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to health equality, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the vibrant city of Sheffield, this role as a Health & Wellbeing Nurse allows you to be part of a dedicated team focused on transforming lives and promoting mental health.
