Job summary
Do you want to be part of something special? Do you want to make a big difference to the lives of individuals who are experiencing multiple disadvantages? Then come and join our Outstanding in all areas service - CQC 2019.
Whilst working as a Health and Well-being Nurse you will be working as part of multi-disciplinary team, delivering high quality specialist treatment to service users, in line with NICE-based protocols for the management of substance misuse.
The post holder will support community detoxes for both alcohol and opiate, enabling Service Users (SU) to gain recovery and exit treatment.
The post holder will be expected to deliver health and well-being reviews, harm reduction interventions, health promotion and be an advocate for SU to access long term condition support. They will promote active recovery and better health for all.
The post holder will assist in BBV screening and Hepatitis B vaccinations of SU, as part of the district wide harm reduction strategy, and assist in the development and targeted nursing interventions that aim to improve the management of long term conditions among this specific population. They will promote opportunities for recovery-based outcomes and sustained recovery from dependent and problematic substance misuse
The Health and Wellbeing Nurse will act as a liaison resource and provide support to colleagues in the delivery of alcohol or substance misuse interventions and treatments. Alongside championing public health initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care
- Deliver high quality evidence based care.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate care for SU.
- Involvement in multi-disciplinary / inter-agency care planning to support care provision for those identified with complex health needs.
- Support coordination of primary care, mental health and substance use services for the SU to empower their recovery
- Conform to NMC professional codes of conduct.
- To engage in Safeguarding as required.
Communication and Relationships
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health and Wellbeing Nurse will complete a nursing health assessment on all SU accessing support and treatment from NYH. This will include collecting information, completing investigations, interpreting results and liaising with others as deemed required.
Long term health conditions may require the Nurse devising and implementing a nursing care plan with the SU, with regular planned reviews.
The nurse will be provided with specialist CPD to gain competencies in alcohol detoxification and will play a key part in the monitoring of medicated detoxes.
The nurse will also be pivotal in the role out of depot opiate substitute medication ensuring it is administered in line with CD governance.
The nurse will be a pivotal member in the completion of fibroscanning for liver disease and support the HCV Lead in providing Hepatitis C treatment across Harrogate and Northallerton.
The nurse will work closely with the wider clinical team within NYH but also key healthcare partners - GP's, acute trust, Specialist nurses and EOL care to ensure safe, effective care is provided to our SU.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health and Wellbeing Nurse will complete a nursing health assessment on all SU accessing support and treatment from NYH. This will include collecting information, completing investigations, interpreting results and liaising with others as deemed required.
Long term health conditions may require the Nurse devising and implementing a nursing care plan with the SU, with regular planned reviews.
The nurse will be provided with specialist CPD to gain competencies in alcohol detoxification and will play a key part in the monitoring of medicated detoxes.
The nurse will also be pivotal in the role out of depot opiate substitute medication ensuring it is administered in line with CD governance.
The nurse will be a pivotal member in the completion of fibroscanning for liver disease and support the HCV Lead in providing Hepatitis C treatment across Harrogate and Northallerton.
The nurse will work closely with the wider clinical team within NYH but also key healthcare partners - GP's, acute trust, Specialist nurses and EOL care to ensure safe, effective care is provided to our SU.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Level 1 nurse RMN RGN
Desirable
- Mentorship experience
- Previous experience in addictions
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clincial governance
- Demonstrates skills in identifying and managing risk
- Understanding of health inequalities and how it impacts health outcomes
Desirable
- Understanding local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritse and organise own workload
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care knowledge
- Experience of handling and administering Controlled drugs
Experience
Essential
- Engages in clinical supervision
- Experience of working as part of a multiple discioplinary team.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Working to PGD's
- Chronic disease/minor injuries experience
Other requirements
Essential
- Pleasent professional attitude
- Holds a UK driving license
- Ability to work in a choallenging environment
Desirable
- Flexibility in being able to travel between hubs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Level 1 nurse RMN RGN
Desirable
- Mentorship experience
- Previous experience in addictions
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clincial governance
- Demonstrates skills in identifying and managing risk
- Understanding of health inequalities and how it impacts health outcomes
Desirable
- Understanding local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritse and organise own workload
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care knowledge
- Experience of handling and administering Controlled drugs
Experience
Essential
- Engages in clinical supervision
- Experience of working as part of a multiple discioplinary team.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Working to PGD's
- Chronic disease/minor injuries experience
Other requirements
Essential
- Pleasent professional attitude
- Holds a UK driving license
- Ability to work in a choallenging environment
Desirable
- Flexibility in being able to travel between hubs.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).