Job summary
BBV (Blood Borne Virus) Recovery Worker - Hep C Hants P2P (Peer to Peer) Project is a 30 hour p/w post for Inclusion Hampshire. This post involves coverage of all Inclusion Hants Recovery Services. There is a possibility of some evening and weekend work however, this would need to be agreed in advance.
Main duties of the job
The role is focussed on supporting Inclusion Hants Recovery Services being invested in making BBV testing an integral part of the Service delivery and to support Service Users in to testing and treatment for BBV's where required. The role will involve working closely with Inclusion Hampshire's Clinical Teams, Recovery Workers and Specialist Services to provide high quality, inclusive, non-judgemental support to Service Users to empower them to make informed choices/decisions to achieve their full potential and minimise risks related to BBV's, drug and alcohol use Enhancing and developing the Peer to Peer project through development of existing Peers and recruitment of Peers with lived experience of Hepatitis C. Working closely the Volunteer Coordinators to ensure Peers are supported to access relevant training to promote them working within the framework of the Trusts core values.
About us
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country.
As an organisation we serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9000 members of staff.
We have a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you will become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:
- Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
- Delivering better health, better care in partnership
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the P2P co-ordinator in maintaining and expanding the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) peer mentor programme (based on the Hep C Trusts P2P model) which works across the drug & alcohol recovery service.
- To deputise for the P2P co-ordinator as and when required.
- To be a resource for teams in regards to BBVs
- To promote the uptake of Hep B, C and HIV testing across Hampshire.
- To test service users for BBVs and provide pre/post-test discussions
- To support the teams in Hampshire in engaging service users getting tested and accessing treatment for BBVs if appropriate.
- To analyse BBV results and record them on ILLY and other organisational recording systems.
- Maintain pathways into Hepatology and HIV services
- To provide support to individuals re: planning and accessing treatment for Hep B, C and HIV, both on and off Inclusion sites.
- To provide support to Clinical workers to encourage service users to accept and complete hepatitis B immunisations
- Supporting service users through their BBV treatment journey from beginning to end.
- Support the P2P co-ordinator in training events, peer to peer talks, presentation and attending conferences to promote the work that P2P/Inclusion does.
- To work with the P2P co-ordinator in monitoring outcomes for Inclusion Hants and Hep C U Later
- Embracing the concept of recovery
- Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation.
- Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the P2P co-ordinator in maintaining and expanding the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) peer mentor programme (based on the Hep C Trusts P2P model) which works across the drug & alcohol recovery service.
- To deputise for the P2P co-ordinator as and when required.
- To be a resource for teams in regards to BBVs
- To promote the uptake of Hep B, C and HIV testing across Hampshire.
- To test service users for BBVs and provide pre/post-test discussions
- To support the teams in Hampshire in engaging service users getting tested and accessing treatment for BBVs if appropriate.
- To analyse BBV results and record them on ILLY and other organisational recording systems.
- Maintain pathways into Hepatology and HIV services
- To provide support to individuals re: planning and accessing treatment for Hep B, C and HIV, both on and off Inclusion sites.
- To provide support to Clinical workers to encourage service users to accept and complete hepatitis B immunisations
- Supporting service users through their BBV treatment journey from beginning to end.
- Support the P2P co-ordinator in training events, peer to peer talks, presentation and attending conferences to promote the work that P2P/Inclusion does.
- To work with the P2P co-ordinator in monitoring outcomes for Inclusion Hants and Hep C U Later
- Embracing the concept of recovery
- Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation.
- Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentation.
Person Specification
Full driving licence
Essential
Person Specification
Full driving licence
Essential
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).
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).
