Health & Wellbeing Nurse - Forward Leeds

• 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.

Essential

• 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.