Senior Nurse - Forward Leeds Hospital In-reach Team
The closing date is 01 March 2026
Job summary
To provide specialist assessment for patients referred by Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust who have coexisting physical, mental health and addiction problems.
Provide a liaison role to LTHT, LYPFT and Forward Leeds for service users that sit within any one of these services to ensure that they receive the best evidence-based treatment.
To contribute to assisting individuals in addressing their alcohol and drug use, through the implementation of evidence based psychosocial interventions and initiation of pharmacotherapies leading to referral to the wider Forward Leeds Service on discharge from hospital.
Provide Specialist advice and support to Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust staff, who are looking after patients with coexisting physical, mental health and addiction problems, during their presentation to Leeds teaching Hospital Trust sites.
Provide 7 day per week service (shifts include 1 weekend per month and occasional Bank Holiday cover)
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the existing Forward Leeds Hospital In-reach team within Leeds teaching Hospital to provide a 7 day week service (includes working weekends once per month and occasional Bank Holidays).
Screen referrals for patients with coexisting physical, mental health and substance use needs, received from Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Staff.
Prioritise assessments based on needs, to support timely patient flow for Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
Co-ordination of shift.
Provide specialist assessment of patients referred to HIRT
Engage new patients to address substance use via Community Forward Leeds, using evidence based motivational dialogue.
Provide a liaison role for patients already in treatment with Community Forward Leeds service.
Provide support/Advice/education to Leeds Teaching Hospital staff regarding the best management for patients admitted to hospital who are experiencing substance use issues.
Contribute to Multidisciplinary decisions regarding the management of care for Patients in Hospital experiencing substance use issues
Advice on the initiation of opiate substitution therapy, alcohol withdrawal medications and relapse prevention medications within Leeds teaching Hospital Trust.
Contribute to service development.
Undertake the student assessor/Supervisor role where appropriate
Contribute to engagement of new patients wanting to access community service post-discharge.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-04926-RSP
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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