Job summary
The Health Improvement Nurse role is to support harm reduction and health services for service users within drug treatment. This will include the delivery of BBV tests and Hepatitis B vaccinations take-home naloxone, health Assessments and remote ECGs, as well as developing links with primary care and secondary care.
The role requires the delivery of bespoke harm reduction interventions, Health Assessments, BBV testing and vaccinations, smoking cessation advice and referrals, as well as general health management. The focus of the role will be on improving the uptake of BBV testing and Hep C vaccinations as well as wider health improvement for those accessing substance misuse treatment.
You will be working with a dedicated team of keyworkers, prescribers and health Improvement Nurses
Main duties of the job
The role requires the delivery of bespoke harm reduction interventions, Health Assessments, BBV testing and vaccinations, smoking cessation advice and referrals, as well as general health management. You will liaise with Mental Health service Primary Care and Hospitals. The focus of the role will be on improving the uptake of BBV testing and Hep C vaccinations as well as wider health improvement for those accessing substance misuse treatment.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse - RGN/RMN oDegree/ Diploma in Nursing
- oMembership of a nursing professional body and / or special interest group
Desirable
- oTeaching / supervision / management qualification
skills
Essential
- oAbility to maintain clinical records
- oAbility to assess risk and manage difficult situations
Desirable
- oExperience in carrying out BBV testing and vaccinations or willingness to train
- oExperience in Phlebotomy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of harm reduction principles
- oAbility to maintain clinical records
Desirable
- oExperience of work with drug/alcohol client group
- oKnowledge of impact of drugs/alcohol and treatment options
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse - RGN/RMN oDegree/ Diploma in Nursing
- oMembership of a nursing professional body and / or special interest group
Desirable
- oTeaching / supervision / management qualification
skills
Essential
- oAbility to maintain clinical records
- oAbility to assess risk and manage difficult situations
Desirable
- oExperience in carrying out BBV testing and vaccinations or willingness to train
- oExperience in Phlebotomy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of harm reduction principles
- oAbility to maintain clinical records
Desirable
- oExperience of work with drug/alcohol client group
- oKnowledge of impact of drugs/alcohol and treatment options
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).
