Naukrijobs UK
Register
London Jobs
Manchester Jobs
Liverpool Jobs
Nottingham Jobs
Birmingham Jobs
Cambridge Jobs
Glasgow Jobs
Bristol Jobs
Wales Jobs
Oil & Gas Jobs
Banking Jobs
Construction Jobs
Top Management Jobs
IT - Software Jobs
Medical Healthcare Jobs
Purchase / Logistics Jobs
Sales
Ajax Jobs
Designing Jobs
ASP .NET Jobs
Java Jobs
MySQL Jobs
Sap hr Jobs
Software Testing Jobs
Html Jobs
IT Jobs
Logistics Jobs
Customer Service Jobs
Airport Jobs
Banking Jobs
Driver Jobs
Part Time Jobs
Civil Engineering Jobs
Accountant Jobs
Safety Officer Jobs
Nursing Jobs
Civil Engineering Jobs
Hospitality Jobs
Part Time Jobs
Security Jobs
Finance Jobs
Marketing Jobs
Shipping Jobs
Real Estate Jobs
Telecom Jobs

Health & Well Being Nurse

Linq Healthcare
Job LocationStockton-on-Tees
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Health and Well Being NurseAre you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in peoples lives...If the answer is yes, read on as I am currently working with a fantastic charity who are seeking a Health and Well Being Nurse in the Stockton-on-Tees area…The purpose of the Health and Well Being Nurse will be to work directed by the Lead Nurse, the successful candidate will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team offering specialist clinical interventions to a cohort of service users at the above named service.The successful Health and Well Being Nurse will be driven to make a difference, with passion to have a direct impact on changing our society for the better. What could be more rewarding!Health & Well Being Nurse duties: -

  • Undertake Health and Wellbeing assessments for all opiate service users and users of other drugs when indicated by clinical needs
  • Undertake Nurse Alcohol Assessments for all alcohol service users as indicated by the client Alcohol policy, using results to determine safe detoxification as required
  • Provide titration for opiate service users as part of the health and wellbeing clinics to ensure the service user achieves an optimum dose of OST. This process is supported by good communication to other team members, including community pharmacists
  • Provide screening for blood borne viruses (BBV), through dry blood spot testing
  • Work within and consolidate integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBV/s (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV)
  • Following health and wellbeing assessments ensure appropriate sign posting to primary care or referral to appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues
  • Undertake community alcohol detoxification either at the service or at the service users home
  • Support Opiate detoxification in the community
  • Undertake phlebotomy, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting
  • Use blood results to support the assessment the current health status of service users, the need for specialist medical referral and the suitability for community detoxification
  • Where indicated, refer for specialist inpatient services (including detoxification) and liaise with hospital and inpatient unit staff
  • Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to service users
  • Organise signposting to other services as required, and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate
  • Utilise psychosocial intervention including Integrated Test and Evaluation Plans (ITEP), in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services and ownership of recovery planning.
    • Health and Well Being Nursequalifications, skills and experience: -
  • First level registered nurse with a current PIN
  • Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment
  • A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services
  • Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions
  • Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues
  • Trained in phlebotomy
  • Experience of contributing to project development
  • Knowledge of local services and geography
  • Motivational interviewing techniques
  • Qualification(s) in substance misuse
  • Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary
  • Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies
  • Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties
  • Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development
  • Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Respond flexibly to the demands of the post
  • Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure
  • Employ a professional, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users and all stakeholders
  • Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users
  • Ability to travel between services.
    • My client is highly experienced within their sector and what they do works so if you want to become part of the success and make a difference, please apply with your CV or drop me a line for a confidential chat; Kat Mallory on or email at

    APPLY NOW

    Health & Well Being Nurse Related Jobs

    © 2019 Naukrijobs All Rights Reserved