Harm Reduction Treatment Nurse

DiabloRosso; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Harm Reduction Treatment Nurse to deliver evidence-based interventions and depot treatment for substance misuse service users. This part-time role offers flexible working options and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including training and NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual leave: 27 days + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

NHS pension scheme

Health discounts and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Experience working with substance misuse service users is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver depot treatment for OST medication.
• Support interventions such as testing, vaccination, and needle exchange.

Skills

Providing harm reduction interventions

Education

RGN/RMN

ENB 998/Mentoring in Practice

Job description

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Contract: Fixed term - 10 months (or secondment opportunity until 31-Mar-2026)

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (preferably 9-5 / 4 days a week)

Job ref: 383-SPE-5711-25

Employer: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Location: St Andrew's House, Derby

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa, pro-rata

Closing date: 01/06/2025 23:59

About the Trust

We are committed to making a positive difference in people's lives, rated 'Good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Job Overview

This role involves providing evidence-based harm reduction interventions and depot-based treatment to drug and alcohol service users within Derby City. The aim is to improve health and wellbeing and support recovery, making the role integral to our service.

Main Duties

• Lead and deliver depot treatment for OST medication in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Support interventions such as testing, vaccination, physical health assessments, needle exchange, ECG, liver scans, and act as a link between primary and secondary care services.

Funding and Contract Details

Currently fixed term for 9 months, with potential for extension pending funding.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Annual leave: 27 days + bank holidays, increasing with service length
• Ongoing training and development
• NHS pension scheme
• Other employee benefits including health discounts and wellbeing opportunities

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• RGN/RMN
• ENB 998/Mentoring in Practice

Experience (Essential)

• Experience working with substance misuse service users
• Skills in ECG, venepuncture, BBV testing/vaccination, blood interpretation, medication management including depots, needle exchange

Skills (Essential)

• Providing harm reduction interventions

Additional Information

We support flexible working arrangements and are a Disability Confident employer. Reasonable adjustments can be made for the recruitment process. For assistance, contact the recruitment team.

Legal and Registration Requirements

Must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.