Health and Wellbeing Nurse

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension with employer contributions

Life assurance

Birthday leave

Employee assistance

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Health and Wellbeing Nurse to support the clinical team in delivering direct service user care across Forward Leeds sites in Leeds. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, with occasional late clinics and a permanent contract.

You will conduct alcohol assessments, support detoxifications, coordinate pathways with hospitals, provide BBV screening and immunisations, and promote harm reduction.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Experience in BBV assessment and care
• Experience in health promotion and harm reduction
• Ability to work across sites and coordinate with hospitals
• Interest in bridging health and equality
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable people

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol assessments and community detoxifications, with referrals to inpatient or other networks
• Develop onsite service community alcohol detoxifications with operational colleagues
• Coordinate pathways with hospitals for alcohol misuse patients
• Provide healthcare assessment across services, including needle exchanges and outreach
• Coordinate BBV services including screening, vaccination, re-screening and treatment
• Coordinate and deliver call and recall services for Hepatitis B & Hepatitis A immunisations and HIV testing
• Promote harm reduction across needle exchanges and outreach services

Skills

Registered Nurse

BBV knowledge

Health promotion

Vulnerable populations

Driving licence

Job description

Health and Wellbeing Nurse

• Forward Leeds - Irford House
• Forward Leeds - Armley Court
• Forward Leeds - Kirkgate

Time type: Full time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday with the occasional late night clinicsuntil 7pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,266 - £54,478 per annum

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Forward Leeds have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Wellbeing Nurse, the role will support the clinical team in the service and delivery of direct service user care.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• 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.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-09-30