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NHS Jobs; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing resources

Pension scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assertive Outreach Nurse to deliver flexible, person-centred support to individuals experiencing severe disadvantage across Nottinghamshire County. The role is community-based, delivering clinical outreach and substance misuse interventions in housing, health venues and outreach settings.

The post requires a first-level registered nurse with an active NMC PIN, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse with current NMC PIN.
• Experience in community outreach and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of substance misuse treatment, harm reduction and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical outreach interventions to individuals experiencing severe disadvantage in community settings.
• Undertake comprehensive physical assessments and support access to healthcare services.
• Administer Buvidal injections in line with prescribing guidance and protocols.
• Provide harm reduction advice, overdose prevention education and wound care support.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure timely access to alcohol treatment and recovery services.
• Train others in Naloxone use and promote access across the population.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC PIN

Community nursing

Substance misuse understanding

Harm reduction

Wound care

Risk assessment

Signposting to services

Education

NMC registration / Nursing degree

Job description

Location: Mansfield,Nottinghamshire,NG18 1ER,United, NG18 1ER

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assertive Outreach Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering flexible, person-centred support to individuals experiencing severe multiple disadvantage (SMD) across Nottinghamshire County. This is a unique opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and engaging people who may struggle to access traditional treatment settings. Working predominantly in the community, you will provide specialist substance misuse nursing interventions directly to individuals in supported housing, our health bus, community venues and other outreach settings. You will play a key role in improving access to treatment for people facing multiple and complex needs, including substance misuse, homelessness, poor mental health, offending histories, and social exclusion. About the Role Working autonomously across Nottinghamshire County, you will: Deliver clinical outreach interventions to individuals experiencing severe multiple disadvantage. Undertake comprehensive physical assessments in community settings and support access to primary and secondary healthcare services. Identify, engage and support individuals who would benefit from Buvidal treatment, including those who may be disengaged from traditional services. Administer Buvidal injections safely within community and outreach environments in line with prescribing guidance and organisational protocols. Initiate and support Buvidal treatment programmes for individuals transitioning from oral buprenorphine, methadone or entering treatment for the first time. Provide harm reduction advice, overdose prevention education, wound care support, and interventions aimed at reducing drug-related deaths. Conduct comprehensive alcohol assessments to determine levels of dependence, identify risks, and recommend the most appropriate treatment pathway, including community detoxification, inpatient detoxification, or residential rehabilitation. Work closely with prescribers and partner agencies to facilitate referrals, support treatment readiness, and ensure individuals receive timely access to alcohol treatment and recovery services. Train service users and partner agencies in the use of Naloxone and ensure widespread access across the SMD population. Deliver BBV screening, health promotion and Hepatitis B vaccinations where clinically appropriate. Build and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with people who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, stigma and barriers to healthcare. Work closely alongside housing providers, outreach teams, mental health services, social care professionals and other partner agencies to coordinate support. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service performance, governance and quality assurance processes. Participate in safeguarding processes, risk management and multidisciplinary case discussions. Provide advice, screening support and signposting to appropriate sexual health services, including access to STI testing, contraception and HIV prevention initiatives such as PrEP, helping to reduce barriers to healthcare engagement. Deliver basic wound care interventions within community settings and assess ongoing clinical needs, providing advice and signposting to appropriate healthcare services, including Street Health and primary care providers, to ensure continued treatment and support. About You You will be: A first level Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN. An experienced practitioner who is confident working independently in community settings. Passionate about supporting people with multiple disadvantage and reducing barriers to treatment. Skilled in assessment, care planning and risk management. Knowledgeable about substance misuse treatment, harm reduction and health promotion interventions. Able to establish professional, empathetic and non-judgemental relationships with people who may have complex presentations. Comfortable working flexibly across a large geographical area and managing your own caseload. Experienced in working collaboratively with multiple agencies and professionals. Committed to trauma-informed, recovery-focused and strengths-based approaches. Additional Requirements Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use. Ability to travel throughout Nottinghamshire County on a daily basis. Willingness to work in a variety of community settings, including supported accommodation, hostels, day services and outreach locations. Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, multiple disadvantage and social exclusion is highly desirable. We want to support you to recognise and achieve your goals: We hold regular national nurse and HCA forums, and you will have regular 1:1s and appraisals We actively support our nurses with revalidation with protected continuing professional development time, which totals up to 6 days per year. We also have a wide range of educational opportunities including free access to the RCNi learning platform and we reimburse your NMC fee We offer you the opportunity to use the government backed Apprenticeship Levy fund to develop nursing practice in line with your specific role All our team members are encouraged to take a wellbeing hour every week and access personal well -being resources Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands What we offer you: Generous holiday entitlement (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years service Flexible working arrangements Paid Wellness hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program Contributory pension scheme Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more A friendly and supportive team environment Free eye test vouchers Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities Cycle to Work and generous Refer a Friend Scheme As part of our commitment to patient safety and professional standards, all nurses are required to wear the designated company uniform while on duty. This ensures a consistent, hygienic, and professional appearance in line with our healthcare protocols

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust