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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.
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