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Health & Wellbeing Nurse - Forward Leeds

Waythrough

Leeds, LS14 6PF £40,266 – £54,478 a year Permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 30 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Waythrough, Bowburn

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2235, Registered mental health nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Public reference figures for that route: the general salary minimum is £25,000 a year, and salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

Location: This role will be based across all Forward Leeds sites, with base location at Irford House, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 6PA and will involve occasional late night clinics and home visits

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

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve 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 its 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 its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,266 to £54,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0061-26-0046

Job locations

Forward Leeds

Irford House

Seacroft Crescent

Leeds

LS14 6PF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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