Job summaryAs directed by the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse, the post-holder will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team offering specialist clinical interventions individuals accessing our services.All members of staff are required to always act in accordance with Change Grow Live expectations of attitudes and behaviours. These attitudes and behaviours include, but are not limited to:Representing Change Grow Live in a professional manner on all occasions.Striving to improve and share good practice, and work towards continuous improvementMaintaining and promoting effective communication and shared good practice across the organisation as a whole and externally.To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.Adopting a co-operative approach to service delivery which draws on the strength, knowledge, and expertise of all individuals including individuals who use our services, staff, and volunteersPromoting mutual trust and respect as a guiding principle for all working relationships both internal and external Reporting and working relationshipsThe role will report directly to the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.Reporting relationships may change.Main duties of the jobThe main focus of this role involves a comprehensive approach to sexual health and family planning. Responsibilities include conducting STI testing, initial contraception assessments, and regular reviews to ensure the most suitable and effective contraceptive methods are provided. The position requires the provision of various contraceptive options, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), in collaboration with local healthcare providers. Additionally, the job supports care coordinators in managing cases related to STI risks and family planning. A key aspect of the role is leading partnership efforts with local Sexual Health Providers and clinics, coordinating ongoing care for LARC treatments, such as IUD fittings. The job also entails delivering health and wellbeing clinics within the sexual health and family planning scope, conducting assessments, and providing follow-up advice and treatments. Building therapeutic relationships with individuals facing substance misuse challenges is crucial, as is developing partnerships to support their recovery journeys. The role also includes developing and delivering health education with a focus on sexual health, undertaking phlebotomy when necessary, discussing results with medical staff or partner agencies, and offering health promotion, harm reduction advice, screenings, and vaccinations for blood-borne viruses as part of a broader clinical and psychosocial intervention strategy.About usBelieve in peopleAt Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.Our mission and visionOur mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs directed by the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse, the post-holder will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team offering specialist clinical interventions individuals accessing our services.All members of staff are required to always act in accordance with Change Grow Live expectations of attitudes and behaviours. These attitudes and behaviours include, but are not limited to:Representing Change Grow Live in a professional manner on all occasions.Striving to improve and share good practice, and work towards continuous improvementMaintaining and promoting effective communication and shared good practice across the organisation as a whole and externally.To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.Adopting a co-operative approach to service delivery which draws on the strength, knowledge, and expertise of all individuals including individuals who use our services, staff, and volunteersPromoting mutual trust and respect as a guiding principle for all working relationships both internal and external Reporting and working relationshipsThe role will report directly to the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.Reporting relationships may change.Role-specific responsibilitiesClinical PracticeUndertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.Undertake assessments for all alcohol individuals who use our services as indicated in the Change Grow Live Alcohol Policy and Procedure, using the outcome to determine safe detoxification as required.Assist in the titration process for opioid individuals who use our services as required by service need to ensure the service user achieves an optimum dose of opioid substitution therapy (OST). This process is supported by good communication to other team members, including community pharmacists.Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations when indicated.Undertake STI testing and the initial contraception assessment, advice, and regular reviews to ensure the most appropriate and effective method of contraception is undertaken and offered.Provide contraception including long-acting reversable contraception (LARC) when appropriate and work in partnership with the local provider to ensure the service users needs are met.Support care co-ordinators with case management of individuals who are at risk of STIs and family planning issues.Lead on partnership work with the local Sexual Health Provider and the respective Sexual Health clinics.Liaise with local providers, lead clinicians to co-ordinate care of those requiring in ongoing LARC treatments in their respective clinics such as IUD fittings.Deliver health and wellbeing clinics for people who fall under the Sexual Health/family planning remit.Conduct family planning assessments and follow on contraception advice / treatment including LARC.Develop therapeutic alliances with people who have substance misuse problems and develop effective partnerships with service users to support their individual recovery journeys.Attend external meetings that involve Sexual health services when required.Develop and provide health education especially regarding the sexual health of our service users.Work within and consolidate integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV).Undertake community alcohol detoxification either at the service or at the service users home.Support opioid detoxification in the community.Undertake phlebotomy, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.Use blood results to support the assessment of the current health status of individuals who use our services, the need for specialist medical referral and the suitability for community detoxification.Where indicated, refer for specialist inpatient services (including detoxification) and liaise with hospital and inpatient unit staff.Contribute to Change Grow Lives Naloxone Strategy by training staff and individuals who use our services in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to individuals who use our services at every opportunity.Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to individuals who use our services. Organise signposting to other services as required and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate.Have a demonstrable ability to manage emergency situations by being proficient in basic life support, defibrillation and managing a medical emergency e.g., anaphylaxis and overdose until the ambulance arrives.Understand and adhere to the legislation surrounding the use of patient group directions (PGDs).Utilise psychosocial intervention in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services and ownership of recovery planning.CommunicationDevelop therapeutic alliances with individuals who use our services and develop effective partnerships with them to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion and harm reduction advice.Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other healthcare agencies, including GPs.Maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions. Ensure that all revalidation requirements are being met and communicated to line manager.Develop and provide health education, regarding problematic alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug detoxification.Attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role in agreement with and under the direction of the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.Delivering a Quality ServiceThe post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that people who use substances consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and Change Grow Live clinical protocols and procedures.LeadershipProvide clinical leadership within the service, including providing support, coaching, and teaching to staff working at the service around harm reduction including BBVS and health promotion.Dependent on service structure will provide line management/supervision to named health care assistants, student nurse placements and or volunteers working with the nursing team.Team WorkingTo take part in assessing the suitability for transfer of clients to shared care services within the community.To work with others to ensure individuals who use our services have timely access to safe and effective prescribing for community detoxification from substances, across operational sites.Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.Working with colleagues in the service to design and deliver a community opioid and alcohol detoxification plan utilising a care co-ordinated approach to service user care.Risk ManagementProvide harm reduction advice to injecting individuals who use our services, providing information and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed of safely.Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans for individuals who use our services engaged in the service.Utilise appropriate prevention techniques to reduce substance misuse related harm and to aid in the prevention of multiple physical harms caused by drugs and alcohol.Managing InformationRecord and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.Ensure that all data requirements in relation to individuals who use our services are met within defined deadlines.The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of Change Grow Live.Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required and to work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.This role may involve evening, weekend, and bank holiday working.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFirst level registered nurse with recent relevant post qualification experience and a current PIN.DesirableTrained in phlebotomy.Qualification in substance misuse.ExperienceEssentialA clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.Ability to assess and co-produce recovery plans with the individual using our services, and formulate written reports, as necessary.Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies.Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. Respond flexibly to the demands of the post. Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards individuals who use our services and all stakeholders.Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for individuals who use our services.Ability to travel between services.A commitment to engaging with, understanding, and promoting CGLs values and vision.An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with individuals who use our services, peers, and other relevant professionals.A responsibility for your own health, safety, and wellbeing as well as those around you e.g., colleagues and individuals using our services.An understanding of, and commitment to, treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential.An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and to contribute to and where relevant oversee the learning of others.DesirableRelevant recent experience of working within sexual health treatment.Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and sexual health issues.Experience of contributing to project development.Knowledge of local services and geography.Motivational interviewing techniques.Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChange Grow LiveAddressChange Grow Live183-185 Whitechapel RoadWhitechapelGreater LondonE1 1DNEmployer's websitehttps://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)