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Reference: B0061-26-0047
Job summary
Location:Across our North and West Cumbria sites (Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Whitehaven, Workington, Kendal & Penrith)
Working Hours:37 Hours (Monday to Friday, 09:1517:15)
Main duties of the job
Deliver nurse-led clinics across North and West Cumbria
Complete and document comprehensive healthcare and alcohol assessments.
Accurately record all activity on the electronic record system.
Provide health promotion, harm reduction advice and brief interventions.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external health partners.
Maintain professional standards in line with NMC and organisational policies.
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.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,266 to £54,478 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0061-26-0047
Job locations
Recovery Steps
1st Floor, Stocklund House
Castle Street
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8SY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Recovery Steps - Cumbria is looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Nurse to deliver high-quality, nurse-led care to individuals affected by substance use.
You will play a key role in completing comprehensive health and alcohol assessments, supporting harm reduction and promoting improved health and wellbeing outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary recovery service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Recovery Steps - Cumbria is looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Nurse to deliver high-quality, nurse-led care to individuals affected by substance use.
You will play a key role in completing comprehensive health and alcohol assessments, supporting harm reduction and promoting improved health and wellbeing outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary recovery service.
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Waythrough
Address
Recovery Steps
1st Floor, Stocklund House
Castle Street
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8SY
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Waythrough
Address
Recovery Steps
1st Floor, Stocklund House
Castle Street
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8SY
United Kingdom