Job requirements
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Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
You will have an interest in bridging the gap between health and equality.
- Qualifications
You will have a strong interest in working with vulnerable people.
- Qualifications
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.
- Qualifications
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.
- Qualifications
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.
- Qualifications
Driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable due to working across various sites.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
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 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.
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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This advert is for Health & Wellbeing Nurse - Recovery Steps Cumbria with Waythrough in Carlisle, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £40266.00 to £54478.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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