181536 Senior Blood Borne Virus Prevention Worker

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

Reducing harm associated with chaotic injecting drug use and unsafe sexual practices.

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the Team. This includes the determination of work in relation to service needs (especially out of hours and weekend provision), management of equipment distribution as well as the collection of data. The post holder is responsible for the procurement and provision of injecting equipment, the formation of a team approach to harm minimisation, information and support to clients. Additionally and in collaboration with other agencies facilitate ways in which to reach “hard to reach” injecting drug users. This will be provided in a number of settings; including street outreach, often in adverse weather conditions, mobile clinics, patents homes and fixed site facilitation. The post holder will have full responsibility for the monthly staff rotation of work across Lothian.

Provision of teaching, training and supervision to students undertaking post registration degrees or diplomas and to other professionals requiring knowledge about harm reduction/minimisation. This will involve induction planning and mentorship of approximately 4 students per year. This also involves managing the Harm Reduction Team Training Programme



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