We are recruiting to our homeless and complex needs team to provide outreach services to patients in hostels and in practice who require support with their health needs. We are an award-winning team that comprises of GPs and Nurses who provide holistic care to this complex group.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide long-term condition management.
2. Ensure all vaccinations and immunisations are up to date and assess the patients' risks and vaccinate appropriately.
3. Assessments in hostels and in Practice at HAC (homeless access clinic).
4. Liaise with other agencies to ensure we are providing the best outcomes for this client group.
About us
Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including protected study leave with financial allowance. You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package.
Brownlow is an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive for our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse community which we are proud to serve. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+ community, members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups, and from those who are disabled and/or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these.
Although not required by law, we strongly recommend that all staff have received all Covid vaccinations.
Extended access will form part of your contracted hours.
Job responsibilities
The Homeless Nurse will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves providing health assessments, support with managing complex health conditions, and liaising with other services to ensure a holistic approach to care both in the primary care setting and the hotels they reside in.
Primary Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct health assessments and provide person-centered care for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
2. Administer treatments, medication, and immunisations as required, including wound care, infection control, management of long-term medical conditions, and support around mental health, substance misuse, and other complex health issues.
Secondary Responsibilities:
1. Liaise with outside agencies to support the patient with their health and social needs.
2. Act as an advocate for their individual health needs.
3. Participate in supporting the practice with GP and Nurse trainees as Brownlow is a training practice.
4. Attend meetings and conferences relevant to the role.
5. Participate in monthly educational meetings.
6. Undertake mandatory training and educational training to ensure delivering safe, effective, and up-to-date care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN
* LTC Modules
* Clinical Examination
Skills
* Empathy
* Ability to perform physical assessments and provide care in varied environments
* Ability to transport supplies and equipment
Personal Qualities
* This role requires a deep sense of empathy and the ability to work with clients who may face significant barriers to accessing healthcare.
* Ability to work as part of a team and to be able to work autonomously.
Experience
* Monitoring or managing long-term medical conditions.
* Happy to lone work and manage your own workload.
* Happy to work with people with substance misuse.
* Happy to work with people with mental health issues.
* To work closely with other agencies and services and other professionals.
* Working in primary care or the community setting.
* Managing issues around sexual health.
* Wound care.
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Depending on experience.
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