Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for compassionate nurses to join a team that provides health care to the homeless population of Central London and to act as an advocate, liaising with both statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure best outcomes for patients.
This is for a fixed term, initially 6 month.
You will use a case management approach supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantage, unable to engage with existing specialist services. They will have experienced adverse childhood events compounded in adulthood through their homeless experience. They may not have the skillset set to self care or engage with health services. Consequently, they have significant unmet physical health problems including severe and enduring mental health problems, chaotic drug use and change resistant alcohol use.
Main duties of the job
Case management will require a whole person trauma informed approach with the nurse following the patient on their journey. This will involve in reach to patients placed in temporary accommodation, hostels and rough sleeping on the street many of whom will move within the pathway. The role requires a trauma informed approach delivered at a pace suitable for the patient and to develop interests and confidence engaging with health. The nurse will be required to deliver advanced nursing care as well as plan and coordinate multidisciplinary working to achieve this outcome.
We are looking for non-judgemental, skilled and dynamic nurses with a commitment to providing high standards of care for this vulnerable group. You will need to be flexible, an excellent problem solver, and have the ability to work as a lone nurse during clinic time.
Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a background in primary care, preferably as a practice/walk-in centre nurse. The job is Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs – Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster – and Hertfordshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To use advanced nursing skills and knowledge to provide autonomous holistic assessment, diagnosis and management of homeless patients presenting with acute undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions and injuries, complex health needs and/or long-term conditions
- To provide complete episodes of care based on the best possible evidence and work within clinical guidelines, utilising expert judgement to work outside these frameworks when necessary
- To provide advanced nursing care to people experiencing homelessness both in a clinic setting and during outreach to the street and other locations
- To work in partnership with other community teams / voluntary organisations in order to ensure the seamless delivery of care to the homeless population and proactive engagement with underserved groups
- To act as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, assisting patients to overcome barriers to healthcare and supporting their own choices in regard to their care whilst promoting independence and self-care
- Record, collate and present case management data interventions and outcomes at team peer review.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To use advanced nursing skills and knowledge to provide autonomous holistic assessment, diagnosis and management of homeless patients presenting with acute undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions and injuries, complex health needs and/or long-term conditions
- To provide complete episodes of care based on the best possible evidence and work within clinical guidelines, utilising expert judgement to work outside these frameworks when necessary
- To provide advanced nursing care to people experiencing homelessness both in a clinic setting and during outreach to the street and other locations
- To work in partnership with other community teams / voluntary organisations in order to ensure the seamless delivery of care to the homeless population and proactive engagement with underserved groups
- To act as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, assisting patients to overcome barriers to healthcare and supporting their own choices in regard to their care whilst promoting independence and self-care
- Record, collate and present case management data interventions and outcomes at team peer review.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RGN / RN
- Post-registration training and education
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RGN / RN
- Post-registration training and education
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
