Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Community Nurse to join our Primary Care Team delivering health care to the Homeless community in Birmingham. We are based in a GP practice near the city centre dedicated to the Homeless and have well established links to all other agencies involved in the care of the homeless including Birmingham City Council Homeless outreach teams, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust Homeless Community Mental Health Teams and associated 3rd sector partners in the care of the Homeless.
We are a hardworking team and require someone who wants to be a team player but can work on their own initiative to develop services and is flexible enough to meet the challenges of the post. An interest in women’s health would be welcomed. The post holder must be motivated to work with a variety of agencies including hostel staff, accommodation providers and outreach workers to assertively engage with service users who may be experiencing complex and significant health issues.
We can offer you a wealth of experience in delivering care to the vulnerable and to substance misusers, good team support and great opportunities for personal development and training.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post to work in a mainly outreach role, alongside our experienced homeless outreach nurse, to deliver care to our most vulnerable patients who do not actively engage with their care or the service and are often experiencing serious health issues as a result of their substance misuse and lifestyle.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Date posted
11 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
436-4640021
Job locations
Homeless Primary care Team
William Booth Lane
Birmingham
B4 6HA
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
