Job summary
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
To provide long term condition
management
Ensure all vaccinations and
immunisations are up to date and assess the patients risks and vaccinate
appropriately
Assessments in hostels and in Practice
at HAC (homeless access clinic)
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.
Other job locations include:
Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY
Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL
26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL
155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF
2 Vauxhall Road
Liverpool L3 2BG
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Homeless Nurse will work within a
multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality care and support the 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
or the hotels they reside in.
Primary Key Responsibilities:
Conduct health assessments and provide a person- centered care for
the individual who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Administer
treatments, medication, 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:
Liaise with outside agencies to support the patient with their health and
social needs.
Act as an advocate for their individual health needs.
Participate in supporting the practice with GP and Nurse trainees as
Brownlow is a training practice.
Attend meetings and conferences relevant to the role.
Participate in monthly educational meetings.
Undertake mandatory training and educational training to ensure
delivering safe, effective and up to date care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Homeless Nurse will work within a
multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality care and support the 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
or the hotels they reside in.
Primary Key Responsibilities:
Conduct health assessments and provide a person- centered care for
the individual who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Administer
treatments, medication, 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:
Liaise with outside agencies to support the patient with their health and
social needs.
Act as an advocate for their individual health needs.
Participate in supporting the practice with GP and Nurse trainees as
Brownlow is a training practice.
Attend meetings and conferences relevant to the role.
Participate in monthly educational meetings.
Undertake mandatory training and educational training to ensure
delivering safe, effective and up to date care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- LTC Modules
- Clinical Examination
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Empathy
- Ability to perform physical assessments and provide care in varied environments
- Ability to transport supplies and equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Monitoring or managing long term medical conditions
- Phlebotomy / venipuncture
- 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
Desirable
- Working in primary care or the community setting
- Managing issues around sexual health
- Wound care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- LTC Modules
- Clinical Examination
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Empathy
- Ability to perform physical assessments and provide care in varied environments
- Ability to transport supplies and equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Monitoring or managing long term medical conditions
- Phlebotomy / venipuncture
- 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
Desirable
- 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
