Job summary
This is a unique nursing post that has potential to change lives. Join our award-winning specialist service and be part of something meaningful, innovative and rewarding.
Luther Street Medical Centre is a nationally recognised GP service providing high-quality healthcare to people experiencing homelessness across Oxfordshire. We're expanding our reach and we need a dynamic, compassionate Band 6 Outreach Nurse to help us deliver excellent care directly to the communities who need it most.
It's a chance to take your skills out into the community, hostels, day centres, temporary accommodation, and street settings bringing healthcare to people who cannot easily access it.
Funded in partnership with Homeless Oxfordshire, this role places you at the forefront of integrated health and housing support, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team including GPs, inclusion health nurse practitioners, mental health practitioners, addiction specialists, dentists, volunteers and the Oxfordshire Health & Homelessness Inclusion Team.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Main duties of the job
- Delivery of preventative primary care and pre-hospital health interventions to the homeless and vulnerable groups - focussing on outreach work
- Effective operation of a nursing outreach service in community settings e.g. hostels, voluntary groups, homeless day centres and temporary accommodation
- Working collaboratively with staff in community settings (e.g. supported accommodation, voluntary groups, homeless day centres) and the Oxfordshire Health and Homelessness Inclusion Team to support patient health.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Close collaboration with and reporting to CEO for Homeless Oxfordshire will be expected as part of this role
- Run nurse-led clinics in community settings to improve availability of health services for those people experiencing homelessness (PEH) who currently do not have such access
- Work collaboratively with other relevant services to plan and implement regular outreach to reach high-need individuals
- Be proactive in delivering public health nursing interventions e.g. immunisation programmes, to the target patient cohorts
- Offer information and education on long-term conditions and other health issues relevant to PEH to frontline home lessness services to help them better support their clients
- Support hostels/day centres that do not have strong links to their local health providers to develop and enhance support for residents
- Actively participate in the orientation, training and supervision of registered and unregistered staff, including students
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Close collaboration with and reporting to CEO for Homeless Oxfordshire will be expected as part of this role
- Run nurse-led clinics in community settings to improve availability of health services for those people experiencing homelessness (PEH) who currently do not have such access
- Work collaboratively with other relevant services to plan and implement regular outreach to reach high-need individuals
- Be proactive in delivering public health nursing interventions e.g. immunisation programmes, to the target patient cohorts
- Offer information and education on long-term conditions and other health issues relevant to PEH to frontline home lessness services to help them better support their clients
- Support hostels/day centres that do not have strong links to their local health providers to develop and enhance support for residents
- Actively participate in the orientation, training and supervision of registered and unregistered staff, including students
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult (RN)
- Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management.
- Good written English skills. Good computer skills.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective triage skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability of working in a team environment and delivering on team objectives
- Demonstrates ability to manage change
Desirable
- Mentorship experience
- Experience in addictions care
- Experience in chronic disease management
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of the needs of vulnerable groups
- Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Training in clinical supervision
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult (RN)
- Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management.
- Good written English skills. Good computer skills.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate effective triage skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability of working in a team environment and delivering on team objectives
- Demonstrates ability to manage change
Desirable
- Mentorship experience
- Experience in addictions care
- Experience in chronic disease management
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of the needs of vulnerable groups
- Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Training in clinical supervision
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).
