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Homeless Outreach Nurse

companyBrownlow Group Practice
locationLiverpool, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 5 days ago
Homelessness
Job summary

We are recruiting to our homeless and complexneeds team to provide outreach services to patients in hostels and in practice who require support withtheir health needs, we are an award winning team that comprises of GPs andNurses who provide holistic care to this complex group.

Main duties of the job

To provide long term conditionmanagement

Ensure all vaccinations andimmunisations are up to date and assess the patients risks and vaccinateappropriately

Assessments in hostels and in Practiceat HAC (homeless access clinic)

Liaise with other agencies to ensurewe are providing the best outcomes for this client group

About us

Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptionalemployer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staffbenefits and incentives including protected study leave with financialallowance. You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package.

Brownlow is an organisation that is committedto equality and diversity, and we strive for our workforce to be representativeand inclusive of the complex and diverse community which we are proud to serve. Weare particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals withlinguistic 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 structuraland systemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groupsand marginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are awarethat any such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work toovercome and dismantle these.

Although not required by law we stronglyrecommend 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 RoadLiverpool L3 2BG

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Homeless Nurse will work within amulti-disciplinary team to deliver high quality care and support the individualsexperiencing homelessness. The role involves providing health assessments,support with managing complex health conditions and liaising with otherservices to ensure a holistic approach to care both in the primary care settingor the hotels they reside in.

Primary Key Responsibilities:

Conduct health assessments and provide a person- centered care forthe individual who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Administertreatments, medication, immunisations as required, including wound care,infection control, management of long term medical conditions and supportaround mental health, substance misuse and other complex health issues.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Liaise with outside agencies to support the patient with their health andsocial needs.

Act as an advocate for their individual health needs.

Participate in supporting the practice with GP and Nurse trainees asBrownlow is a training practice.

Attend meetings and conferences relevant to the role.

Participate in monthly educational meetings.

Undertake mandatory training and educational training to ensuredelivering safe, effective and up to date care.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The Homeless Nurse will work within amulti-disciplinary team to deliver high quality care and support the individualsexperiencing homelessness. The role involves providing health assessments,support with managing complex health conditions and liaising with otherservices to ensure a holistic approach to care both in the primary care settingor the hotels they reside in.

Primary Key Responsibilities:

Conduct health assessments and provide a person- centered care forthe individual who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Administertreatments, medication, immunisations as required, including wound care,infection control, management of long term medical conditions and supportaround mental health, substance misuse and other complex health issues.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Liaise with outside agencies to support the patient with their health andsocial needs.

Act as an advocate for their individual health needs.

Participate in supporting the practice with GP and Nurse trainees asBrownlow is a training practice.

Attend meetings and conferences relevant to the role.

Participate in monthly educational meetings.

Undertake mandatory training and educational training to ensuredelivering safe, effective and up to date care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • Car driver
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

  • RGN
  • Car driver
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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Brownlow Group Practice
Address

Brownlow Health @ Pembroke Place

70 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

Merseyside

L69 3GF

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