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Outreach Nurse for the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team

Haringey GP Federation
locationLondon, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 2 days ago
Homelessness
Part time
Job summary

Job Title:Outreach Nurse/Allied Healthcare Professional for the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team, Haringey GP Federation

Accountable to: Clinical Directors for Haringey Primary Care Networks and Chief Executive Office for Haringey GP Federation

Line manager: Integrated Services Manager Haringey GP Federation / GP Clinical Lead

Hours of work: Part time

Remuneration: £44,000 - £52,000, depending on experience. Salary is pro-rata.

Contract length:Fixed term until 31/03/26 with option to extend

Location: Haringey GP Federation Offices

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY

Charlton House Medical Centre

579c High Road

Tottenham

London

N17 6SB

Street Outreach Service in Haringey (with daily on foot/public transport travel to hostels, hotels and emergency accommodation sites in Haringey, occasional travel beyond Haringey to neighbouring boroughs)

Interview date: 08/05/2025 - Please ensure date is available

Main duties of the job

population and to be part of a pioneering health inclusionteam!

The Haringey GP Federation is looking for an experiencedclinician who would be able to work within their professional boundaries for thesuccessfullyestablished Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team.

As an Outreach Clinician you will provide holisticmedical care for patients experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping inHaringey.

The role will include:

Clinicaloutreach shifts for patients living on the streets and in emergencyaccommodation. Outreach is a jointservice with the teams care navigator and currently takes place four days aweek. There is no lone working.

Participation(and occasional chairing) at the weekly multidisciplinary meeting with alliedservices such as local drugs and alcohol teams.

Weeklydrop-in sessions at the day centre for patients experiencing homelessness.

Contributionto the services weekly GP led health inclusion clinic.

Workingwith the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team on service maintenance and servicebuild

Workingwith the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team on stakeholder and communityengagement by contributing to local and national presentations

About us

We are the Haringey GP Federation, a young and growing organisation working with 34 member practices in the diverse and vibrant borough of Haringey in north London.

Our vision is to support the people of Haringey to be healthier and happier. We do this by strengthening, innovating and advocating for strong and sustainable General Practice in Haringey.

Our friendly, collaborative team has deservedly earned a strong reputation for providing best practice Primary Care services at scale. We are proud that our teams achievements have won external recognition, including at the recent HSJ awards for demonstrating professionally diverse clinical leadership in primary care.

We welcome and encourage innovative ways of working which respond to the changing needs of the population in Haringey. We are building a sustainable workforce that is fully equipped and motivated for the work we undertake and constantly seek to expand opportunities which allow development for our staff and practices alike.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice.

To manage a clinical caseload and deal with patients presenting needs in an outreach, in-reach, drop-in clinic and primary care setting.

To provide clinical leadership where appropriate within the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team and support other members of the team to develop and maintain clinical skills appropriate to your role and expertise.

Recognise the need for alternative working patterns and flexibility.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice.

To manage a clinical caseload and deal with patients presenting needs in an outreach, in-reach, drop-in clinic and primary care setting.

To provide clinical leadership where appropriate within the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team and support other members of the team to develop and maintain clinical skills appropriate to your role and expertise.

Recognise the need for alternative working patterns and flexibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant registration as a Paramedic/Nurse/Relevant clinical position (minimum 1 year post registration).
  • AND:
  • DBS clearance
  • Current and valid certification
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Desirable

  • Prescriber certification
  • Minor Illness certification
  • Member of College of Paramedics
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development activities
  • Basic Life Support
  • Diploma in Primary and Urgent Care
  • Experience working with patients experiencing homelessness
Experience

Essential

  • Advanced clinical practice skills
  • Clinical examination skills
  • Management of patients with common acute medical conditions
  • Management of patients with long-term conditions
  • Knowledge of the NHS
  • Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care and the rough sleeping population
  • Recent experience of working in an outreach service / General Practice environment
Desirable

  • Management of patients with complex needs
  • Experience of preventative medicine
  • Experience with chronic disease management
  • Experience of working to achieve standards and targets
  • Experience of trauma informed care
  • Experience of mental health, substance misuse management
  • Experience of wound care
  • Experience of working with patients across a range of settings
  • Experience in managing conditions which affect rough sleeping and homeless populations
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant registration as a Paramedic/Nurse/Relevant clinical position (minimum 1 year post registration).
  • AND:
  • DBS clearance
  • Current and valid certification
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Desirable

  • Prescriber certification
  • Minor Illness certification
  • Member of College of Paramedics
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development activities
  • Basic Life Support
  • Diploma in Primary and Urgent Care
  • Experience working with patients experiencing homelessness
Experience

Essential

  • Advanced clinical practice skills
  • Clinical examination skills
  • Management of patients with common acute medical conditions
  • Management of patients with long-term conditions
  • Knowledge of the NHS
  • Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care and the rough sleeping population
  • Recent experience of working in an outreach service / General Practice environment
Desirable

  • Management of patients with complex needs
  • Experience of preventative medicine
  • Experience with chronic disease management
  • Experience of working to achieve standards and targets
  • Experience of trauma informed care
  • Experience of mental health, substance misuse management
  • Experience of wound care
  • Experience of working with patients across a range of settings
  • Experience in managing conditions which affect rough sleeping and homeless populations
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.

Employer details

Employer name

Haringey GP Federation
Address

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY

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