Specialist Homeless Clinical Practitioner
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds, UK
Published today
Homelessness
Full time
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced registered senior practitioner (you couldbe a community nurse, occupational therapist, or paramedic), with a strongsense of social justice, to join the Homeless Health Inclusion Team to expandthe model of care delivery to people involved in the Single HomelessApplication Program (SHAP).
We deliver transformational models of physical and mental healthcare topeople experiencing homelessness, Gypsy and Traveller communities, andinclusion health groups across Leeds in partnership with the third sector,Leeds City Council, Primary Care, Adult Social Care and Leeds Teaching HospitalTrust. We manage a caseload of people into our specialist intermediate caremodel post discharge from hospital or coordinate and case manage to avoidunnecessary admissions. We provide
The SHAPprogramme is targeted at those with the longest histories of rough sleeping orthe most complex needs and vulnerable young people (age 18-25) at risk ofhomelessness or rough sleeping.
Youwill work with those with the longest histories of rough sleeping, working collaborativelyand assessing their health needs and supporting their health goals. You willrepresent health at strategic meetings whilst also having a clinical caseload. Youwill
About us
Working for Leeds communityHealthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcareprovides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. Wetreat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, andwork in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based ondeeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high qualitycare to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated"Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" forcaring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generousannual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list ofattractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click onthe Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK.Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or havingsecured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work inthe UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please considercarefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
General Requirements
Essential
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
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Burmantofts Health Centre
Cromwell Mount
Leeds
LS9 7TA
Employer's website
We are looking for an experienced registered senior practitioner (you couldbe a community nurse, occupational therapist, or paramedic), with a strongsense of social justice, to join the Homeless Health Inclusion Team to expandthe model of care delivery to people involved in the Single HomelessApplication Program (SHAP).
We deliver transformational models of physical and mental healthcare topeople experiencing homelessness, Gypsy and Traveller communities, andinclusion health groups across Leeds in partnership with the third sector,Leeds City Council, Primary Care, Adult Social Care and Leeds Teaching HospitalTrust. We manage a caseload of people into our specialist intermediate caremodel post discharge from hospital or coordinate and case manage to avoidunnecessary admissions. We provide
- Healthservices in intermediate care beds.
- Specialist GP,nursing and navigator assessment to hospital patients identified asexperiencing homelessness.
- Casemanagement, working with housing and other services to ensure accommodation andsupport is accessed. We signpost to community services to avoid readmissions tohospital. Actively working withindividuals in intermediate care beds to ensure a maximum length of stay asclinically appropriate and liaise with other agencies to source appropriateaccommodation for them to move in to.
- Detailedneeds assessment to aid continuity of care.
- Additionalflats as part of the out of hospital service.
The SHAPprogramme is targeted at those with the longest histories of rough sleeping orthe most complex needs and vulnerable young people (age 18-25) at risk ofhomelessness or rough sleeping.
Youwill work with those with the longest histories of rough sleeping, working collaborativelyand assessing their health needs and supporting their health goals. You willrepresent health at strategic meetings whilst also having a clinical caseload. Youwill
- work toexpand the current offer of Intermediate Care.
- visit patientsin temporary accommodation, and patients homes to assess health needs andfacilitate a secondary or community care offer.
- develop linkswith other services.
- holisticallyassess health needs and work with patients on self-identified health goals.
- coordinate complex safe discharge from hospital.
- identify and implement appropriate interventions.
- provide education to stakeholders.
- facilitate primaryand community care offers for wound care, medication reviews, and ongoingmonitoring of long-term condition management.
- be involvedin multi-agency working.
- attend citymeetings, influencing strategy for our patient group.
- lead MDTmeetings.
- collect data& conduct clinical audits.
- deputise for theHomeless Integration Lead.
About us
Working for Leeds communityHealthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcareprovides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. Wetreat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, andwork in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based ondeeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high qualitycare to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated"Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" forcaring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generousannual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list ofattractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click onthe Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK.Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or havingsecured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work inthe UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please considercarefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
General Requirements
Essential
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
- Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
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
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Burmantofts Health Centre
Cromwell Mount
Leeds
LS9 7TA
Employer's website