Community Homeless Health Practitioner

Sirona care & health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to tackling health inequalities in the community. As a key member of the Community Homeless Health Team, you will play an essential role in providing care to vulnerable individuals facing homelessness. This position offers the opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating with various agencies to ensure comprehensive support for patients. With a focus on evidence-based clinical decision-making, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Embrace a career that fosters professional growth and allows you to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

NHS Benefits

27+ Days Annual Leave

Participation in NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner with a nursing qualification.
• Ability to engage with vulnerable groups and address health inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for homeless individuals.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Evidence-based Decision Making

Adaptability

Education

Nursing Qualification

Relevant Healthcare Degree

Job description

Sirona's Community Homeless Health Team

Supports individuals who are homeless, sofa surfing, or in temporary and emergency accommodation. We help 'bridge the gap' and promote re-engagement with healthcare.

Day to day, you will contribute to tackling health inequalities by working with the most vulnerable groups.

You will proactively engage with individuals who have identified health inequalities at various venues in local communities, helping them to improve their lifestyle and overall health.

You will be an experienced practitioner, acting within your professional boundaries, providing care from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care.

Working as part of the team and autonomously, you will demonstrate safe, evidence-based clinical decision-making to deliver compassionate, expert care for patients who are homeless.

You will collaborate with other agencies including health and social care professionals, voluntary staff, and police to meet patient needs, support policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

The role requires a practitioner with exceptional communication skills and adaptability to challenging situations. You will need to quickly build trust with this cohort, encouraging engagement with services for their complex needs.

Join Us

Imagine a career that excites you and fosters your professional growth. Wake up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams that value your ideas.

We are Sirona care & health, England’s largest provider of adult and children’s community services, and we invite you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.

Benefits

• Agenda for Change salary
• Full NHS benefits
• 27+ days’ annual leave
• Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme

We welcome all applicants and are committed to a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We promote equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity, aiming to create a place where everyone belongs.

Whether you're starting your healthcare journey, seeking a new challenge within the NHS, or considering a career change, we offer development opportunities for all colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet attached to this vacancy.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rebekah Jeavons
• Job title: Community Homeless Health Clinical Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]