Community Homeless Health Practitioner
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Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative individual to join our team. We take pride in providing holistic patient centred care whilst working with wider agencies.
This is an opportunity for a Band 6 Clinician to join us in our homeless health team!
Summary about the Service
The service provides a clinical community care that tackles health inequalities by working with the most vulnerable groups.
The work is focused on those who are socially excluded, homeless and unemployed and or have substance misuse problems.
The staff provide: General Health advice; Dietary advice; Minor injury care; Advice on safer sex/drug/alcohol use; Help registering with a GP and other health services, Access into IAPT and other Mental Health services.
The Outreach service treats individuals on an ad-hoc basis in both a community and clinic setting in environments where this group of adults meet.Main duties of the job
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 a range of venues in local communities, helping them to improve their lifestyle and overall health.
You will be an experienced practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care.
Working as part of the team and as an autonomous practitioner, you will be self-driven demonstrating safe, evidence based clinical decision making to deliver compassion expert care for patients who are homeless. You will work collaboratively with other agencies including health and social care professionals, specialised voluntary staff and Police to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, providing nurse leadership as required.
The role demands a unique practitioner with exceptional communication skills and an ability to adapt to challenging situations. You will need to quickly develop trust with this cohort of patients, encouraging them to access and utilise and engage with service for their often complex needs.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.
Details
Date posted
25 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
083-6141066-LL
Job locations
Sirona Care & Health
Montpelier
Bristol
BS6 5PT
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Sirona Care & Health
Montpelier
Bristol
BS6 5PT
Employer's website
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