Outreach Nurse for the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team

Haringey GP Federation

The closing date is 27 April 2025

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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 inclusion team!

The Haringey GP Federation is looking for an experienced clinician who would be able to work within their professional boundaries for the successfully established Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team.

As an Outreach Clinician you will provide holistic medical care for patients experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in Haringey.

The role will include:

Clinical outreach shifts for patients living on the streets and in emergency accommodation. Outreach is a joint service with the teams care navigator and currently takes place four days a week. There is no lone working.

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

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

Contribution to the services weekly GP led health inclusion clinic.

Working with the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team on service maintenance and service build

Working with the Haringey Homeless Health Inclusion Team on stakeholder and community engagement 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.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,000 to £52,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0002-25-0022

Job locations

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY


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


Employer's website

https://www.haringeygpfederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Haringey GP Federation

Address

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY


Employer's website

https://www.haringeygpfederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Thibaud Friedman

thibaud.friedman@nhs.net

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,000 to £52,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0002-25-0022

Job locations

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY


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