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Main area Homeless Health Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 8 months (End date of contract 31/3/2027) Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Job ref 824‑CORP‑7832180‑A
Site Soho Centre for Health Town London Salary £56,276 – £63,176 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/07/2026 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and dynamic nurse to join a well‑established nurse‑led service that provides health care to people experiencing homelessness in the North West London. There is one full‑time post available supporting the borough of Westminster.
The post is for 8 months.
The role will be supporting people experiencing homelessness on their discharge from hospital into a variety of accommodation settings. You will also be supporting people with complex needs to improve their health in the community and prevent hospital admissions.
You will be working closely with specialist hospital inclusion health teams across London and a variety of third‑sector partners including hostel staff, outreach services, and day centre staff.
The focus of the role will provide person‑centred care, identifying unmet health needs and supporting the person to meet these needs. You will have good clinical skills and will provide hands‑on care as appropriate and manage a caseload.
The roles sit within the Homeless Health Service where you will be supported by an experienced nursing team, lead nurse practitioners and the Nurse Consultant.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a non‑judgemental, skilled and dynamic nurse with a commitment to providing high standards of care for this vulnerable group. You will need to be flexible, an excellent problem solver, and have the ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team.
Candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience working in the community would be beneficial. The job is Monday to Friday.
To use advanced nursing skills and knowledge to provide autonomous holistic assessment, diagnosis and management of homeless patients presenting with acute undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions and injuries, complex health needs and/or long‑term conditions.
To provide complete episodes of care based on the best possible evidence and work within clinical guidelines, utilising expert judgement to work outside these frameworks when necessary.
To provide advanced nursing care to people experiencing homelessness both in a clinic setting and during outreach to the street and other locations.
To work in partnership with other community teams / voluntary organisations in order to ensure the seamless delivery of care to the homeless population and proactive engagement with underserved groups.
To act as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, assisting patients to overcome barriers to healthcare and supporting their own choices in regard to their care whilst promoting independence and self‑care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person specification
Edudation/Qualifications
- RGN / RN
- Post‑registration training and education
- Relevant first level Degree or equivalent
- Non‑medical Prescribing Course (V300)
- Advanced Physical Assessment course or equivalent
Experience
- Experience working with patients in marginalised groups
- Experience of assessing, and providing care to, people with complex needs.
- Experience of working in collaboration across organisational boundaries.
- Experience of change management
- Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
- Experience of providing evidence‑based care.
- Experience working in Inclusion Health
Skills and Knowledge
- Bio‑medical knowledge across a range of long‑term conditions
- Knowledge of professional Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Primary Health Care and political influences
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of adult safeguarding
- Knowledge of resource management
- Evidence of expertise in clinical skills.
- Ability to work across organisational boundaries
- Ability to work independently and within teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information, verbally and written.
- Effective skills in delegating, negotiating, and teaching.
- Knowledge of audit and research processes
Key attributes
- Able to carry out the duties of the post including: Able to negotiate stairs, Able to travel around the district (car/bike/public transport/foot)
CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
- Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
- Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.
Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk
Name Anne McBreartyJob title Nurse Cons. & Service Lead, Homeless Health SvcEmail address anne.mcbrearty@nhs.netTelephone number 07815711444
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