Inclusion Health Nurse in Barnstaple

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of nursing practice within the homelessness and vulnerably housed communities in Barnstaple, ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and needs are met in a timely manner. The focus of the role is to bridge the gap of health inequalities and provide education to the communities and professionals of the social determinants within the vulnerable groups.

As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking, sensitivity and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. Working at The Freedom Centre and with other members of the Charity or Council Outreach team to provide Outreach on the streets and in temporary accommodation.

The Inclusion Health Nurse (IHN) is a pivotal member of the primary care team linking with multi-agency teams and supporting emergency and secondary care for patients experiencing homelessness. The IHN will work with statutory and voluntary services and the acute services to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and support secondary care in facilitating complex discharges. The IHN will also support all learners from other disciplines and agencies by providing shadowing opportunities.

Main duties of the job:

• Always maintain confidentiality
• Comply with all organisational policies and procedures
• Undertake mandatory and role-specific training
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Comply with safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults
• Support quality improvement and organisational learning
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
• Act always in a manner consistent with the values and objectives of Inclusion Health Devon CIC

About us: Inclusion Health Devon CIC is a Community Interest Company providing primary care and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness, vulnerable housing circumstances and other forms of social exclusion. The organisation works collaboratively with NHS partners, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and community services to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and increase access to healthcare for some of the most vulnerable people in Devon. Our services are built around the principles of inclusion health, trauma-informed care, partnership working and person-centred support.

Job responsibilities:

Hours: 8
Location: Based at The Freedom Centre, Barnstaple, with Outreach as required to Supported and Temporary accommodation Settings and people sleeping rough in tents or in cars, caravans or vans, tents, on the streets.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications Essential: Registered nurse. Postgraduate/post registration qualification, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Desirable: Evidence of experience in inclusion health.

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.