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Clinical Nurse Specialist, Homeless Care Team

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be an NMC registered nurse, with a degree (or working towards), experience in relevant specialties, flexible, motivated, and possess strong organizational, teaching, and counseling skills.
  • You will provide specialized nursing care, support homeless individuals, coordinate services, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.

Requirements

  • Flexible working pattern
  • Highly motivated
  • Organisation and planning skills
  • Ability to prioritise effectively
  • Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
  • Developments in care of people experiencing homelessness and patients with liver disease including Hepatitis C initiatives and treatments at national and local levels
  • NMC registered Nurse (RMN/RGN)
  • 1st level degree or working towards
  • Non Medical Prescriber
  • Demonstrable experience within relevant specialties
  • IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
  • Retrieve relevant investigation results
  • Teaching and presentation skills
  • Counselling skills including Motivational Interviewing
  • Flexible working pattern
  • Highly motivated
  • Organisation and planning skills
  • Ability to prioritise effectively
  • Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
  • Developments in care of people experiencing homelessness and patients with liver disease including Hepatitis C initiatives and treatments at national and local levels
  • NMC registered Nurse (RMN/RGN)
  • 1st level degree or working towards
  • Non Medical Prescriber
  • Demonstrable experience within relevant specialties
  • IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
  • Retrieve relevant investigation results
  • Teaching and presentation skills
  • Counselling skills including Motivational Interviewing
  • 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.
  • Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
  • Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

  • To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Homeless Care Team?

The primary responsibilities include providing care to patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, overseeing patients undergoing treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C, conducting outreach in the community, and collaborating with multi-agency teams to improve patient care pathways.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The position offers both full-time and part-time working patterns.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have demonstrable experience within relevant specialties, particularly working with homeless populations and in both community and secondary care settings.

What qualifications are necessary to apply?

Applicants must be NMC registered Nurses (RMN/RGN). A 1st level degree or progress towards it and being a Non-Medical Prescriber are desirable but not essential.

Where is the job located?

The position is based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth.

Is the role fixed-term or permanent?

This role is fixed-term for 12 months.

Will I need to undergo a background check?

Yes, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Does this position involve working in the community?

Yes, the role involves extensive community outreach, including visiting patients in their homes and hostels.

What should I expect during the interview process?

Interviewing Managers will be available to answer any specific questions about the role and the Trust's transformation and development of services during the interview.

Are other qualifications or certifications preferred for candidates applying to this role?

While not mandatory, additional qualifications such as a 1st level degree, progress towards it, or Non-Medical Prescriber certification are considered desirable.

What qualities should an ideal candidate possess?

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, possess strong organisation and planning skills, be able to prioritise effectively, and be comfortable working unsupervised and on their initiative.

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of acute and specialized healthcare services across Dorset. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of their community. Their purpose is to deliver comprehensive, effective medical services while continuously advancing healthcare standards and patient experiences through innovation and excellence.