Outreach Nurse; Luther Street Medical Centre

Overview

This is a unique nursing post that has potential to change lives. Join our award-winning specialist service and be part of something meaningful, innovative and rewarding. Luther Street Medical Centre is a nationally recognised GP service providing high-quality healthcare to people experiencing homelessness across Oxfordshire. We're expanding our reach and we need a dynamic, compassionate Band 6 Outreach Nurse to help us deliver excellent care directly to the communities who need it most.

It's a chance to take your skills out into the community, hostels, day centres, temporary accommodation, and street settings bringing healthcare to people who cannot easily access it. Funded in partnership with Homeless Oxfordshire, this role places you at the forefront of integrated health and housing support, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team including GPs, inclusion health nurse practitioners, mental health practitioners, addiction specialists, dentists, volunteers and the Oxfordshire Health & Homelessness Inclusion Team.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

• Delivery of preventative primary care and pre-hospital health interventions to the homeless and vulnerable groups – focusing on outreach work.
• Effective operation of a nursing outreach service in community settings such as hostels, voluntary groups, homeless day centres and temporary accommodation.
• Working collaboratively with staff in community settings (e.g., supported accommodation, voluntary groups, homeless day centres) and the Oxfordshire Health and Homelessness Inclusion Team to support patient health.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development.
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Lease car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aider.
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.