Specialist Nurse - Health Inclusion Team

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Nurse with the Health Inclusion Team for 28.5 hrs. The role requires a strong team player who works independently and provides a person‑centred approach to patients' independence and well‑being. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, dedication, resilience, the ability to remain positive and adaptable when faced with challenges, and a genuine passion for supporting others and achieving excellent outcomes.

• Support UK new entrants, register with their preferred local GP
• TB screening and Bloodborne Virus screening for adults and children
• Referral and signposting to other services
• Attend the multi‑agency drop‑in at Hope House and community events
• Analyse issues and implement effective, independent solutions

• Work with the HIT Lead Nurse and team to provide holistic health needs assessments that are culturally sensitive to ethnic minorities and other marginalised client groups.
• Offer health assessments and screening, incorporating TB and other communicable disease screening as appropriate.
• Signpost clients to appropriate services and support them to access and integrate with mainstream health and other services.
• Act as a resource for health and other statutory/voluntary agencies and promote awareness and good practice in health care delivery.
• Manage a transient generic caseload and, where required, other team members.
• Participate in training of other health professionals, including GP practices and outside agencies.
• Coordinate the team and take on duties relating to the Lead Nurse role as required.
• Provide TB screening, treatment and contact tracing in line with local and national policy.
• Identify other screening or therapeutic interventions and signpost to appropriate services, ensuring client health needs are addressed.
• Facilitate access to health services, including GP registration assistance.
• Undertake health promotion activities, e.g., flu vaccinations.
• Provide education and advice on health provision to agencies locally and nationally.
• Use interpretation services effectively and report inefficiencies.
• Contribute to policy development, clinical governance, audit and continuous improvement processes.
• Manage and support professional development of team members, including appraisal and delegation.
• Undertake nurse prescribing when appropriate and in accordance with trust policy.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records in line with NMC guidelines and trust policy.
• Attend MDT and safeguarding meetings as a professional advocate for the trust and patients.

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level
  1)
• Current UK professional registration
• Recent nursing and clinical experience leading to autonomous decision‑making
• Evidence of training/teaching others
• Understanding of government legislation and documentation related to the specialist client group
• Knowledge of factors impacting the health of BME populations, gypsies/travellers, and homeless individuals
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered)
• Ability to undertake duties and demands of the post with a satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; innovative practice; health assessment skills; IT skills
• Flexible working capability, including out‑of‑hours
• Presentation skills and reliable attendance record

Desirable

• Experience working within primary care
• Previous experience with ethnic minorities, using interpreters, and communicable disease management (e.g., TB)
• Recorded nurse prescriber
• Experience in related specialist areas such as sexual health or mental health
• Group facilitation skills and clinical supervision/appraisal skills
• Additional nursing practitioner qualifications (e.g., DN, HV)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, valuing diversity and striving to reflect our communities.

The post holder must comply with all trust policies, including safeguarding, whistleblowing, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. They must also adhere to the Trust’s health and safety, fire training, and smoking policies, and work flexibly within progressive employment practices.