Clinical Prescribing Paramedic​/Nurse Homeless Healthcare

About the Role

We are looking for a clinical prescribing paramedic or nurse, for homeless healthcare. This is a part time role, for 22.5 hours. Flexible working pattern available for the right candidate.

Make a difference where it matters most.

Are you passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving access to healthcare for some of the most vulnerable people in our community?

Southend Integrated Healthcare for the Homeless (SIHH) is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Prescribing Paramedic or Nurse to join our dedicated team, providing specialist healthcare services to people experiencing homelessness across Southend-on-Sea.

This is an opportunity to work beyond the traditional clinical setting, delivering meaningful, person‑centred care and helping individuals overcome barriers to accessing healthcare. Every day offers the chance to make a genuine impact on health outcomes and improve lives.

• Deliver specialist primary care consultations and outreach clinics within community settings, including local soup kitchens and homeless support organisations.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including general physical health reviews, health screening and prevention, wound assessment and management, lifestyle and wellbeing assessments, and promote health and wellbeing through proactive interventions and health education.
• Improve access to healthcare by supporting engagement with primary care services, secondary care providers, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and community and voluntary sector organisations.
• Develop and maintain effective pathways into specialist services to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
• Act as a key point of contact between healthcare providers and community services.
• Deliver regular drop‑in clinics across various homeless support locations in Southend.
• Champion preventative healthcare, including promoting female health screening and wider public health initiatives.

• A qualified Prescribing Paramedic or Registered Nurse Prescriber.
• Passionate about tackling health inequalities.
• Comfortable working autonomously within a community setting.
• Compassionate, resilient and non‑judgemental.
• An excellent communicator with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.

Most importantly, you’ll share our belief that everyone deserves access to outstanding healthcare, regardless of their circumstances.

Southend Medical Centre is a forward‑thinking, award‑winning practice serving over 7,300 patients. We are proud of our inclusive culture, our strong community focus, and our commitment to innovation, education and excellence in patient care.

• Pride in Practice LGBTQIA+ Gold Award
• Veterans Friendly Accredited Practice
• Dementia Friendly Practice Award
• Trauma‑Informed Practice Accreditation
• Impact Awards – Practice of the Year Finalist

If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise can make a real and lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Help us deliver compassionate, accessible healthcare to those who need it most.

Apply today and be part of a service that changes lives.

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.