Cheswold Park Hospital
Specialist Nurse - Health Inclusion Team
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Specialist Nurse - Health Inclusion Team
Specialist Nurse – Health Inclusion Team
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire Contract: Permanent, Part-time (28.5 hours), Flexible working Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per year (pro rata) Band: Band 6 (Agenda for Change)
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Nurse with South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust. This role involves supporting UK new entrants, marginalised clients, and socially excluded individuals—including asylum seekers, homeless residents, and gypsy/traveller communities—to improve their health and well-being.
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate a person-centred approach to care
- Show dedication, resilience, and adaptability
- Work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team
- Prioritise holistic health assessments and TB/bbv screening
- Provide signposting and specialist support for complex client needs
About the Role
This clinic-based and street Outreach role focuses on vulnerable groups facing elimination of health disparities due to multiple social and health risks. Throughout the borough of Barnsley, the Health Inclusion Team partners with:
- Barnsley Council (Housing & Substance Misuse Services)
- Street-based outreach
- Wound care clinics
- Gypsy/Traveller sites
You will:
- Refer individuals to NHS, voluntary, and social support services
- Provide care coordination and GP registration support
- Facilitate multi-agency engagement for improved outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Conduct culturally sensitive holistic health assessments, focusing on vulnerable groups (asylum seekers, Gypsy/Travellers, refugees, homeless populations).
- Perform TB/bbv screening and follow national/local guidelines for treatment/contract tracing.
- GP registration assistance and mainstream health integration for clients.
- Nurse-led prescribing in line with trust policies.
- Work across primary care, voluntary, and statutory services to address health inequalities.
- Teach, mentor, and act as a resource for other health professionals.
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Support Services
- Maintain a weekly wound care clinic for street-based individuals.
- Sit in on MDTs, safeguarding meetings, and community outreach, advocating for trust values.
- Utilise interpretation services as needed.
Record Keeping & Compliance
- Maintain accurate digital records (IT systems, NMC guidelines).
- Follow Clinical Governance, Professional Practice, and Trust Policies.
Professional Growth & Safeguarding
- Support colleagues’ development through training and appraisals.
- Advocate for children, vulnerable adults, and victims via safeguarding protocols.
- Uphold GDPR, Whistleblowing, Health & Safety, and Anti-Bullying Policies.
Trust Values (Core Commitments)
We uphold:
- Patient-centred care
- Dignity, respect, transparency in all communications
- Commitment to safeguarding
- Environmental responsibility
About Us
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust serves 500,000+ residents in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield, providing: ✔ Community mental health & learning disability services ✔ Low and medium secure care ✔ Holistic care via multiple settings (in-patient, home-based, outreach)
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We value diversity, encourage flexible work, and commit to safeguarding/welfare of all individuals.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
✅ Registered Nurse (UK qualifications) ✅ Recent autonomous clinical decision-making experience ✅ Demonstrated teaching/training skills ✅ Government legislation knowledge in specialist areas (e.g., asylum seekers, tuberculosis) ✅ Understands health disparities (BME communities, Traveller groups, homeless populations) ✅ Valid driving licence (reasonable adjustments for disabilities)
Desirable Skills
🔹 Primary Care experience relevant to marginalised groups 🔹 Experience of working with interpreters and multilingual communities 🔹 TB screening & communicable disease management specialisation 🔹 Nurse Prescribing (recorded experience) 🔹 Mental health, sexual health, or related advanced nursing qualifications
Personal Attributes
- Leadership & organisational skills
- Flexibility for out-of-hours tasks
- Strong IT and presentation skills
- Commitment to teamwork and community care
Additional Notes
- A post-sponsorship for UKV&I (2024 rules apply)
- Close date: (icated on application urgency)
- attributes: Disclosure & Barring Service Check required
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