About Alliance for Better Care CIC
Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP federation that unites 77 member practices operating across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our primary care colleagues to transform how healthcare is managed within their communities.
As a GP Federation, we work with - and listen to - our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities. We work with – and listen to – our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that, together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.
We are a Community Interest Company and, as such, are driven by our ambition to help our members provide the very best in community-based patient care. Our strength lies not just in our ability to connect all areas of primary care, but also in the way we support and strengthen the role primary care plays in the rest of the system. We are the glue that helps bind them together. During the past year our team has grown exponentially, and we now employ a large multi-talented workforce of highly flexible and enthusiast individuals. For us it is important that everyone feels part of the ABC family and all our staff - no matter where they are based, or the nature of their role - are united under the ABC Associates programme. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org
Our Values
We innovate If we can do something better, we should.
We are honest Even when it is difficult.
We care And put the patient first.
We are inclusive We listen and we act.
We deliver
And we’re known to like a challenge!
Services that ABC Provide
Anti-Viral COVID medication (nMABs)
Anticipatory Care
ARI Peads Hubs
BP At Home
COVID At Home
eHubs
Enhanced Access
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support
Urgent Primary Care Support
Vaccination Programme
Wound Care Service
Supervision Regular supervisions on a one-to-one basis including an annual formal appraisal will be held with a line manager. If you are in a patient-facing role, you will also receive regular Clinical Supervisions with a Clinical Supervisor.
Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance
Access to NHS pension
Bespoke training programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity pay
NHS discounts
Leadership Development Programme
Salary sacrifice schemes – technology and electric vehicle
Opportunities for secondments
Job summary
The post holder will be part of a team that provides an urgent primary care response 7 days a week 0800-20:00 to refugee and asylum seekers accommodated in hotels and accommodation in Sussex and Surrey, as well as responsibility for various assessments including health checks/TB checks/ and vaccination programmes as required by Public Health to ensure that health needs of refugees and asylum seekers are met.
The service reflects the needs of refugee and asylum seekers and is delivered across an increasing number of hotels and accommodation sites. Because this service spans across Surrey and East and West Sussex, staff may need to travel some distance to see patients. This post is offered as a fixed term contract offers clinicians the opportunity to develop additional skills and experience the physical and mental health needs of refugees and asylum seekers.
Primary duties and areas of responsibility
Work collaboratively with the team, to provide an urgent primary care response to refugees and asylum seekers accommodated in the hotels.
Carry out opportunistic and planned health screening programmes to meet identified need for refugees and asylum seekers living in hotels, including TB checks/health checks and vaccination.
Liaise closely with partners, making referrals, signposting and supporting access to local health services, including access to maternity, mental health and primary care.
Provide information, advice and support to refugees and asylum seekers on issues relevant to physical and mental health.
Participate in the identification of safeguarding and adhere to ABC’s processes and Surrey/Sussex Safeguarding Adults and Children’s procedures.
Document where safeguarding concerns have been identified, and make referrals as required.
Assist in the delivery of specific groups if required, to promote access to healthcare and public health initiatives such as women’s health sessions e.g., health screening.
Attend all designated statutory and mandatory training and additional training provided to upskill team in issues specific to the needs of refugees and asylum seekers.
Participate in the orientation and induction of new staff and promote good interpersonal relationships within the team.
Ensure all practice is evidence based.
Attend RASS meetings as appropriate
Maintain standards and practice in relation to professional records/ record keeping
Adhere to all professional, clinical policies within ABC as well as regulatory bodies.
Be prepared to work flexibly, to travel across east Surrey/Sussex to deliver this service.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
Valid licence to drive in the UK with access to a car for business use with appropriate insurance Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations to the needs of refugees and asylum seekers Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered General Nurse: qualification, (Adult) certificate/degree or registered paramedic- minimum 5 years current or recent experience Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Vaccinator
Desirable criteria
Phlebotomy certification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experienced nurse or paramedic Experience of working in primary or emergency care Experience with Safeguarding processes Experience of working with vulnerable client groups Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions as typically seen through primary care and/or urgent care
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to organise workload prioritise and work autonomously Broad range of clinical skills Good knowledge of safeguarding Good knowledge of current health issues for refugees and asylum seekers Good understanding of primary care and urgent care presentations
Pay: £43,784.91-£52,327.02 per year
Work Location: In person
