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.
About the role:
As part of our innovative homeless healthcare service, you will deliver primary care and outreach clinics across a range of community settings, working closely with local charities, homeless support services and voluntary organisations.
You will play a key role in identifying unmet health needs, supporting patients to access wider healthcare services, and helping to reduce health inequalities within the local homeless population.
The role is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, including a GP Clinical Lead, Practice Nurse and other healthcare professionals during selected sessions.
Previous experience working with homeless or marginalised groups would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from clinicians with a genuine interest in this field and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.
What you'll be doing:
- 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
- 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
- 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
We are seeking a clinician who is:
- 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.
Our achievements include:
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
We are also a recognised training and research practice, committed to shaping the future of primary care while ensuring exceptional care for our patients today.
Join Us:
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
