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Band 5 Nurse

NHS, Colchester, Vermont, us, 05446

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Beacon House is seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our nurse‑led clinic supporting people experiencing homelessness and severe social exclusion. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred healthcare in a trauma‑informed, non‑judgemental environment. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support Guests with complex physical health needs, health inequalities, and barriers to accessing mainstream healthcare. Main duties of the job

Deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based nursing care within the nurse‑led clinic Undertake clinical assessments, observations, wound care, and health checks Support long‑term condition management (e.g. respiratory disease, cardiovascular risk, infections) Administer vaccinations and medicines in line with PGDs and local protocols Provide smoking cessation and health promotion interventions Maintain accurate, timely clinical records using SystmOne Identify safeguarding concerns and elevate appropriately Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, outreach teams, housing providers, and voluntary agencies Support engagement of guests who may be anxious, disengaged, or distrustful of services Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement Maintain professional standards in line with the NMC Code of Conduct About us

Supportive nurse‑led service with strong clinical leadership Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to an underserved population Ongoing training, supervision, and CPD opportunities Friendly, values‑driven team environment Job responsibilities

Job Title Band 5 Registered Nurse (Adult) Employer Location Band 5 (dependent on experience) Contract Fixed Term Part‑time / Flexible working open to discussion Job Summary Beacon House is seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our nurse‑led clinic supporting people experiencing homelessness and severe social exclusion. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred healthcare within a trauma‑informed, non‑judgemental environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex physical health needs, significant health inequalities, and barriers to accessing mainstream healthcare services. Main Duties of the Job Deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based nursing care within a nurse‑led clinic setting Undertake holistic clinical assessments, observations, wound care, and routine health checks Support the management of long‑term conditions, including respiratory disease, cardiovascular risk, and infections Administer vaccinations and medicines in accordance with PGDs, Patient Specific Directions, and local protocols Provide smoking cessation support and health promotion interventions Identify and elevate safeguarding concerns in line with local and organisational policies Support engagement with guests who may be anxious, disengaged, or distrustful of healthcare services Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, outreach teams, housing providers, and voluntary sector partners Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records using SystmOne Contribute to service development, audit activity, and quality improvement initiatives Maintain professional standards in line with the NMC Code of Conduct Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration Experience working in primary care, community nursing, or acute healthcare settings Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a small multidisciplinary team Commitment to equality, dignity, and trauma‑informed care Confident using electronic patient record systems Experience working with inclusion health groups or vulnerable adults Experience delivering vaccinations and/or smoking cessation services Knowledge of adult safeguarding and health inequalities Experience working in nurse‑led clinics, outreach, or non‑traditional healthcare settings About Us Beacon House delivers inclusive, accessible healthcare for people experiencing homelessness and severe social exclusion. Our nurse‑led service works in partnership with primary care, outreach, housing, and voluntary sector organisations to reduce health inequalities and improve access to care. Additional Information We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. If no appointable candidate is found, the vacancy may remain open or be extended until the right person is appointed. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Application Process Please apply via NHS Jobs and ensure your supporting information clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification. Person Specification

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration Experience working in primary care, community nursing, or acute settings Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team Commitment to equality, dignity, and trauma‑informed care Confident using electronic patient record systems Experience working with inclusion health groups or vulnerable adults Experience in vaccination delivery or smoking cessation services Knowledge of safeguarding adults and health inequalities Experience working in nurse‑led or outreach services Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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