Specialist Nurse - Health Inclusion Team

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Nurse with the Health Inclusion Team for 28.5 hrs. We are looking for a strong team player, who can work on their own initiative and provide a person-centred approach to patients independence and well-being. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, dedication, and resilience, with the ability to remain positive and adaptable when faced with challenges. A genuine passion for supporting others and achieving excellent outcomes is essential.

We are a close-knit, supportive group who genuinely look out for one another. Everyone brings something different, we celebrate that. We will welcome someone new who brings their own strengths and personality, so if youre passionate about making a real difference, and want to feel part of something meaningful, this could be the right place for you.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To support UK new entrants, register with their preferred choice of local GP

TB screening and Blood Bourne Virus screening, adults and children

Referrals and signposting to other services

Attend the multi-agency drop-in at Hope House and community events

Self-motivated and confident in analysing issues, implementing effective solutions independently.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

The health inclusion team aims to support individuals who are socially excluded, who typically experience multiple interacting risk factors for poor health. This includes facilitating the integration of overseas arrivals into mainstream health services and address inequalities with health and wellbeing within the borough of Barnsley.

The Health Inclusion Team is part of the local outreach team working in partnership with Barnsley Councils Housing Service and local substance misuse service, working directly on the streets to locate, engage with and support individuals that are homeless, have been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

The service also provides a weekly wound care drop-in clinic for individuals that are living street-based lifestyles, run in collaboration with Waythrough's Barnsley Recovery Steps service. At the clinic wounds are assessed with basic treatment and self-care advice provided.

COMMUNICATION WITH OTHERS:

Health Inclusion Team provide face to face support at the womens migration group, community halls of Roma gypsy travellers sites to provide a cohesive and collaborative effective service.

Attend MDT and Safeguarding meetings as a professional advocate for the trust and patients we care for.

Attend the Homeless and Inclusion Health Network

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

About Us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2339A

Job locations

Health Inclusion Team

170a Sheffield Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 4NW

United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To work with the HIT Lead Nurse and other team members to provide high quality holistic health needs assessments, which is culturally sensitive to ethnic minorities and other marginalised client groups e.g. asylum seekers, homeless, gypsy and travellers residing within the borough of Barnsley.

To offer health assessments/screening to clients within this group; incorporating TB and other communicable disease screening as appropriate.

Signposting clients to appropriate services.

Clients will be supported to access and integrate with mainstream health and other services.

To act as a resource for health and other statutory/voluntary/agencies.

To promote awareness and good practice in the delivery of health care for the client group.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Job Dimensions (e.g. budgetary or supervisory responsibilities):

Responsible for the management of a transient generic caseload.

Responsible for the management of other team members.

Participate with the training of other health professionals, including GP practices and outside agencies.

Act as team co-ordinator and taking on some duties relating to the Lead Nurse role, as required or delegated.

Core Duties And Responsibilities:

To work as a member of the Health Inclusion Team, developing partnership working and providing specialist knowledge in this field. To organise and be responsible for management of corporate workload, delegating and providing assistance to others as required.

To be responsible for the management of a defined client group, within the team.

Using a holistic approach, provide a baseline and initial assessment for clients, in accordance with nursing protocols; taking into account cultural background.

To provide tuberculosis screening, treatment and contact tracing as required in line with Barnsley and National TB screening policy and guidelines.

To identify other screening or therapeutic interventions, signposting to appropriate services as required, ensuring clients health needs are addressed.

Interventions to be undertaken in accordance with procedures, policies and protocols; incorporating matters of a sensitive nature; which may include previous trauma or torture, imprisonment, rape, HIV, sexual or environmental health issues, safeguarding children, vulnerable adults, mental health issues, communicable and notifiable disease including TB. Refer to other services as appropriate.

To facilitate access to health services, including assistance with registration at GP practices, as required.

Undertake any health promotion activities relevant to this client group, in association with the Health Protection Agency, Public Health Department; for example flu vaccinations.

To act as a specialist resource to provide education and advice on health provision in relation to this client group, both locally and nationally, to all agencies involved; including other health care professionals and students providing an appropriate learning environment.

To utilise interpretation services effectively in accordance with policy; reporting any inefficiencies.

Adhere to and as appropriate contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and standards relating to the service; using an evidence based approach.

Work within and as appropriate contribute to the clinical governance framework to maintain consistently high standards of care, working from an evidence base or current best practice.

Contribute to the audit process undertaken within the service, in order to provide evidence of effectiveness, efficiency and highlight areas for development.

Effectively manage members of the team, delegating work appropriately to ensure the best use of skills and resources, supporting professional development and undertaking appraisals.

Undertake Nurse Prescribing in response to assessed need and in accordance with trust policy.

Ensure complete, accurate and up to date records are maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and trust policy. Record all client contacts and activities, and input data into appropriate IT system in a timely manner in accordance with PCT protocols.

Adhere to the NMC scope of professional practice and trust policies and procedures; ensuring professional competency and development by updating skills and knowledge; attending all mandatory training.

Communication With Others:

Communicate effectively, empathically and in a cultural sensitive manner with clients, representatives, carers and their families, interpreters will be used effectively where the need is identified.

Communicate effectively with all members of the Health Inclusion Team; providing information as necessary to provide a cohesive and effective service.

Communicate effectively with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure a team approach to client care; providing explanations of any relevant cultural issues as required.

Communicate effectively with the Asylum Seeker Service, Initial Accommodation Service, Barnsley GP practices and health professionals in other areas.

Trust Values:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:

All Staff Employed By The Trust Must Comply With The Trusts Policies And Procedures, Undertake Appropriate Training Required For Their Role And Commit To:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;

maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;

understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;

receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;

ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;

comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.

adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;

In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

All Staff Employed By The Trust Must Comply With The Trusts Policies And Procedures, Undertake Appropriate Training Required For Their Role And Commit To:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;

maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;

understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;

receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;

ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;

comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.

adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;

In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Recent nursing and clinical experience which has resulted in a level of autonomous decision making.
• Evidence of providing training/teaching to others.
• Understanding/awareness of Government legislation/documentation in relation to the specialist client group.
• Knowledge of factors that can impact on the health and well being of the client group e.g. BME populations, gypsy/travellers, homeless.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working within primary care (1).
• Previous experience of working with ethnic minorities (3).
• Experience of using interpreters (4).
• Experience of communicable diseases, management and notification e.g. TB (2).
• Recorded nurse prescriber (5).
• Previous experience in a related specialist area, e.g. sexual health, mental health (6).
  
  

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1).
  
  

Desirable

• Other nursing practitioner qualification e.g. DN, HV (7).
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Relevant clinical skills.
• Innovative practice.
• Skills in undertaking health assessment.
• Ability to organise, delegate and manage resources including staff.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team.
• Reliable/good attendance record.
• To work flexibly to accommodate out of hours working.
• Presentation skills.
• IT skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Skills in group facilitation (8).
• Clinical supervision/appraisal skills (9).
  
  

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
  
  

Essential

• Recent nursing and clinical experience which has resulted in a level of autonomous decision making.
• Evidence of providing training/teaching to others.
• Understanding/awareness of Government legislation/documentation in relation to the specialist client group.
• Knowledge of factors that can impact on the health and well being of the client group e.g. BME populations, gypsy/travellers, homeless.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working within primary care (1).
• Previous experience of working with ethnic minorities (3).
• Experience of using interpreters (4).
• Experience of communicable diseases, management and notification e.g. TB (2).
• Recorded nurse prescriber (5).
• Previous experience in a related specialist area, e.g. sexual health, mental health (6).
  
  

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  
  

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1).
  
  

Desirable

• Other nursing practitioner qualification e.g. DN, HV (7).
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Relevant clinical skills.
• Innovative practice.
• Skills in undertaking health assessment.
• Ability to organise, delegate and manage resources including staff.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team.
• Reliable/good attendance record.
• To work flexibly to accommodate out of hours working.
• Presentation skills.
• IT skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Skills in group facilitation (8).
• Clinical supervision/appraisal skills (9).
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Health Inclusion Team

170a Sheffield Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Health Inclusion Team

170a Sheffield Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 4NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)