Nurse / Paramedic - Refugee and Asylum Seeker

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. Work collaboratively with the team, to provide an urgent primary care response to refugees and asylum seekers accommodated in the hotels. 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 ABCs processes and Surrey/Sussex Safeguarding Adults and Childrens 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 womens 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 this includes 4 days per year.

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 Please see attached job description for further responsibilities