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Specialist Peer Support Outreach Worker

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location
London, England
Salary
£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
09 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 10 months (limited funding to contract-end-date 31-03-2027)
Posted Date
26 May 2026

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Job overview

Specialist Outreach Worker – Inclusion Health Peer:

We are seeking a motivated and Specialist Outreach Worker, with lived experience of inclusion health, to join the Find&Treat service, supporting people living with HIV and other infectious diseases to engage with care.

This role will focus on working with individuals who are out of care or at risk of disengagement, particularly those experiencing homelessness, substance use, migration-related vulnerability, or contact with the criminal justice system.

As a Specialist Outreach Worker, you will use your lived or relatable experience to build trust, support engagement, and help individuals overcome barriers to accessing healthcare and wider support.

We are looking for someone who: •    Has lived experience, or strong understanding, of the challenges faced by inclusion health populations  •    Is confident engaging with people in community settings  •    Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills  •    Is able to work flexibly and independently as part of a team  •    Is motivated to support people to improve their health and wellbeing  Experience working in outreach, peer support, or health and social care settings is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

As part of a multidisciplinary team, Specialist Outreach Worker will: •    Support people living with HIV to re-engage with care and attend clinical appointments  •    Build trusting relationships with individuals who may be disengaged from services  •    Undertake outreach in community settings, including hostels, day centres, and other environments  •    Provide practical support to address barriers to care (e.g. navigating services, attending appointments)  •    Support BBV testing, TB and STI screening alongside clinical staff  •    Work closely with nurses and other professionals to support continuity of care  •    Identify wider health and social needs (e.g. housing, benefits, substance use, mental health) and support individuals to access appropriate services  •    Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation  •    Contribute to a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to care

This is a generalist inclusion health outreach role with a strong HIV focus. You will work flexibly across London, supporting individuals in a range of community settings.

You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and will receive training and supervision to develop your skills in outreach, engagement, and health support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

About Find&Treat Find&Treat is a specialist NHS outreach service working with over 200 NHS and third-sector partners to tackle TB, HIV and blood-borne viruses among people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. We take healthcare into the community, identifying infection early, supporting engagement with care, and addressing the wider health and social needs that underpin long-term outcomes.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Specialist Peer Support Outreach Worker with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 10 months (limited funding to contract-end-date 31-03-2027). The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.

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