Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has
arisen for us to recruit a 15 hour part-time Social Prescribing Link Worker
(SPLW) to join our rapidly expanding practice team working 2 days per week.
The post holder will be an
integral part of the social prescribing team which will work across constituent
practices and the wider Primary Care Network, as well as part of broader community groups and
their multi-disciplinary teams.
These roles will provide
additional flexibility to Primary Care Networks by adding to the growing
expansion of the primary care workforce which was seen as an immediate priority
in the People Plan 2020/21.
The role can offer:
Competitive Salary - depending on skills and
experience.
Flexible work patterns
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
If you are a committed, enthusiastic and looking for an exciting role within an evolving and
innovative primary care setting; and if you are interested in progressing your
development and contributing to the development of innovative models of primary
healthcare in North Yorkshire, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Those wishing to discuss the
post informally in the first instance are encouraged to contact: Gail Patterson (Practice Manager), gail.patterson@nhs.net, 01609 772105
Main duties of the job
Social
prescribing is a role created to assist in empowering individuals to take
control of their own health and wellbeing, by focusing on the individual and
taking an holistic approach by connecting patients to community groups and
statutory services for practical and emotional support.
You
will support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people
to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners. This role will therefore require a
significant level of multi-agency working.
The
role will be mainly dedicated to ensuring ease of access to services for more
complex patients throughout the healthcare system.
You
will be responsible for working with patients, their families and carers, to
improve their health and wellbeing by helping them access appropriate services.
The
role will require management and prioritisation of your own caseload, in
accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by the
individual. It is therefore vital that
you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or
necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/ agencies, when the
individual's needs are beyond the scope of this role.
About us
Mayford House Surgery is a training Practice and has 9,700 registered patients. The team is very proactive and forward thinking and strive to improve the health care of our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Social
prescribing is a role created to assist in empowering individuals to take
control of their own health and wellbeing, by focusing on the individual and
taking an holistic approach by connecting patients to community groups and
statutory services for practical and emotional support.
You
will support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people
to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners. This role will therefore require a
significant level of multi-agency working.
The
role will be mainly dedicated to ensuring ease of access to services for more
complex patients throughout the healthcare system.
You
will be responsible for working with patients, their families and carers, to
improve their health and wellbeing by helping them access appropriate services.
The
role will require management and prioritisation of your own caseload, in
accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by the
individual. It is therefore vital that
you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or
necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when the
individuals needs are beyond the scope of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Social
prescribing is a role created to assist in empowering individuals to take
control of their own health and wellbeing, by focusing on the individual and
taking an holistic approach by connecting patients to community groups and
statutory services for practical and emotional support.
You
will support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people
to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners. This role will therefore require a
significant level of multi-agency working.
The
role will be mainly dedicated to ensuring ease of access to services for more
complex patients throughout the healthcare system.
You
will be responsible for working with patients, their families and carers, to
improve their health and wellbeing by helping them access appropriate services.
The
role will require management and prioritisation of your own caseload, in
accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by the
individual. It is therefore vital that
you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or
necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when the
individuals needs are beyond the scope of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant health and/or social care qualification or equivalent experience
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced Level or equivalent qualifications in Social Prescribing or working towards
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of Social Prescribing and its place within primary care
- Significant experience of delivering services to vulnerable individuals who may have multiple needs
- Experience of empowering individuals to make informed choices regarding their physical and emotional wellbeing
- An understanding of safeguarding for vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of collaborative / partnership working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
- Experience of writing reports and presenting information in an informative way to different audiences
Desirable
- Significant experience of working in partnership and collaboratively with agencies across the public and voluntary sector
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment and management
- Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and nurture relationships at a personal and community level with an ability to relate well to individuals of all ages and all backgrounds
- Ability to effectively time manage and prioritise own caseload in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on your caseload
- Empathetic approach, ability to develop trusting relationships
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team to include per support and mentoring of new colleagues
- Ability to record referrals and keep accurate up to date records using GP clinical systems Systm1
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
- Excellent holistic assessment skills, experience of providing empowering support to adults in a way which improves health and wellbeing
- Ability to act with confidentiality, discretion and regard to sensitivity of information
- Clear and polite telephone manner
- Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
- Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies and find creative solutions to community issues
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating group work with a specific focus on peer support
- Knowledge of the personalised care agenda
- Understand confidentiality and the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Other
Essential
- Positive work ethic professional, enthusiastic, dependable and conscientious
- Proactive approach to personal development and the updating of skills and knowledge
- Positive approach with ability to work on own initiative and make a proactive contribution to the development of the role
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own home
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
- Knowledge of local area and existing voluntary and community services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant health and/or social care qualification or equivalent experience
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced Level or equivalent qualifications in Social Prescribing or working towards
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of Social Prescribing and its place within primary care
- Significant experience of delivering services to vulnerable individuals who may have multiple needs
- Experience of empowering individuals to make informed choices regarding their physical and emotional wellbeing
- An understanding of safeguarding for vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of collaborative / partnership working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
- Experience of writing reports and presenting information in an informative way to different audiences
Desirable
- Significant experience of working in partnership and collaboratively with agencies across the public and voluntary sector
- Applied knowledge of risk assessment and management
- Experience of data collection and providing monitoring information to assess the impact of services
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and nurture relationships at a personal and community level with an ability to relate well to individuals of all ages and all backgrounds
- Ability to effectively time manage and prioritise own caseload in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on your caseload
- Empathetic approach, ability to develop trusting relationships
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team to include per support and mentoring of new colleagues
- Ability to record referrals and keep accurate up to date records using GP clinical systems Systm1
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
- Excellent holistic assessment skills, experience of providing empowering support to adults in a way which improves health and wellbeing
- Ability to act with confidentiality, discretion and regard to sensitivity of information
- Clear and polite telephone manner
- Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
- Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies and find creative solutions to community issues
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating group work with a specific focus on peer support
- Knowledge of the personalised care agenda
- Understand confidentiality and the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Other
Essential
- Positive work ethic professional, enthusiastic, dependable and conscientious
- Proactive approach to personal development and the updating of skills and knowledge
- Positive approach with ability to work on own initiative and make a proactive contribution to the development of the role
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own home
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
- Knowledge of local area and existing voluntary and community 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.
