Job summary
We
are looking for a full time Health and Wellbeing Coach to work with the 5
practices across the network (Holsworthy, Hatherleigh, Stratton, Neetside and
Bradworthy).
Applicants
looking for part time hours may be considered for this role if they meet the
criteria of the person specification; please ensure this is clear on your
application.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The
role involves coaching and motivating patients in managing their own health and
wellbeing, to live independently and improve their health outcomes. The post
holder will work with individual and/or groups of patients and liaise with
other healthcare providers. The post holder will work for HB&SV PCN as part
of their multidisciplinary healthcare professional teams; support and
supervision will be provided by a GP Supervisor and/or a line manager. This is
a key position within our developing PCN and appropriate training will be
given. Because this role may involve travelling between our sites, a full clean
driving licence is essential.
About us
Holsworthy,
Bude and surrounding villages Primary Care Network consists of 5 practices
across North Devon and North Cornwall; Holsworthy, Hatherleigh, Stratton,
Neetside and Bradworthy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves coaching and
motivating patients in managing their own health and wellbeing, to live
independently and improve their health outcomes. The post holder will work with
individual and/or groups of patients and liaise with other healthcare
providers. The post holder will work for HB&SV PCN as part of their
multidisciplinary healthcare professional teams; support and supervision will
be provided by a GP Supervisor and/or a line manager. This is a key position
within our developing PCN and appropriate training will be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves coaching and
motivating patients in managing their own health and wellbeing, to live
independently and improve their health outcomes. The post holder will work with
individual and/or groups of patients and liaise with other healthcare
providers. The post holder will work for HB&SV PCN as part of their
multidisciplinary healthcare professional teams; support and supervision will
be provided by a GP Supervisor and/or a line manager. This is a key position
within our developing PCN and appropriate training will be given.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Health coaching qualification, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering group education/consultations
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent coaching and communication skills
- IT skills
- Negotiating skills
- Presentation skills
- Empathy and good listening skills
- Able to manage general anxiety, frustration and manage crisis situations in a positive and proactive manner
- Able to work well under pressure and have a good sense of humour
- Prioritisation skills
- Able to recognise priorities when problem solving and identify deviations from normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Able to involve patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines
Training and Development
Essential
- Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service
- Demonstrates self-development through CPD activities
- Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps us to date with relevant clinical practice
- Ensures appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision
- Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service
- Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others
- Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals
- Promotes equality and diversity in people management techniques and leads by example
Miscellaneous
Essential
- Full, clean driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Health coaching qualification, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering group education/consultations
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent coaching and communication skills
- IT skills
- Negotiating skills
- Presentation skills
- Empathy and good listening skills
- Able to manage general anxiety, frustration and manage crisis situations in a positive and proactive manner
- Able to work well under pressure and have a good sense of humour
- Prioritisation skills
- Able to recognise priorities when problem solving and identify deviations from normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Able to involve patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines
Training and Development
Essential
- Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service
- Demonstrates self-development through CPD activities
- Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps us to date with relevant clinical practice
- Ensures appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision
- Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service
- Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others
- Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals
- Promotes equality and diversity in people management techniques and leads by example
Miscellaneous
Essential
- Full, clean driving licence
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.
