Job summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The
post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing
(non-clinical) role.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work with individual
patients in the surgeries, community venues or patients own home as
appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of
the Social Prescribing Link Worker.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this
will depend on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
To work with patients to agree goals and
actions based on their identified health needs and on what is important to them
To signpost patients to local services
to enable them to improve their physical and emotional well-being, and where
necessary offer additional support to enable them to access these services.
In partnership with external
organisations, develop and embed integrated care plans which ensure that the
needs of the patient are met
Maintain accurate patient records at all
times, using GP clinical systems such as EMIS & Elemental.Maintain contact with fellow Social
Prescribers in order to share and embed best practice
Implement, develop and share a directory
of services, incorporating referral processes to local services / organisations
To actively promote the social
prescribing service to staff and patients within the PCN using a variety of
communication methods
To work with local community and
voluntary sector organisations to identify and develop projects which can
accept social prescriber referrals.
Maintain a clean, tidy, effective
working area at all times
To support practice staff in the Elemental referral process.
To train the practice team in the
identification of patients suitable for social prescribing
About us
Connexus Primary Care Network brings together five GP Practices serving the population of Brislington, Knowle and Stockwood in South-East Bristol.
These new posts will work as part of a small team with a registered Mental Health Practitioner and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Coaches. You will work out of one or more of the surgeries, or in local community venues.
We offer a competitive rate of pay, with paid overtime. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time). You will receive regular clinical supervision and opportunities for training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide personalised support to patients of Connexus PCN to
help them take control of their mental health and wellbeing, live independently,
improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle, using
behavioural change techniques.
The postholder will:
Manage and prioritise a caseload in
accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of the population, taking an
approach which is non-judgemental and which considers the whole person
Provide personalised support to
individuals, their families and carers to support them to be active
participants in their own healthcare and wellbeing
Coach and motivate patients
through multiple sessions to identify their needs and set goals and supporting
them to achieve these
In partnership with external
organisations, develop and embed integrated care plans which ensure that the
needs of the patient are met
Work closely in partnership with the Social Prescribing Link Workers to connect
patients to community based activities which support them to take increased
control of their health and wellbeing and to identify and work alongside people
who may need additional support, but are not yet ready to benefit fully from
social prescribing
You will need to be confident in using GP clinical systems to manage referrals and maintain accurate and timely patients records.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide personalised support to patients of Connexus PCN to
help them take control of their mental health and wellbeing, live independently,
improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle, using
behavioural change techniques.
The postholder will:
Manage and prioritise a caseload in
accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of the population, taking an
approach which is non-judgemental and which considers the whole person
Provide personalised support to
individuals, their families and carers to support them to be active
participants in their own healthcare and wellbeing
Coach and motivate patients
through multiple sessions to identify their needs and set goals and supporting
them to achieve these
In partnership with external
organisations, develop and embed integrated care plans which ensure that the
needs of the patient are met
Work closely in partnership with the Social Prescribing Link Workers to connect
patients to community based activities which support them to take increased
control of their health and wellbeing and to identify and work alongside people
who may need additional support, but are not yet ready to benefit fully from
social prescribing
You will need to be confident in using GP clinical systems to manage referrals and maintain accurate and timely patients records.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, or above, or equivalent qualification in health and social care
- Health coaching or counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Providing patient or client facing services
- Assessing individual needs and developing holistic, person-centred plans
- Working in a healthcare or related setting (ie voluntary sector, social care, social work, counselling)
- Delivering behavioural change interventions
- Working with vulnerable people and those with complex needs
Desirable
- Working as a health advisor/trainer
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills and ability to learn to use GP clinical systems
- Time management
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Good understanding of interventions, behavioural and motivational change methodologies
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community services to support health and wellbeing
- Knowledge of local mental health service criteria and thresholds
Personal qualities
Essential
- A high level of personal resilience and ability to support patients who may be experiencing significant levels of distress
- Confident, flexible, highly motivated
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, or above, or equivalent qualification in health and social care
- Health coaching or counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Providing patient or client facing services
- Assessing individual needs and developing holistic, person-centred plans
- Working in a healthcare or related setting (ie voluntary sector, social care, social work, counselling)
- Delivering behavioural change interventions
- Working with vulnerable people and those with complex needs
Desirable
- Working as a health advisor/trainer
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills and ability to learn to use GP clinical systems
- Time management
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Good understanding of interventions, behavioural and motivational change methodologies
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community services to support health and wellbeing
- Knowledge of local mental health service criteria and thresholds
Personal qualities
Essential
- A high level of personal resilience and ability to support patients who may be experiencing significant levels of distress
- Confident, flexible, highly motivated
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
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.
