Social Prescriber - Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Social Prescriber to join our Team. We need ONLY 4 HOURS per week covering.

PLEASE NOTE

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL PRESCRIBER WHO KNOWS HOW TO REFER TO LEICESTER CITY SUPPORT SERVICES. WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER TRAINING FOR THE POSITION.

As a Social Prescriber, you will support patients by connecting them to healthcare services, community groups, and statutory services that address the wider social determinants of health. This role is essential in helping patients improve their health and wellbeing through non-medical interventions.

Main duties of the job

Work closely with GPs, healthcare professionals, and local organisations to support patients in accessing community-based services and activities.
Provide personalised, one-to-one support, helping patients take control of their health and wellbeing.
Assist individuals in overcoming barriers such as social isolation, housing concerns, financial difficulties, and lifestyle challenges.
Co-produce personalised wellbeing plans and facilitate engagement with relevant community groups and statutory services.
Maintain and prioritise a caseload, ensuring timely and appropriate support for patients.
Work collaboratively with the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to develop and strengthen referral pathways.
Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed appropriately.
Use data capture and case management systems to record interactions, progress, and outcomes.
Actively promote social prescribing and its benefits to patients, professionals, and the wider community.

About us

We are a practice of almost 7000 patients across two sites. We have two GP partners and host registrar doctors. We have a full nursing team, admin team and full complement of additional roles such as Clinical Pharmacist, Advanced nurse practioners, Mental Health practitioner and First contact Physiotherapist.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A5614-25-0002

Job locations

244 Astill Lodge Road

Beaumont Leys

Leicester

LE4 1EF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience in a person-centred role (including voluntary work).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and professionals.
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including those experiencing loneliness, unemployment, or poor mental health.
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
IT literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience in a person-centred role (including voluntary work).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and professionals.
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including those experiencing loneliness, unemployment, or poor mental health.
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
IT literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience working in a person centred role (including unpaid work)
Proven ability to recognise and manage risk
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate confidently with staff at all levels
Ability to work well across teams
Good time management and an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative
IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office programmes
Experience in health and social care
Experience of working with individuals with complex needs and various communication challenges.

Desirable

Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Experience of using Systmone clinical system
Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement (including unpaid work)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience working in a person centred role (including unpaid work)
Proven ability to recognise and manage risk
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate confidently with staff at all levels
Ability to work well across teams
Good time management and an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative
IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office programmes
Experience in health and social care
Experience of working with individuals with complex needs and various communication challenges.

Desirable

Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Experience of using Systmone clinical system
Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement (including unpaid work)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

Address

244 Astill Lodge Road

Beaumont Leys

Leicester

LE4 1EF

Employer's website

https://www.beaumontlodgemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

Address

244 Astill Lodge Road

Beaumont Leys

Leicester

LE4 1EF

Employer's website

https://www.beaumontlodgemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Leanne McLaughlin

leanne.mclaughlin1@nhs.net

01162353579

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A5614-25-0002

Job locations

244 Astill Lodge Road

Beaumont Leys

Leicester

LE4 1EF

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