Job summary
If you are a local community champion or already a social prescriber, and want a new and exciting challenge, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Receiving and managing all referrals from multi-agencies.
- Providing personalised support to vulnerable individuals.
- Working in partnership with the practice team to support patients and promote positive lifestyle changes, with the aim of preventing ill-health by means of behavioural change techniques.
- Completing holistic-care planning assessments, analysing how needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.
- Providing information and advice about a wide range of services in order to promote health and well-being in order to support independence within communities.
- Forging strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups.
- Contributing to reducing demand on statutory services, hospital admissions and to combat unnecessary GP appointments.
- Working with patients in the practice, or with patients in their own homes, to provide personalised person-centred support.
About us
EAST:MK PCN covers a total population of approximately 52,000 patients, across its 4 practices in Milton Keynes: Ashfield Medical Centre, CMK Medical Centre, Milton Keynes Village Practice and the Grove Surgery.
Our overarching objective is to deliver the highest standard of care. We work collaboratively with colleagues in the NHS, public and community services to make as much of an impact to improving patient access and care. Patient-centred care is a firm belief in our network, and we are looking for energetic and proactive individuals that will enjoy working in a vibrant team.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience from £29000 per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
28789
Job locations
CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MED CENTRE
68 BRADWELL COMMON BOULEVARD
BRADWELL COMMON
MILTON KEYNES
MK13 8RN
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES MED CENTRE
68 BRADWELL COMMON BOULEVARD
BRADWELL COMMON
MILTON KEYNES
MK13 8RN
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)