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Social Prescribing Link Worker
Wyre Integrated Network Limited
North East England
GBP 0 - 4 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Are you looking to join a forward-thinking and dynamic team?
6 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Wyre Integrated Network Limited
North East England
GBP 0 - 4 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Are you looking to join a forward-thinking and dynamic team?
6 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
North West Leicestershire GP Federation
North East England
GBP 29,923 - 35,880 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join us to cover maternity leave.
7 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
North West Leicestershire GP Federation
North East England
GBP 29,923 - 35,880 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join us to cover maternity leave.
7 day(s) ago
PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC
North East England
GBP 32,000 - 40,000 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We are looking for a full-time Social Prescriber to join our Celandine & Metrocare PCN in Ruislip.
8 day(s) ago
PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC
North East England
GBP 32,000 - 40,000 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We are looking for a full-time Social Prescriber to join our Celandine & Metrocare PCN in Ruislip.
8 day(s) ago
Social Prescriber Link Worker (Band 4)
Viaduct Care
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Are you a great listener, who is person centred, with a passion for helping people find practical solutions to life's challenges?
10 day(s) ago
Social Prescriber Link Worker (Band 4)
Viaduct Care
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Are you a great listener, who is person centred, with a passion for helping people find practical solutions to life's challenges?
10 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
PartnersHealth
North East England
GBP 0 - 27,042 per year
Social Worker
Job summary If you are innovative and would love the exciting challenge of joining an up and coming patient focused service within a Primary Care Network in...
13 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
PartnersHealth
North East England
GBP 0 - 27,042 per year
Social Worker
Job summary If you are innovative and would love the exciting challenge of joining an up and coming patient focused service within a Primary Care Network in...
13 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Sunderland GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,184 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Job title: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Sunderland Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.
15 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Sunderland GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,184 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Job title: Social Prescribing Link Worker Location: Sunderland Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.
15 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link worker
Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team, supporting individuals to improve their health, wel...
16 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link worker
Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team, supporting individuals to improve their health, wel...
16 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network
North East England
GBP 13 - 14 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network is looking for a compassionate and proactive Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team on a permanent b...
17 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network
North East England
GBP 13 - 14 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network is looking for a compassionate and proactive Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team on a permanent b...
17 day(s) ago
Specialist Pharmacist (KCH) and Academic Link Pharmacist (KCL)
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support and liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are ta...
22 day(s) ago
Specialist Pharmacist (KCH) and Academic Link Pharmacist (KCL)
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,665 - 70,887 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support and liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are ta...
22 day(s) ago
GP Social Prescriber Link Worker
Bridge House Medical Practice
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per hour
Social Worker
Job summary Are you passionate about improving peoples wellbeing and helping individuals lead healthier, more independent lives?
24 day(s) ago
GP Social Prescriber Link Worker
Bridge House Medical Practice
North East England
GBP 0 - 16 per hour
Social Worker
Job summary Are you passionate about improving peoples wellbeing and helping individuals lead healthier, more independent lives?
24 day(s) ago
PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
Lakeside Healthcare Group
North East England
GBP 24,853 - 27,062 per year
Social Worker
Job summary As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within St Neots PCN, you will hold a vital role in empowering patients to take charge of their health and wel...
1 month(s) ago
PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
Lakeside Healthcare Group
North East England
GBP 24,853 - 27,062 per year
Social Worker
Job summary As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within St Neots PCN, you will hold a vital role in empowering patients to take charge of their health and wel...
1 month(s) ago
wellbeing Practitioner / Social prescribing link worker
GP First Ltd
North East England
GBP 1,200 - 29,200 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Stone & Eccleshall Primary Care Network is seeking a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Practitioner / Social Prescribing Link Worker to join...
1 month(s) ago
wellbeing Practitioner / Social prescribing link worker
GP First Ltd
North East England
GBP 1,200 - 29,200 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Stone & Eccleshall Primary Care Network is seeking a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Practitioner / Social Prescribing Link Worker to join...
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
One Wight Health Ltd
North East England
GBP 0 - 31,150 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Salary: £31,150 per annum Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early as applicati...
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
One Wight Health Ltd
North East England
GBP 0 - 31,150 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Salary: £31,150 per annum Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early as applicati...
1 month(s) ago
PCN Social Prescriber Link Worker
Hinckley And Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd
North East England
GBP 28,508 - 29,660 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We are looking for a Social Prescriber Link Worker to join our team within Bosworth Primary Care Network.
1 month(s) ago
PCN Social Prescriber Link Worker
Hinckley And Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd
North East England
GBP 28,508 - 29,660 per year
Social Worker
Job summary We are looking for a Social Prescriber Link Worker to join our team within Bosworth Primary Care Network.
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
South Durham Health CIC
North East England
Social Worker
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our growing multi-disciplinary team.
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
South Durham Health CIC
North East England
Social Worker
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our growing multi-disciplinary team.
1 month(s) ago
Senior Social Prescriber Link Worker (Band 5)
Viaduct Care
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Are you a great listener, who is person centred, with a passion for helping people find practical solutions to life's challenges?
1 month(s) ago
Senior Social Prescriber Link Worker (Band 5)
Viaduct Care
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Are you a great listener, who is person centred, with a passion for helping people find practical solutions to life's challenges?
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker & WorkWell Coach
FedBucks Ltd
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,073 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Social Prescribing Link Worker & WorkWell Coach Location: Princes Risborough Head Office & and travel to business locations in Buckinghamshire wh...
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker & WorkWell Coach
FedBucks Ltd
North East England
GBP 0 - 32,073 per year
Social Worker
Job summary Social Prescribing Link Worker & WorkWell Coach Location: Princes Risborough Head Office & and travel to business locations in Buckinghamshire wh...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Link Worker
Woodsley & Holt Park PCN
North East England
GBP 0 - 26,530 per year
Health Worker
Job summary The post holder will work closely with GP practices to support individuals to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self-managemen...
1 month(s) ago
Mental Health Link Worker
Woodsley & Holt Park PCN
North East England
GBP 0 - 26,530 per year
Health Worker
Job summary The post holder will work closely with GP practices to support individuals to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self-managemen...
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
North East England
GBP 26,000 - 29,000 per year
Social Worker
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team!
1 month(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
North East England
GBP 26,000 - 29,000 per year
Social Worker
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team!
1 month(s) ago
Finance Assistant Apprentice
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary This role is an 18 month apprenticeship and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
1 day(s) ago
Finance Assistant Apprentice
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary This role is an 18 month apprenticeship and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
1 day(s) ago
Physiotherapist
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The Rehabilitation and Neurological Physiotherapy Services at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and...
1 day(s) ago
Physiotherapist
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The Rehabilitation and Neurological Physiotherapy Services at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and...
1 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care.
1 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care.
1 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke Unit
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Are you an experienced Band 5 or developing band 6 looking for your next challenge?
1 day(s) ago
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke Unit
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 45,953 - 54,254 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Are you an experienced Band 5 or developing band 6 looking for your next challenge?
1 day(s) ago
School Age Speech and Language Therapist Return to Practice
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 44,900 per year
Counsellor
Job summary As a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist, you'll refresh and rebuild your clinical skills while working alongside experienced collea...
1 day(s) ago
School Age Speech and Language Therapist Return to Practice
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 33,262 - 44,900 per year
Counsellor
Job summary As a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist, you'll refresh and rebuild your clinical skills while working alongside experienced collea...
1 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Cancer Services (Oncology)
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Act as Specialist Pharmacist Lead for Oncology Services, providing professional leadership and acting as the key pharmacy contact for service dev...
1 day(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Cancer Services (Oncology)
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Act as Specialist Pharmacist Lead for Oncology Services, providing professional leadership and acting as the key pharmacy contact for service dev...
1 day(s) ago
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Wyre Integrated Network Limited View all jobs
Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2431350
Job summary
Are you looking to join a forward-thinking and dynamic team? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives and help improve health and wellbeing within your local community?
WIN PCN is recruiting for a Social Prescribing link Worker to join our expanding multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work closely with our member GP practices and a diverse network of community organisations to support patients with a wide range of non-medical needs that may be impacting their health and wellbeing.
You will join a team consisting of a Pharmacist, Paramedics, Social Prescribing Link Workers, and a Care Coordinator, supported by a team of GPs and Clinical Leads, all striving to improve outcomes for patients across our local communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting people to take control of their health and wellbeing. Through personalised conversations and a person-centred approach, you will help individuals access local groups, activities and support services, empowering them to live healthier, more connected and independent lives.
At WIN PCN, we are committed to reducing health inequalities, strengthening community connections and delivering high-quality patient-centred care. If you are enthusiastic about helping people achieve positive change, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Support patients to identify and achieve goals that will improve their health, wellbeing and independence.
- Conduct person-centred conversations to understand what matters most to individuals and the challenges they may be facing.
- Connect patients with local community groups, activities, services and sources of support.
- Work with patients experiencing loneliness, social isolation, low confidence, financial concerns, housing issues and other social factors affecting their wellbeing.
- Build strong relationships with voluntary, community and statutory organisations across the local area.
- Manage and prioritise a caseload of referrals received from GP practices and other healthcare professionals.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including GPs, Care Coordinators, Pharmacists and other PCN staff.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring outcomes and service development.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives by helping them access the right support at the right time and empowering them to take greater control of their health and wellbeing.
About us
We are looking for an energetic, compassionate and motivated individual to join our innovative Network.
WIN PCN four practices in the Thornton-Cleveleys and Poulton-le-Fylde to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to our local population and uses a network of skilled clinicians and support staff to forge strong relationships with healthcare providers, community organisations and local services. Through collaborative working across our partner practices, we deliver personalised care and support to patients throughout every stage of life.
You will join a multidisciplinary team inclusive of a variety of roles all committed to improving outcomes for our local population
Benefits of joining Wyre Integrated Network:
- Being part of a successful and supportive integrated team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and the wider community
- Wrap-around professional and educational support
- Underpinning support from the wider clinical, training and leadership teams
- Opportunity to develop a system-wide perspective and support our 'healthcare without boundaries' approach
- Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible and collaborative working environment
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Band 4 - Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A4115-26-0000
Job locations
Beechwood Surgery, The Old Bank
155 Victoria Road East
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5HH
United Kingdom
Lockwood G P Surgery
Wyre Civic Centre
Breck Road
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Lancashire
FY6 7FU
United Kingdom
Queensway Medical Centre
Queensway
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Lancashire
FY6 7ST
United Kingdom
The Village Practice
Thornton Medical Centre
Church Road
THORNTON-CLEVELEYS
Lancashire
FY5 2TZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work as part of the WIN PCN multidisciplinary team to support patients whose health and wellbeing are affected by non-medical factors. The postholder will take a person-centred approach, helping individuals identify what matters most to them and connecting them with appropriate community groups, services and support networks.
The successful candidate will manage referrals from GP practices and other healthcare professionals, providing personalised support to empower patients to improve their health, wellbeing and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accept referrals from GP practices and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide one-to-one support through personalised conversations to identify patient needs, strengths and aspirations.
- Co-produce simple, achievable wellbeing plans with patients and support them in achieving their goals.
- Connect patients with local community groups, activities, statutory services and voluntary organisations.
- Support patients who may be experiencing loneliness, social isolation, low confidence, housing concerns, financial difficulties, bereavement, lifestyle challenges or other factors impacting their wellbeing.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organisations and develop a thorough understanding of local services and resources.
- Support patients to become more active participants in managing their own health and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, Care Coordinators, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedics, Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on relevant clinical systems and reporting platforms.
- Participate in MDT meetings, team meetings, training and service development activities.
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the Social Prescribing service, including the collection of outcome data.
- Adhere to organisational policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance, equality and diversity, and health and safety.
- Promote the aims and objectives of WIN PCN and support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.
The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across the WIN PCN area and demonstrate a commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for local patients and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work as part of the WIN PCN multidisciplinary team to support patients whose health and wellbeing are affected by non-medical factors. The postholder will take a person-centred approach, helping individuals identify what matters most to them and connecting them with appropriate community groups, services and support networks.
The successful candidate will manage referrals from GP practices and other healthcare professionals, providing personalised support to empower patients to improve their health, wellbeing and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accept referrals from GP practices and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide one-to-one support through personalised conversations to identify patient needs, strengths and aspirations.
- Co-produce simple, achievable wellbeing plans with patients and support them in achieving their goals.
- Connect patients with local community groups, activities, statutory services and voluntary organisations.
- Support patients who may be experiencing loneliness, social isolation, low confidence, housing concerns, financial difficulties, bereavement, lifestyle challenges or other factors impacting their wellbeing.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organisations and develop a thorough understanding of local services and resources.
- Support patients to become more active participants in managing their own health and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, Care Coordinators, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedics, Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on relevant clinical systems and reporting platforms.
- Participate in MDT meetings, team meetings, training and service development activities.
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the Social Prescribing service, including the collection of outcome data.
- Adhere to organisational policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance, equality and diversity, and health and safety.
- Promote the aims and objectives of WIN PCN and support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.
The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across the WIN PCN area and demonstrate a commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for local patients and communities.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the social determinants of health and wellbeing.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and confidentiality requirements.
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build rapport and develop trusting relationships.
- Ability to motivate and empower people to make positive changes.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a caseload effectively.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community groups, services and support networks.
- Understanding of the role of Primary Care Networks and multidisciplinary working.
- Knowledge of behaviour change techniques and personalised care approaches.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, approachable and non-judgemental.
- Motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing service needs.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing health inequalities.
- Full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly with individuals in a health, social care, community, wellbeing or voluntary sector setting.
- Experience of providing person-centred support.
- Experience of working with people facing social, emotional or practical challenges.
- Experience of building effective relationships with individuals and partner organisations.
- Experience of working independently and managing a workload.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Primary Care, General Practice or the NHS.
- Experience within a Social Prescribing role.
- Experience of supporting vulnerable adults and reducing health inequalities.
- Experience of partnership working across health, social care and voluntary services.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Community Development, Counselling, Psychology, Public Health or a related field.
- Social Prescribing Link Worker qualification or willingness to undertake relevant training.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the social determinants of health and wellbeing.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and confidentiality requirements.
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build rapport and develop trusting relationships.
- Ability to motivate and empower people to make positive changes.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a caseload effectively.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community groups, services and support networks.
- Understanding of the role of Primary Care Networks and multidisciplinary working.
- Knowledge of behaviour change techniques and personalised care approaches.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, approachable and non-judgemental.
- Motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing service needs.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes and reducing health inequalities.
- Full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly with individuals in a health, social care, community, wellbeing or voluntary sector setting.
- Experience of providing person-centred support.
- Experience of working with people facing social, emotional or practical challenges.
- Experience of building effective relationships with individuals and partner organisations.
- Experience of working independently and managing a workload.
Desirable
- Experience of working within Primary Care, General Practice or the NHS.
- Experience within a Social Prescribing role.
- Experience of supporting vulnerable adults and reducing health inequalities.
- Experience of partnership working across health, social care and voluntary services.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Community Development, Counselling, Psychology, Public Health or a related field.
- Social Prescribing Link Worker qualification or willingness to undertake relevant training.
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
Wyre Integrated Network Limited
Address
Beechwood Surgery, The Old Bank
155 Victoria Road East
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5HH
United Kingdom
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Employer name
Wyre Integrated Network Limited
Address
Beechwood Surgery, The Old Bank
155 Victoria Road East
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5HH
United Kingdom
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
North West Leicestershire GP Federation View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 2429613
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join us to cover maternity leave.
Our Social Prescribers support individuals to take greater control of their own health in a way that makes sense to them and enables them to feel connected and supported to facilitate sustainable change. We recognise that community-centred ways of working can be effective in improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and our team have a good track-record of providing this.
Social Prescribers support medical and non-medical professionals with an option to refer patients to a range of local, non-clinical services when their health can no longer be improved through traditional medical interventions. Social prescribing schemes can involve a variety of activities which are typically provided by Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations (VCSE) in locations that feel comfortable for the individual, i.e., activities that support feelings of contribution and connection with others.
Please be aware that our organisation does not hold a visa sponsor licence, so we are unable to accept applications from those requiring visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Due to the nature of the role, frequent travel between locations is essential. Applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are normally required.
Interviews will be held on 17th and 19th November 2026.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a caring, empathetic and sensitive individual to help people of all ages, to improve their health and wellbeing. To do this you will have excellent listening skills and use your knowledge and experience to help support people to engage and identify their own support methods. This will involve working in a multi-disciplinary way with GP Practices to build networks with voluntary sector organisations, local authorities and other partners. You will need to be proactive to identify and approach these organisations to develop options for our patients.
You will be a confident individual who is comfortable speaking and meeting people from a range of backgrounds. You will be skilled at managing a caseload, good at seeking support and advice when necessary, and be able to work autonomously.
About us
The North West Leicestershire GP Federation consists of 12 GP Practices covering 116,000 patients. The GP Federation operates the North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network.
At North West Leicestershire our team of Social Prescribing Link Workers support the development of the team and provide additional capacity as the service grows. You will primarily support in any of our 12 practices as needed.
If you are passionate about supporting people and proactive to help find solutions, then please do consider joining our friendly team.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,923 to £35,880 a year depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0288-26-0012
Job locations
67 North Street
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5HX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receiving and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working closely with 12 GP practices within North West Leicestershire primary care network (PCNs), pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).
Providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them. Taking a holistic approach, based on the person's priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing and to introduce or reconnect people to community groups and statutory services. It is vital that the Social Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies.
To increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. To ensure patients are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receiving and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working closely with 12 GP practices within North West Leicestershire primary care network (PCNs), pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).
Providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them. Taking a holistic approach, based on the person's priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing and to introduce or reconnect people to community groups and statutory services. It is vital that the Social Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies.
To increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. To ensure patients are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role or within health, education, social care, or community settings
- Experience working with individuals and families experiencing complex social, emotional or practical challenges
- Experience of multi-agency working and coordinating services from multiple providers
- Experience of delivering one-to-one support
Desirable
- Experience of working in liaison capacity with social care and education
- Experience of seeing patients and carers in a practice-based setting, school, or in their own home
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Meet DBS reference standards
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification in health, social care, or child development
- Formal safeguarding qualification for both adults and children
- Additional training in motivational interviewing, coaching, behaviour change
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable adults and children, safeguarding, and the relevant legislation and guidance
- Knowledge of local health, education, and social care provision
- Knowledge of public health issues affecting both adults and children
Desirable
- Understanding of health, education, and social care terminology
- Understanding of the role and function of GP Federations and Primary Care Networks
- Knowledge and understanding of GP Practices and school-based health services
- Knowledge of funding systems in social care
- Understanding of behaviour change models, motivational interviewing
Skills
Essential
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel
- Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload across different age groups
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks effectively.
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals, families, carers, and professionals
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to provide person-centred support to individuals, their families and carers
- Ability to listen and empathise with people in a non-judgmental way
- Highly motivated and committed to improving outcomes for individuals and families.
- Able to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative working across local sectors
- Undertake additional training relevant to the role
Desirable
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients, and families
- Experience of using clinical systems such as SystmOne / EMIS Web
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role or within health, education, social care, or community settings
- Experience working with individuals and families experiencing complex social, emotional or practical challenges
- Experience of multi-agency working and coordinating services from multiple providers
- Experience of delivering one-to-one support
Desirable
- Experience of working in liaison capacity with social care and education
- Experience of seeing patients and carers in a practice-based setting, school, or in their own home
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Meet DBS reference standards
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification in health, social care, or child development
- Formal safeguarding qualification for both adults and children
- Additional training in motivational interviewing, coaching, behaviour change
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable adults and children, safeguarding, and the relevant legislation and guidance
- Knowledge of local health, education, and social care provision
- Knowledge of public health issues affecting both adults and children
Desirable
- Understanding of health, education, and social care terminology
- Understanding of the role and function of GP Federations and Primary Care Networks
- Knowledge and understanding of GP Practices and school-based health services
- Knowledge of funding systems in social care
- Understanding of behaviour change models, motivational interviewing
Skills
Essential
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel
- Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload across different age groups
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks effectively.
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals, families, carers, and professionals
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to provide person-centred support to individuals, their families and carers
- Ability to listen and empathise with people in a non-judgmental way
- Highly motivated and committed to improving outcomes for individuals and families.
- Able to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative working across local sectors
- Undertake additional training relevant to the role
Desirable
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients, and families
- Experience of using clinical systems such as SystmOne / EMIS Web
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
North West Leicestershire GP Federation
Address
67 North Street
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.nwleicestershiregpfed.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Leicestershire GP Federation
Address
67 North Street
Whitwick
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 5HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.nwleicestershiregpfed.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2425568
Job summary
We are looking for a full-time Social Prescriber to join our Celandine & Metrocare PCN in Ruislip.
Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health & wellbeing through referral to link workers who give time, focus on what matters to me & take a holistic approach to an individuals health & wellbeing, connecting people to diverse community groups & statutory services for practical & emotional support. Link workers support existing groups to be accessible, sustainable & help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local diverse partners.
Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team. Social prescribing can help PCNs to strengthen community & personal resilience, reduce health inequalities (in relation to timely access and outcomes) & wellbeing inequalities by addressing wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing & physical inactivity, by increasing peoples active involvement with their local diverse communities. In particularly for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), people who are lonely/isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of clients through assessment to onward-referral, working with clients in the practice that have been referred by the GP. Providing ongoing support over an allocated timeframe.
Main duties of the job
Working with direct supervision by a GP, take referrals from the PCNs Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies, including pharmacies, wider multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals (list not exhaustive).
Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to appropriate community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is 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 persons needs are beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health needs require a qualified practitioner.
About us
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole of London. We are a not for profit community interest company. The Confederation works to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs and Neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinical services ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice. We are the provider representative voice for local General Practice into the wider NHS and other Partners. We are of the NHS but independent, innovative and transformational.
The Confederation determines to develop as an attractive place to work, providing rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn delivers our vision.
Our Values:
- We work together to make a difference for patients
- We care enough to go the extra mile
- We support, trust, and empower
- We sincerely value each other
- We support Primary Care to own its destiny
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,000 to £40,000 a year Dependent on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0004-26-0074
Job locations
The Pembroke Centre
90 Pembroke Road
Ruislip
HA4 8NX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks:
Referrals:
• Promote social prescribing, its role in self-management, addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
• As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, build relationships with staff in GP practices within the local PCN, attending relevant MDT meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
• Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make appropriate referrals.
• To work inclusively with the Primary Care Networks member practices, The Confederation, H4All and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health access and outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
• Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
• Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
• Be proactive in encouraging equality and inclusion, through self-referrals and connecting with all diverse local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.Provide personalised support
• Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations’ policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on ‘what matters to me’. Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a person’s assets.
• To undertake holistic client needs assessments in the surgery, using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) assessment and the ONS4 Wellbeing questionnaire full training on their use will be provided.
• Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches.
• Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.
• Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
• Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan to address the person’s health and wellbeing needs – based on the person’s priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations – including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Act as the bridge between health and care workers and local communities in order to make more effective use of social capital. Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
• Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
• Seek advice and support from the GP supervisor and/or identified individual(s) to discuss patient-related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), referring the patient back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required. Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals
Community Development:
• Forge strong links with a wide range of local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on what’s already available to create a menu of diverse community groups and assets, who promote diversity and inclusion.
• Develop supportive relationships with local diverse VCSE organisations, culturally appropriate community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced. Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable
• Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet diverse needs within the community and gaps in community provision. Map community resources and build and build community capacity to meet identified gaps in provision.
• Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, building their skills and confidence and strengthening community resilience.
• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
• To ensure that the Link Worker programme is integrated into Hillingdon’s well-established social prescribing programme, delivered by H4All.
Measuring Effectiveness:
• Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
• Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring. Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
• Work closely within the MDT and with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems (as outlined in the Network Contract DES), adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
Professional development:
• Work with your supervising GP and/or line manager (if different) to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
• Work with your supervising GP to access regular ‘clinical supervision’, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
• Involved in one to one meetings with line manager monthly to discuss targets and outcomes achieved.
• Review yearly progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.
Miscellaneous:
• Work as part of the healthcare team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
• Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and health inequalities.
• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks:
Referrals:
• Promote social prescribing, its role in self-management, addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
• As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, build relationships with staff in GP practices within the local PCN, attending relevant MDT meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
• Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make appropriate referrals.
• To work inclusively with the Primary Care Networks member practices, The Confederation, H4All and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health access and outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
• Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
• Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
• Be proactive in encouraging equality and inclusion, through self-referrals and connecting with all diverse local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.Provide personalised support
• Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations’ policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on ‘what matters to me’. Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a person’s assets.
• To undertake holistic client needs assessments in the surgery, using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) assessment and the ONS4 Wellbeing questionnaire full training on their use will be provided.
• Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches.
• Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.
• Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
• Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan to address the person’s health and wellbeing needs – based on the person’s priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations – including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Act as the bridge between health and care workers and local communities in order to make more effective use of social capital. Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
• Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
• Seek advice and support from the GP supervisor and/or identified individual(s) to discuss patient-related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), referring the patient back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required. Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals
Community Development:
• Forge strong links with a wide range of local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on what’s already available to create a menu of diverse community groups and assets, who promote diversity and inclusion.
• Develop supportive relationships with local diverse VCSE organisations, culturally appropriate community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced. Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable
• Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet diverse needs within the community and gaps in community provision. Map community resources and build and build community capacity to meet identified gaps in provision.
• Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, building their skills and confidence and strengthening community resilience.
• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
• To ensure that the Link Worker programme is integrated into Hillingdon’s well-established social prescribing programme, delivered by H4All.
Measuring Effectiveness:
• Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
• Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring. Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
• Work closely within the MDT and with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems (as outlined in the Network Contract DES), adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
Professional development:
• Work with your supervising GP and/or line manager (if different) to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
• Work with your supervising GP to access regular ‘clinical supervision’, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
• Involved in one to one meetings with line manager monthly to discuss targets and outcomes achieved.
• Review yearly progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.
Miscellaneous:
• Work as part of the healthcare team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
• Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and health inequalities.
• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- As per government guidlines it is now mandatory that all staff have been fully vaccinated and can evidence this therefore if you are unable to provide us with evidence of your Covid-19 immunisation record we will be unable to recruit & Its a legal requirement that all new employees have their ID documents physically verified by one of the HR Team therefore any new starters will be expected to attend the office.
Desirable
- Hybrid working style.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or equivalent work experience
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience in qualifications such as Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, Health Management etc. & Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- As per government guidlines it is now mandatory that all staff have been fully vaccinated and can evidence this therefore if you are unable to provide us with evidence of your Covid-19 immunisation record we will be unable to recruit & Its a legal requirement that all new employees have their ID documents physically verified by one of the HR Team therefore any new starters will be expected to attend the office.
Desirable
- Hybrid working style.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or equivalent work experience
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience in qualifications such as Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, Health Management etc. & Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience.
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
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC
Address
The Pembroke Centre
90 Pembroke Road
Ruislip
HA4 8NX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.theconfederationhillingdon.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC
Address
The Pembroke Centre
90 Pembroke Road
Ruislip
HA4 8NX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.theconfederationhillingdon.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2419396
Job summary
Are you a great listener, who is person centred, with a passion for helping people find practical solutions to life's challenges? We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our friendly team.
You will help patients aged 18+ navigate non-medical needssuch as supporting patients with long term conditions, loneliness, mental wellbeing, debt, housing concerns, or physical inactivity. Rather than focusing purely on medical symptoms, you will give people the time and a safe space to explore "what matters to me" and connect them to empowering local community groups and support networks.
Improving patients wellbeing, independence and quality of life through personalised support and community-based solutions.
- We are accepting CVs for this role, please also include (with your CV) a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role, as shown in the Person Spec.
Please note that the use of AI is monitored during the shortlisting process; if you have used this please declare this in your statement explaining what type of AI tools have been used and for what purpose
Main duties of the job
Take a whole population approach, working with a range of people who may benefit from social prescribing, including people who are lonely, have complex social needs, low level mental health needs and long-term conditions
Help people to identify issues that affect their health & wellbeing, and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan
Support people by connecting them to non-medical, community-based activities, groups and services that meet their practical, social and emotional needs, including specialist advice services and arts and culture, physical activity, and nature and green based activities
Support people with advice and guidance to improve their mental wellbeing addressing issues such as financial issues, loneliness or social isolation, anxiety, housing etc.
Use coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to support people to take control of their own health and wellbeing
Support development of accessible and sustainable community offers by working in partnership with VCSE organisations, local authorities and others to identify gaps in provision, and take a community development approach to enabling growth in community activities and groups.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented in our service.
About us
Viaduct Care CIC is the company structure for Stockport's GP Federation and represents all of its local GP Practices. Covering a patient population of circa 300,000 practices are split into 6 PCNs with each serving a population of around 30,000-50,000 patients.
Viaduct Care represents the collective voice and interests of its member practices and as a key stakeholder in Stockport Together aims to influence and support the design and delivery of major service and system changes by being a strong and effective partner with other major service providers.
One of our priorities at Viaduct Care is to ensure that wellbeing and development of our team is at the forefront of everything we do. We have recently launched our new employee assistance programme, assisting our team to get access to a range of advice 24 hours a day. Additionally, we are keen to provide opportunities for team members to develop and grow including access to an extensive range of training and up to five paid study days per year.
For more information of the benefits of working at Viaduct click on 'Why Join Viaduct Care' on the right hand side of the page.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro rata based on 37.5 hours per week
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0463-26-0006
Job locations
21-23
Merseyway
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- Take referrals from the PCNs Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies, including pharmacies, health and care multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), the emergency services, legal and welfare advice services, VCSE organisations, and through self-referrals (list not exhaustive).
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to access community-based activities and support that can help them to take control of their health and wellbeing through co-producing a simple personalised care and support plan and introducing people to appropriate activities, groups and services as described above
- To help patients access increased social support as a buffer against adverse life events.
- To increase access to resources and services which promote mental wellbeing.
- To use a strength based approach to identify key issues that impact on the persons wellbeing and supporting patients to understand and manage their own conditions and maintain an independent lifestyle.
- To play an active role in practice/neighbourhood team meetings by gathering information and being prepared to update the team on patient progress towards goals etc.
- To support patients access community facilities, groups and community activities/resources at a locality level and understand neighbourhood facilities.
- Work with appropriate supervision to manage and prioritise your own caseload, in accordance with needs, priorities and support required by individuals. Refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, as appropriate or necessary.
- Build ongoing relationships with local infrastructure organisations, community activities and support services to increase knowledge of the community support offer, and work collaboratively to develop effective partnership working to support the community offer to be sustainable, identifying gaps in provision, nurturing community assets and sharing intelligence on gaps or problems with commissioners and local authorities
- Increase the strength and capacity of the community, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to both receive social prescribing referrals and to make referrals to social prescribing link workers.
- Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within PCN MDTs on the community support offer, how and when patients can access it, and the value of non-medical community-based interventions. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.
- Promote social prescribing as an approach across the PCN and wider agencies, including its role in supported self-management, in addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health, reducing pressure on statutory services, improving access to healthcare and improving health outcomes, and in taking a holistic approach to care.
- To participate in relevant service audits and to follow up referrals and instructions as proposed by primary care staff. Responsible for capturing and collating data that demonstrates a positive impact on the peoples outcomes.
- To attend supervision, case management and steering group meetings as required.
- To maintain professional and personal development.
- This post requires flexible working and scheduled working patterns to ensure service provision.
This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service.
Please see the full description (including standard organisational clauses) downloadable document to the right of this page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- Take referrals from the PCNs Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies, including pharmacies, health and care multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), the emergency services, legal and welfare advice services, VCSE organisations, and through self-referrals (list not exhaustive).
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to access community-based activities and support that can help them to take control of their health and wellbeing through co-producing a simple personalised care and support plan and introducing people to appropriate activities, groups and services as described above
- To help patients access increased social support as a buffer against adverse life events.
- To increase access to resources and services which promote mental wellbeing.
- To use a strength based approach to identify key issues that impact on the persons wellbeing and supporting patients to understand and manage their own conditions and maintain an independent lifestyle.
- To play an active role in practice/neighbourhood team meetings by gathering information and being prepared to update the team on patient progress towards goals etc.
- To support patients access community facilities, groups and community activities/resources at a locality level and understand neighbourhood facilities.
- Work with appropriate supervision to manage and prioritise your own caseload, in accordance with needs, priorities and support required by individuals. Refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, as appropriate or necessary.
- Build ongoing relationships with local infrastructure organisations, community activities and support services to increase knowledge of the community support offer, and work collaboratively to develop effective partnership working to support the community offer to be sustainable, identifying gaps in provision, nurturing community assets and sharing intelligence on gaps or problems with commissioners and local authorities
- Increase the strength and capacity of the community, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to both receive social prescribing referrals and to make referrals to social prescribing link workers.
- Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within PCN MDTs on the community support offer, how and when patients can access it, and the value of non-medical community-based interventions. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.
- Promote social prescribing as an approach across the PCN and wider agencies, including its role in supported self-management, in addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health, reducing pressure on statutory services, improving access to healthcare and improving health outcomes, and in taking a holistic approach to care.
- To participate in relevant service audits and to follow up referrals and instructions as proposed by primary care staff. Responsible for capturing and collating data that demonstrates a positive impact on the peoples outcomes.
- To attend supervision, case management and steering group meetings as required.
- To maintain professional and personal development.
- This post requires flexible working and scheduled working patterns to ensure service provision.
This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service.
Please see the full description (including standard organisational clauses) downloadable document to the right of this page.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ Level III (Health and Social Care) or relevant professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Training in Motivational Interviewing or Coaching or equivalent experience.
- Formal training in working with long term conditions.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting people with low level/common mental health needs in the community.
- Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
- Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
- Evidence of ability to work both autonomously and to seek support and guidance when appropriate.
- Evidence of working within a team.
- Experience of working without direct supervision.
- Experience of managing a caseload of participants and keeping up to date records using a database.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.
- Experience of working with individuals with long term conditions.
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of using community based activities and resources to support individuals.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
- Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and difficult conversations.
- Ability to work with people from a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
- Ability to effectively manage a variable workload.
- Ability to provide a culturally sensitive service by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities and respecting lifestyles and diversity.
- Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.
Desirable
- Ability to speak a second language i.e) Urdu or Punjabi
Additional Attributes
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
- Willingness to work in settings across Stockport.
- Commitment to working towards Viaduct Care CICs values and ethos as an organisation.
- Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.
Desirable
- An understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ Level III (Health and Social Care) or relevant professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Training in Motivational Interviewing or Coaching or equivalent experience.
- Formal training in working with long term conditions.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting people with low level/common mental health needs in the community.
- Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
- Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
- Evidence of ability to work both autonomously and to seek support and guidance when appropriate.
- Evidence of working within a team.
- Experience of working without direct supervision.
- Experience of managing a caseload of participants and keeping up to date records using a database.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.
- Experience of working with individuals with long term conditions.
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of using community based activities and resources to support individuals.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
- Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and difficult conversations.
- Ability to work with people from a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
- Ability to effectively manage a variable workload.
- Ability to provide a culturally sensitive service by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities and respecting lifestyles and diversity.
- Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.
Desirable
- Ability to speak a second language i.e) Urdu or Punjabi
Additional Attributes
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
- Willingness to work in settings across Stockport.
- Commitment to working towards Viaduct Care CICs values and ethos as an organisation.
- Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.
Desirable
- An understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement.
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
Viaduct Care
Address
21-23
Merseyway
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Viaduct Care
Address
21-23
Merseyway
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415195
Job summary
If you are innovative and would love the exciting challenge of joining an up and coming patient focused service within a Primary Care Network in Rushcliffe, then this could be the job for you.
If you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and a committed person whose passion is to support and empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing, we are looking to recruit a Social Prescribing Link worker to work within the Rushcliffe PCN.
Main duties of the job
Social Prescribing aims to address non-medical issues that may be causing or exacerbating long term health problems such as mental health, social isolation or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. The role is to adopt an holistic non-medical approach, co-designing a social prescription to improve health and wellbeing based on what matters to the individual and their individual strengths and needs and integrating services around the person. The aim in the longer term is to reduce the number of clinical and medical interventions required, to promote independence and resilience and improve wellbeing.
The social prescribing link worker role involves;
Promoting prevention & lifestyle changes
Engaging patients and connecting them with the wide range of groups and services
Working with the wider health, social care and voluntary network
Encouraging a holistic approach for patients with chronic diseases
About us
Ideally you will have worked in a similar role, but this role would also be suited to someone with good local knowledge, appropriate experience and enthusiasm. If you are proactive, enthusiastic, person-centered and hold a clean driving license with unlimited access to a car then we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Morgan Sharpe on 07309850937
Previous applicants need not apply.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,042.66 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0045-26-0098
Job locations
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Social Prescribing Link Worker
Job Purpose: Empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing by providing personalised, non-medical support. Focus on the individuals needs, supporting them to overcome challenges that impact their health, while also making connections to community resources where relevant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personalised Support:
- Provide one-to-one support, focusing on what matters to the individual.
- Develop trusting relationships through active listening, respect, and empathy.
- Work with individuals to create a personalised support plan that addresses their health and wellbeing goals.
- Connect individuals to a wide range of community groups, activities, peer support networks, and statutory or voluntary services.
- Identify and address wider factors affecting health (e.g., housing, debt, social isolation). Support individuals in overcoming barriers such as low confidence, social isolation, long-term conditions, or challenging life circumstances.
- Support individuals in maintaining or regaining independence through skills development and access to relevant services.
- Work with individuals over several contacts (in-person, by phone, or digitally) to encourage engagement, build confidence, and enable self-management.
- Utilise active listening and motivational interviewing to co-produce personalised wellbeing plans based on individual strengths, needs, and goals.
- Referrals and Networking:
- Prioritise referrals from GP practices and primary care.
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, care coordinators, community organisations, and wider health and care teams.
- Build strong relationships with local stakeholders (health professionals, community groups).
- Where appropriate, introduce individuals to community groups, ensuring their comfort and inclusion.
- Provide referral partners with clear information about social prescribing and maintain regular communication.
- Case Management:
- Manage and prioritise a caseload based on individual needs, with awareness of when to refer to other professionals.
- Use a case management system to track individual progress and outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data protection compliance.
- Community Engagement:
- Ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for drop-in support and wellbeing activities during community sessions.
- Align community activities and wider community group engagement with local social prescribing priorities, supporting improved access, stronger connections, and community resilience across the network.
- Collaborate with VCSE organisations and community groups to support referrals, while ensuring they have basic safeguarding and governance measures.
- Strengthen local networks, providing advice and support to groups receiving referrals.
- Identify and map local groups and activities to support the local community. Where there are gaps, explore opportunities to develop new community projects.
- Safeguarding and Governance:
- Recognise and act on safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.
- Support individuals, families, and carers in providing feedback and sharing their stories.
- Ensure community groups receiving referrals meet basic safety and safeguarding standards.
Person Specification:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust.
- Experience in a health, social care, or community role.
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health and the role of social prescribing.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise, and manage a caseload.
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures and risk management.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Social Prescribing Link WorkerJob Purpose: Empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing by providing personalised, non-medical support. Focus on the individuals needs, supporting them to overcome challenges that impact their health, while also making connections to community resources where relevant.Key Responsibilities: Personalised Support: Provide one-to-one support, focusing on what matters to the individual. Develop trusting relationships through active listening, respect, and empathy. Work with individuals to create a personalised support plan that addresses their health and wellbeing goals. Connect individuals to a wide range of community groups, activities, peer support networks, and statutory or voluntary services. Identify and address wider factors affecting health (e.g., housing, debt, social isolation). Support individuals in overcoming barriers such as low confidence, social isolation, long-term conditions, or challenging life circumstances. Support individuals in maintaining or regaining independence through skills development and access to relevant services. Work with individuals over several contacts (in-person, by phone, or digitally) to encourage engagement, build confidence, and enable self-management. Utilise active listening and motivational interviewing to co-produce personalised wellbeing plans based on individual strengths, needs, and goals. Referrals and Networking: Prioritise referrals from GP practices and primary care. Work collaboratively with GP practices, care coordinators, community organisations, and wider health and care teams. Build strong relationships with local stakeholders (health professionals, community groups). Where appropriate, introduce individuals to community groups, ensuring their comfort and inclusion. Provide referral partners with clear information about social prescribing and maintain regular communication. Case Management: Manage and prioritise a caseload based on individual needs, with awareness of when to refer to other professionals. Use a case management system to track individual progress and outcomes. Maintain accurate records and ensure data protection compliance. Community Engagement: Ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for drop-in support and wellbeing activities during community sessions. Align community activities and wider community group engagement with local social prescribing priorities, supporting improved access, stronger connections, and community resilience across the network. Collaborate with VCSE organisations and community groups to support referrals, while ensuring they have basic safeguarding and governance measures. Strengthen local networks, providing advice and support to groups receiving referrals. Identify and map local groups and activities to support the local community. Where there are gaps, explore opportunities to develop new community projects. Safeguarding and Governance: Recognise and act on safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies. Support individuals, families, and carers in providing feedback and sharing their stories. Ensure community groups receiving referrals meet basic safety and safeguarding standards. Person Specification: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust. Experience in a health, social care, or community role. Understanding of the wider determinants of health and the role of social prescribing. Ability to work independently, prioritise, and manage a caseload. Awareness of safeguarding procedures and risk management.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions. Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands. Current full driving licence and sole use of car. Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience providing one-to-one support to individuals, families, and carersideally within or alongside a primary care or community health setting.
- Experience working collaboratively with GP practices, healthcare professionals, and the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships across a range of services and systems, including health, social care, and community support networks.
- Practical experience in community development, health promotion, or supporting people with complex health and social needspaid, voluntary, or informal.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity.
- Confident in using clinical or case management systems such as SystmOne, EMIS, or similar platforms to maintain records and support information sharing.
Personal Qualities & Training
Essential
- Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic, person-centred support in a non-judgemental and inclusive manner.
- Able to build trust and motivate individuals to make positive changes, recognising and respecting diversity and different lifestyles.
- Committed to reducing health inequalities and reaching underserved communities through proactive engagement.
- Skilled in working with people from all backgrounds, including families, carers, community groups, and professional partners.
- Confident in identifying and managing risk, and knowing when to refer individuals to clinical or specialist support beyond the scope of the link worker role.
- Able to work from an asset-based approach, helping people and communities build on their strengths.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and complete tasks independently and under pressure.
- Emotionally resilient, self-motivated, and accountable in managing workload and relationships.
- Collaborative in nature, with a commitment to partnership working across sectors, reducing hierarchies, and co-producing community solutions.
- Understanding of the needs of small, volunteer-led groups and how to support their growth and sustainability.
- Knowledge of and ability to work within safeguarding, confidentiality, lone working, information governance, and health & safety policies.
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with over 65s.
- Experience of working with young adults 18- 30 year olds
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards this level.
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities. Knowledge of community development approaches. Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports. Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality. Awareness of GDPR. Awareness of Safeguarding Children & Adults. Knowledge of the personalised care approach.
Person Specification Other Essential Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions. Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands. Current full driving licence and sole use of car. Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes. Experience Essential Demonstrated experience providing one-to-one support to individuals, families, and carersideally within or alongside a primary care or community health setting. Experience working collaboratively with GP practices, healthcare professionals, and the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Proven ability to build effective relationships across a range of services and systems, including health, social care, and community support networks. Practical experience in community development, health promotion, or supporting people with complex health and social needspaid, voluntary, or informal. Desirable Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity. Confident in using clinical or case management systems such as SystmOne, EMIS, or similar platforms to maintain records and support information sharing. Personal Qualities & Training Essential Skills and Attributes: Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic, person-centred support in a non-judgemental and inclusive manner. Able to build trust and motivate individuals to make positive changes, recognising and respecting diversity and different lifestyles. Committed to reducing health inequalities and reaching underserved communities through proactive engagement. Skilled in working with people from all backgrounds, including families, carers, community groups, and professional partners. Confident in identifying and managing risk, and knowing when to refer individuals to clinical or specialist support beyond the scope of the link worker role. Able to work from an asset-based approach, helping people and communities build on their strengths. Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and complete tasks independently and under pressure. Emotionally resilient, self-motivated, and accountable in managing workload and relationships. Collaborative in nature, with a commitment to partnership working across sectors, reducing hierarchies, and co-producing community solutions. Understanding of the needs of small, volunteer-led groups and how to support their growth and sustainability. Knowledge of and ability to work within safeguarding, confidentiality, lone working, information governance, and health & safety policies. Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Desirable criteria Experience of working with over 65s. Experience of working with young adults 18- 30 year olds Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards this level. Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development. Desirable Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience. Skills & Knowledge Essential Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities. Knowledge of community development approaches. Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports. Knowledge of motivational coaching and interview skills. Desirable Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality. Awareness of GDPR. Awareness of Safeguarding Children & Adults. Knowledge of the personalised care approach.
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
PartnersHealth
Address
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.partnershealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
PartnersHealth
Address
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.partnershealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399482
Job summary
Job title:Social Prescribing Link Worker
Location:Sunderland
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary: £32,184.87
Main duties of the job
You will play a vital role in supporting people take greater control of their health and wellbeing. Provide time, space and personalised support, focusing on 'what matters to me' and work with individuals to understand their strengths, needs and priorities, helping to build confidence, independence and resilience.
About us
Join an award-winning organisation. For the third consecutive year, Sunderland GP Alliance has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and holds the Better Health at Work Gold Award with Continuing Excellence status. In addition, we offer 33 days' annual leave and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.
Sunderland GP Alliance is a not-for-profit collaboration of GP practices in Sunderland.
All GP Practices in Sunderland are members of the organisation, covering approximately 285,000 patients.
The Alliance also runs three practices: Monument Surgeries, South Hylton and New Silksworth.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,184.87 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
U0012-26-0040
Job locations
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working under the guidance of the referring GP, take referrals from a wide range of agencies, including PCNs, GP practices and multi-disciplinary teams as well as the wider system and occasionally via self-referral.
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to empower people to take control of their lives, support low level mental health and promote self-care. Encourage people to live independently and improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
- Engage and develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health.
- Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, including introducing or reconnecting people to appropriate community groups and statutory services.
- Manage and prioritise own caseload in accordance with the needs and priorities of individuals on the caseload.
- Maintain a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies.
- Work with a diverse range of people and their communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacity of local community groups, enabling local VCSE organisations to receive social prescribing referrals.
- Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become sustainable.
- Ensure that community assets are nurtured, through sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.
- Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on what services are available within the community and how to access them.
Role Specific Key Tasks
Education
- Promote all aspects of social prescribing across the PCN, Health & Social Care professionals and the wider system, including its role in self-management, addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health access and outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
- Promote low level mental health guidance, signpost to self-help and the most appropriate service.
Referrals
- Receive and action referrals for social prescriptions via agreed systems.
- Manage and prioritise referrals appropriately.
- Redirect referrals, using the agreed protocols, to more appropriate Social Prescribing Link Workers or agencies.
- Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals.
- Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring.
- Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
- Work closely within the MDT and with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems.
- Adhere to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
Personalised Support
- Listen to and talk with people and their families about what matters to me by giving people time to tell their stories.
- Be proactive in encouraging equality and inclusion, through connecting with diverse local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within SGPA policies and procedures.
- Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan to address the persons health and wellbeing needs, based on the persons priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations.
- Identify what individuals expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
Community Asset Development
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
- Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.
- Forge strong links with a wide range of local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available to create a menu of diverse community groups and assets, who promote diversity and inclusion.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, culturally appropriate community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet diverse needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, building their skills and confidence and strengthening community resilience.
- Develop a team of volunteers within your service to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local issues.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
Collaborative working
- As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, build close working relationships with staff in GP practices within the local PCN, attending relevant MDT meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Seek advice and support from the GP teams and/or identified individual(s) to discuss related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), referring the patient back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required.
- Work with established VCSE organisations and existing Social Prescribing Link Workers to provide a robust and consistent approach to our Sunderland people.
- Explore ways of working and share good practice and learning across all social prescribing roles within the system.
Data Collection
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
Professional Development
- Work with the GP teams and/or line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
- Work with the GP teams to access regular clinical supervision, where appropriate, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
Service Development
- Seek regular feedback about the quality of the service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
- Work as part of the healthcare team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
- Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and health inequalities.
Leadership
- Be a system leader in the development, delivery and education of social prescribing, ensuring involvement where value can be added.
- Provide role coaching and mentoring for all staff where appropriate.
Other
- Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
- Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working under the guidance of the referring GP, take referrals from a wide range of agencies, including PCNs, GP practices and multi-disciplinary teams as well as the wider system and occasionally via self-referral.
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to empower people to take control of their lives, support low level mental health and promote self-care. Encourage people to live independently and improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
- Engage and develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health.
- Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, including introducing or reconnecting people to appropriate community groups and statutory services.
- Manage and prioritise own caseload in accordance with the needs and priorities of individuals on the caseload.
- Maintain a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies.
- Work with a diverse range of people and their communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacity of local community groups, enabling local VCSE organisations to receive social prescribing referrals.
- Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become sustainable.
- Ensure that community assets are nurtured, through sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.
- Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on what services are available within the community and how to access them.
Role Specific Key Tasks
Education
- Promote all aspects of social prescribing across the PCN, Health & Social Care professionals and the wider system, including its role in self-management, addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health access and outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
- Promote low level mental health guidance, signpost to self-help and the most appropriate service.
Referrals
- Receive and action referrals for social prescriptions via agreed systems.
- Manage and prioritise referrals appropriately.
- Redirect referrals, using the agreed protocols, to more appropriate Social Prescribing Link Workers or agencies.
- Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals.
- Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring.
- Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
- Work closely within the MDT and with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems.
- Adhere to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
Personalised Support
- Listen to and talk with people and their families about what matters to me by giving people time to tell their stories.
- Be proactive in encouraging equality and inclusion, through connecting with diverse local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within SGPA policies and procedures.
- Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan to address the persons health and wellbeing needs, based on the persons priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations.
- Identify what individuals expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
Community Asset Development
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
- Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.
- Forge strong links with a wide range of local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available to create a menu of diverse community groups and assets, who promote diversity and inclusion.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, culturally appropriate community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet diverse needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, building their skills and confidence and strengthening community resilience.
- Develop a team of volunteers within your service to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local issues.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
Collaborative working
- As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, build close working relationships with staff in GP practices within the local PCN, attending relevant MDT meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Seek advice and support from the GP teams and/or identified individual(s) to discuss related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), referring the patient back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required.
- Work with established VCSE organisations and existing Social Prescribing Link Workers to provide a robust and consistent approach to our Sunderland people.
- Explore ways of working and share good practice and learning across all social prescribing roles within the system.
Data Collection
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
Professional Development
- Work with the GP teams and/or line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
- Work with the GP teams to access regular clinical supervision, where appropriate, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
Service Development
- Seek regular feedback about the quality of the service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
- Work as part of the healthcare team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
- Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and health inequalities.
Leadership
- Be a system leader in the development, delivery and education of social prescribing, ensuring involvement where value can be added.
- Provide role coaching and mentoring for all staff where appropriate.
Other
- Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
- Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
- Outstanding organisational skills
- Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team but also autonomously.
- High level and adaptable communication skills across a range of individuals of all ages, backgrounds and cultures with varying social and emotional needs
- Able to respond to challenges with resilience and manage situations calmly and professionally.
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external partners.
- Experience of accurately collecting, recording information and data whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Work on own initiative but within constraints of the role
- Provide motivational coaching with the ability to inspire trust and confidence
- Able to work under pressure and emotionally resilient
Desirable
- Understanding the impact of economic and environmental factors on people's health and wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aid
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Qualification or training in motivational coaching, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- PCI Accredited
- qualification in Social Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Ability to competently use technology and IT systems including word processing, email and the internet to create simple personalised plans with individuals
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of handling confidential information.
- Experience of collecting and recording information and data
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers with low level mental health issues
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
Desirable
- Experience of working in or with voluntary organisations or groups in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
- Extensive knowledge of local services within a Sunderland locality through either living or working within one of the wider Sunderland settings.
- Experience of working with GPs and/or other Health or Social Care providers or knowledge of how systems work Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
Other
Essential
- Understands the principles of equality and diversity.
- A firm commitment to CPD
- Full UK driving licence with use of own car
- Ability to travel across Sunderland if required
- Meet DBS standards and Criminal Record checks
Person Specification
Motivation and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
- Outstanding organisational skills
- Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team but also autonomously.
- High level and adaptable communication skills across a range of individuals of all ages, backgrounds and cultures with varying social and emotional needs
- Able to respond to challenges with resilience and manage situations calmly and professionally.
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external partners.
- Experience of accurately collecting, recording information and data whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Work on own initiative but within constraints of the role
- Provide motivational coaching with the ability to inspire trust and confidence
- Able to work under pressure and emotionally resilient
Desirable
- Understanding the impact of economic and environmental factors on people's health and wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aid
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Qualification or training in motivational coaching, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- PCI Accredited
- qualification in Social Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Ability to competently use technology and IT systems including word processing, email and the internet to create simple personalised plans with individuals
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of handling confidential information.
- Experience of collecting and recording information and data
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers with low level mental health issues
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
Desirable
- Experience of working in or with voluntary organisations or groups in a paid or unpaid capacity
- Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
- Extensive knowledge of local services within a Sunderland locality through either living or working within one of the wider Sunderland settings.
- Experience of working with GPs and/or other Health or Social Care providers or knowledge of how systems work Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
Other
Essential
- Understands the principles of equality and diversity.
- A firm commitment to CPD
- Full UK driving licence with use of own car
- Ability to travel across Sunderland if required
- Meet DBS standards and Criminal Record checks
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
Sunderland GP Alliance
Address
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sunderland GP Alliance
Address
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Social Prescribing Link worker
Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386585
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team, supporting individuals to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence through personalised, non-medical interventions and community-based support.
The successful candidate will work closely with GP practices, healthcare professionals, voluntary organisations, and community groups to help people take greater control of their health and wellbeing. Using a person-centred approach, you will identify what matters most to individuals and connect them with local services, activities, and support networks.
You will support people facing social, emotional, and practical challenges, including loneliness, poor mental wellbeing, financial difficulties, housing concerns, and long-term health conditions. By helping individuals access appropriate support, you will contribute to improved wellbeing and reduced health inequalities.
This role is ideal for an organised, proactive, and empathetic individual with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You will work across GP surgeries, community venues, and patients' homes, supporting people to engage with services that enhance their wellbeing and quality of life.
Please note:
Interviews for this role will be taking place on 3rd and 5th of November.
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Applicants who do not meet this essential requirement should not apply.
Main duties of the job
- Knowledge of the personalized care approach and providing personalized support
- Work alongside individuals to identify goals and formulate simple care plans to support their wellbeing.
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organizations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
About us
At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry.
We take pride in offering a robust package to support our employees, including:
- Annual Leave - Enjoy 27 days of annual leave for full-time employees, in addition to bank holidays.
- Sick Pay - Our enhanced sick pay policy ensures you are supported during times of illness.
- Pension Scheme - Access to the NHS pension scheme to secure your financial future.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave - We provide generous maternity leave to support new parents.
- Paternity Leave: We also offer paternity leave to allow new fathers to bond with their newborns.
- Blue Light Discounts - Take advantage of exclusive discounts available for our staff. After probation you can make an expense claim for the price of your blue light discount card and receive full reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Network - Access support through our employee advice network for personal and professional challenges 365 days a year 247
- NHS Fleet Solutions - A salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with savings on monthly payments for brand new cars.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.40 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0046-26-0048
Job locations
1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf
Sandy Lane
Coventry
CV1 4JU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalized support plan to address the persons health and wellbeing needs based on the persons priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities, and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Build relationships with key staff within the PCN, attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Be proactive and work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide teams within the PCN with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals and seek regular feedback.
- Organize and prioritize workload
- Support community groups and VCSE organizations to receive referrals
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable, identifying gaps in provision of services in the community.
- Data capture: The post holder is responsible for maintaining accurate records using the Practices Clinical System.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalized support plan to address the persons health and wellbeing needs based on the persons priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities, and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Build relationships with key staff within the PCN, attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Be proactive and work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide teams within the PCN with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals and seek regular feedback.
- Organize and prioritize workload
- Support community groups and VCSE organizations to receive referrals
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable, identifying gaps in provision of services in the community.
- Data capture: The post holder is responsible for maintaining accurate records using the Practices Clinical System.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants educated to a minimum NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area or similar level or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject area, degree or equivalent
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing
- Trauma informed training
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years experience working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement, supporting vulnerable groups; (including unpaid work)
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)
- Experience of managing a caseload of individuals
- Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
- Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
- Experience of completing holistic person-centred care planning assessments
- Experience of reflective practise and understanding its important
- Experienced and confident in the delivery of lifestyle change interventions
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Social Prescribing Link worker within a primary care setting
- knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality
- Experience of working with people affected by domestic violence and abuse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants educated to a minimum NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area or similar level or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject area, degree or equivalent
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing
- Trauma informed training
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years experience working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement, supporting vulnerable groups; (including unpaid work)
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work)
- Experience of managing a caseload of individuals
- Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
- Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
- Experience of completing holistic person-centred care planning assessments
- Experience of reflective practise and understanding its important
- Experienced and confident in the delivery of lifestyle change interventions
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Social Prescribing Link worker within a primary care setting
- knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality
- Experience of working with people affected by domestic violence and abuse
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
Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance
Address
1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf
Sandy Lane
Coventry
CV1 4JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coventryrugbygpalliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance
Address
1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf
Sandy Lane
Coventry
CV1 4JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coventryrugbygpalliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2383607
Job summary
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network is looking for a compassionate and proactive Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team on a permanent basis, working 22.5 hours per week.
You will help people improve their health and wellbeing by giving them time to talk about what matters to them and connecting them with practical, emotional and social support. This could include helping someone experiencing loneliness find a community group, supporting a carer to access local services, or connecting a person with housing or financial advice.
Working across our member practices and local communities in West Dorset, you will manage your own caseload, build trusting relationships and develop personalised support plans. Around 30% of your time will focus on community groups and social prescribing projects, giving you the opportunity to help strengthen local support and respond to unmet needs.
You will work alongside our Senior Social Prescribing Link Workers, wider PCN team, practice colleagues and community partners, with supervision and opportunities for ongoing development.
If you enjoy listening to people, building connections and helping individuals take positive steps towards better wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Your work will combine one-to-one patient support with community activities and projects. You will spend time listening to people, understanding the wider issues affecting their wellbeing and agreeing practical steps towards their goals.
You will manage your own caseload, meeting people in practice settings, community venues and their homes. Support may involve helping someone build confidence, reduce isolation or access advice about housing, money, employment or caring responsibilities. You will follow up to see how things are progressing and adapt support as their needs change.
Alongside this, you will help develop and run community groups with our Senior Link Workers, build relationships with local organisations and identify where additional support is needed.
You will work closely with practice colleagues and the wider PCN team, keep clear records and capture feedback and outcomes to show the difference the service makes. Recognising safeguarding concerns and knowing when someone needs clinical or specialist support will be an important part of your work.
About us
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of GP practices based in rural West Dorset, working together to provide high-quality, personalised healthcare to the local community. The PCN includes a mix of healthcare professionals like social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, digital care coordinators, and admin staff. These teams work across several hubs in the area to make sure everyone can access the care they need.
The PCN prides itself on being supportive and inclusive, with a real focus on staff well-being as a key part of delivering great patient care. Its built on values like respect, attention to detail, active listening, openness, empowering patients, and always learning and improving.
People who work there often describe it as fast-paced, lively, and caring. Theres a real sense of teamwork and making a difference to the lives of local patients, with the beautiful surroundings of the Jurassic Coast providing an added bonus.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.45 to £14.05 an hour Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
W0006-26-0013
Job locations
West Allington
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5BN
United Kingdom
The Lyme Practice
Lyme Regis Medical Centre
Uplyme Road
LYME REGIS
Dorset
DT7 3LS
United Kingdom
Barton House Medical Practice
Barton House
BEAMINSTER
Dorset
DT8 3EQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will provide personalised, non-clinical support to help people address the wider social, emotional and practical issues affecting their health and wellbeing. Working within Jurassic Coast PCN, the postholder will focus on what matters to each person, helping them identify their goals and access appropriate community and statutory support.
The role is approximately 70% individual caseload work and 30% community groups and social prescribing projects, flexing according to service need.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and prioritise a caseload of referrals allocated by the Senior Social Prescribing Link Workers, covering referral triage during their absence when required.
- Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships with individuals, families and carers, and develop personalised care and support plans together.
- Connect people with appropriate support for issues such as loneliness, housing, employment, financial difficulties and caring responsibilities, following up and reviewing progress.
- Support proactive outreach to people who may benefit from social prescribing, helping to address health inequalities.
- Help the Senior Link Workers establish and run community groups, supporting these to become self-sufficient and transfer to volunteers or community partners.
- Build relationships with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, identify gaps in local provision and share these with the Senior Link Workers.
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, the wider PCN team and partner agencies, promoting awareness of social prescribing and local resources.
- Recognise safeguarding concerns, respond in line with organisational procedures and refer to qualified clinical or specialist services when needs fall outside the scope of the role.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in SystmOne, record activity and outcomes, and contribute to service evaluation.
- Participate in supervision, relevant training and peer support, and follow PCN and practice policies on confidentiality, information governance, equality, health and safety and lone working.
The role involves regular travel between PCN practices, community venues and peoples homes across Bridport, Beaminster, Maiden Newton, Charmouth and Lyme Regis.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and applicant requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will provide personalised, non-clinical support to help people address the wider social, emotional and practical issues affecting their health and wellbeing. Working within Jurassic Coast PCN, the postholder will focus on what matters to each person, helping them identify their goals and access appropriate community and statutory support.
The role is approximately 70% individual caseload work and 30% community groups and social prescribing projects, flexing according to service need.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and prioritise a caseload of referrals allocated by the Senior Social Prescribing Link Workers, covering referral triage during their absence when required.
- Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships with individuals, families and carers, and develop personalised care and support plans together.
- Connect people with appropriate support for issues such as loneliness, housing, employment, financial difficulties and caring responsibilities, following up and reviewing progress.
- Support proactive outreach to people who may benefit from social prescribing, helping to address health inequalities.
- Help the Senior Link Workers establish and run community groups, supporting these to become self-sufficient and transfer to volunteers or community partners.
- Build relationships with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, identify gaps in local provision and share these with the Senior Link Workers.
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, the wider PCN team and partner agencies, promoting awareness of social prescribing and local resources.
- Recognise safeguarding concerns, respond in line with organisational procedures and refer to qualified clinical or specialist services when needs fall outside the scope of the role.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in SystmOne, record activity and outcomes, and contribute to service evaluation.
- Participate in supervision, relevant training and peer support, and follow PCN and practice policies on confidentiality, information governance, equality, health and safety and lone working.
The role involves regular travel between PCN practices, community venues and peoples homes across Bridport, Beaminster, Maiden Newton, Charmouth and Lyme Regis.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and applicant requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Training in motivational coaching or interviewing, or equivalent experience.
- Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Enrolled in, undertaking or already qualified through training or an apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 occupational standard relevant to the Social Prescribing Link Worker Workforce Development Framework.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of personalised care and the wider social factors affecting health and wellbeing.
- Proficiency in IT systems and administrative processes.
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An empathetic, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
- Ability to recognise and manage risk, and refer to qualified professionals when necessary.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and a commitment to reducing health inequalities.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS policies.
- Understanding of NHS clinical systems and SNOMED codes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community development, public health, adult health or social care, gained through personal or professional experience.
- Experience supporting people with physical, emotional and/or mental health needs.
- Experience working collaboratively with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and community groups.
Desirable
- Experience supporting small, volunteer-led community groups.
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
- Knowledge of local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) services and resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Training in motivational coaching or interviewing, or equivalent experience.
- Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Enrolled in, undertaking or already qualified through training or an apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 occupational standard relevant to the Social Prescribing Link Worker Workforce Development Framework.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of personalised care and the wider social factors affecting health and wellbeing.
- Proficiency in IT systems and administrative processes.
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An empathetic, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
- Ability to recognise and manage risk, and refer to qualified professionals when necessary.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and a commitment to reducing health inequalities.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS policies.
- Understanding of NHS clinical systems and SNOMED codes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community development, public health, adult health or social care, gained through personal or professional experience.
- Experience supporting people with physical, emotional and/or mental health needs.
- Experience working collaboratively with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and community groups.
Desirable
- Experience supporting small, volunteer-led community groups.
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
- Knowledge of local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) services and resources.
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
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network
Address
West Allington
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network
Address
West Allington
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Specialist Pharmacist (KCH) and Academic Link Pharmacist (KCL)
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 2374635
Job summary
The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support and liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible. The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist pharmacy services to education and training. The post holder will act as an academic link providing academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Education Training and Development.o Act as a specialist role model and an expert in medical management within a clinical team providing in patient clinical pharmacy service.o Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.o Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison support.o Lead and support the training and development of pharmacy staff, trainee pharmacists and junior pharmacists across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.o Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.o Support the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Education and Training Strategy, ensuring alignment with NHS, GPhC, regional and national priorities.o Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.o Provision of academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.o Supporting the ongoing development and collaboration of the undergraduate MPharm curriculum and in placement provision to ensure teaching reflects current clinical practice.o To support and lead the development of clinical pharmacy education links between KCL and KCH
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum, inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-Division-A-8251175
Job locations
Denmark Hill and King's College London
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.
Education and Training (KCH)
- Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes.
- Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group.
- Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.
- Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests.
- Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements.
- Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession.
- Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting.
- Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.
- To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed
Academic Role (KCL)
To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews.
For full details please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme. Education and Training (KCH) Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes. Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group. Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities. Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development. Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests. Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements. Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession. Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting. Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice. To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed Academic Role (KCL) To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews. For full details please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm (Masters Degree)
- Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
- Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
- Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements
- Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
- Experience of assessing and supervising trainees
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Be able to implement and manage change
- Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MPharm (Masters Degree) Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council) Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete Desirable Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy Knowledge and Experience Essential Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies Experience of assessing and supervising trainees Desirable Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Be able to implement and manage change Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Denmark Hill and King's College London
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Denmark Hill and King's College London
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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GP Social Prescriber Link Worker
Bridge House Medical Practice View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 2368747
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving peoples wellbeing and helping individuals lead healthier, more independent lives? We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and person-centred Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team and support patients to access the services, resources and opportunities available within their local community.
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with patients, their families and carers, healthcare professionals and local community organisations to provide personalised, holistic support. You will take the time to understand what matters most to each individual, helping them identify their goals and overcome social, practical and wellbeing challenges.
You will support patients to develop personalised care and support plans and connect them with relevant local services, community groups and activities that can enhance their wellbeing, build confidence and improve their quality of life.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in strengthening community connections, promoting social prescribing and helping to address health inequalities. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, empower individuals to take positive steps towards their wellbeing, and contribute to better outcomes for both patients and the wider community.
If you are someone who enjoys working with people, building strong relationships and helping others reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide personalised, person-centred support to patients, helping them identify their needs, goals and priorities.
Connect patients with appropriate community services, voluntary organisations, local activities and other sources of support.
Develop and review personalised care and support plans, encouraging patients to build confidence and independence.
Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare professionals, families, carers and community organisations.
Support patients with social, emotional, practical and wellbeing-related challenges that may affect their health.
Promote social prescribing and strengthen links between primary care and local community services.
Maintain accurate, confidential records and monitor outcomes to demonstrate the impact of support provided.
Help identify and address barriers to accessing services, contributing to reducing health inequalities.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, training and service development activities.
About us
We are a well-established training practice in a purpose built (newly refurbished) premises, located on the Haringey Green lanes.
The practice's aim is to provide our patients with an excellent standard of patient-centered care, with clinicians and patients jointly involved in all aspects of planning and delivering care to meet patients' health and well-being needs.
You will work with colleagues including a team of GPs, practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, Physician Associate & MSK practitioner, administrative staff and a wide variety of other health professionals.
There is free parking available on site.
You must have your covid vaccines to join as a member of the practice.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Depending on experience up to £16 /HR
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0052-26-0006
Job locations
96 Umfreville Road
London
N4 1TL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will support patients to address the wider social, emotional and practical factors that affect their health and wellbeing. The post-holder will work with patients on a one-to-one basis to understand what matters to them, identify their priorities and goals, and connect them with appropriate local services, community groups, activities and voluntary organisations.
The role will promote independence, self-management and wellbeing while helping to reduce social isolation, address health inequalities and improve access to community support. The post-holder will work closely with patients, families, carers, healthcare professionals and community organisations to provide a coordinated and person-centred approach.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Support
Undertake holistic assessments with patients to identify their social, emotional, practical and wellbeing needs.
Work with patients to co-produce personalised support plans based on their individual priorities, interests, strengths, values and goals.
Provide information, advice and signposting to relevant local, regional and national services, community groups and activities.
Connect patients with appropriate support relating to mental wellbeing, social isolation, physical activity, employment, housing, financial difficulties, caring responsibilities and other wider determinants of health.
Support patients to overcome barriers to accessing services and encourage confidence, independence and self-management.
Provide continuity of support throughout the social prescribing journey, including appropriate follow-up to review progress and outcomes.
Where appropriate, accompany patients to community services or activities where this is necessary to support engagement.
Encourage patients to identify practical steps they can take to improve their own health and wellbeing.
Work closely with GPs, practice staff, healthcare professionals, social care, voluntary organisations and community services to support appropriate referrals.
Promote self-referral and actively engage with local communities to improve awareness and accessibility of the service.
Support people who may benefit from social prescribing, including those with mild to moderate anxiety, depression or low mood, long-term conditions, frequent healthcare use or wider non-clinical support needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute social prescribing solutions for patients with complex needs.
Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies regarding patient progress, engagement and outcomes while maintaining confidentiality.
Attend relevant meetings, community events, stalls and exhibitions to promote social prescribing and strengthen local partnerships.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local voluntary, statutory, community and faith organisations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local services, groups, activities and support available to patients.
Maintain accurate information on relevant services using internal systems and local information portals.
Identify gaps or barriers within local provision and share relevant information with colleagues and partner organisations.
Facilitate effective links between primary care, secondary care, community health services and voluntary and community organisations.
Promote volunteering and community participation as opportunities to improve wellbeing, confidence, skills and social connection.
Maintain accurate records of patient contacts, assessments, referrals, support plans and outcomes in accordance with practice policies and information governance requirements.
Ensure social prescribing activity and appropriate coding are recorded accurately on clinical systems in line with current NHS guidance.
Provide monitoring information, outcomes and case studies as required by the Practice Manager.
Seek and respond to feedback from patients, referral agencies and partner organisations to improve the quality and effectiveness of the service.
Participate in audit, evaluation, service development and quality improvement activities.
Attend regular team meetings, supervision and clinical supervision where appropriate.
Complete statutory, mandatory and role-specific training and maintain ongoing professional development.
The post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and the practice. All information must be treated as confidential and handled in accordance with practice policies, data protection legislation, information governance requirements and relevant NHS guidance.
Information must only be accessed or shared with authorised individuals where there is a legitimate professional reason to do so. The post-holder must maintain accurate, secure and appropriate records at all times.
SAFEGUARDINGThe post-holder must understand and comply with their responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
Any concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation or risk of harm must be reported promptly through the appropriate safeguarding procedures. The post-holder must complete relevant safeguarding training and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness.
HEALTH AND SAFETYThe post-holder will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients, colleagues and visitors by:
Following practice Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control policies.
Identifying and reporting hazards, risks and safety concerns.
Using appropriate infection prevention and control procedures.
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Completing required health and safety and infection control training.
Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their work.
The post-holder will promote equality, diversity, inclusion and respect in all aspects of their work.
They will respect the privacy, dignity, beliefs, values and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that their approach is welcoming, non-judgemental and person-centred.
The post-holder will recognise and address barriers to accessing services and adapt communication and support to meet individual needs.
QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe post-holder will:
Work within the limits of their role, skills and professional competence.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner organisations.
Manage their workload, time and resources effectively.
Seek advice, support and supervision when required.
Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development.
Reflect on their practice and participate in ongoing learning and professional development.
Maintain professional boundaries and uphold the values and standards of the practice.
Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and with external partners.
Comply with practice policies, procedures, relevant legislation and NHS guidance.
The post-holder will work flexibly according to the needs of the service and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role.
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may be reviewed and amended in response to the changing needs of the service, organisational priorities, legislation and NHS guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will support patients to address the wider social, emotional and practical factors that affect their health and wellbeing. The post-holder will work with patients on a one-to-one basis to understand what matters to them, identify their priorities and goals, and connect them with appropriate local services, community groups, activities and voluntary organisations.
The role will promote independence, self-management and wellbeing while helping to reduce social isolation, address health inequalities and improve access to community support. The post-holder will work closely with patients, families, carers, healthcare professionals and community organisations to provide a coordinated and person-centred approach.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Support
Undertake holistic assessments with patients to identify their social, emotional, practical and wellbeing needs.
Work with patients to co-produce personalised support plans based on their individual priorities, interests, strengths, values and goals.
Provide information, advice and signposting to relevant local, regional and national services, community groups and activities.
Connect patients with appropriate support relating to mental wellbeing, social isolation, physical activity, employment, housing, financial difficulties, caring responsibilities and other wider determinants of health.
Support patients to overcome barriers to accessing services and encourage confidence, independence and self-management.
Provide continuity of support throughout the social prescribing journey, including appropriate follow-up to review progress and outcomes.
Where appropriate, accompany patients to community services or activities where this is necessary to support engagement.
Encourage patients to identify practical steps they can take to improve their own health and wellbeing.
Work closely with GPs, practice staff, healthcare professionals, social care, voluntary organisations and community services to support appropriate referrals.
Promote self-referral and actively engage with local communities to improve awareness and accessibility of the service.
Support people who may benefit from social prescribing, including those with mild to moderate anxiety, depression or low mood, long-term conditions, frequent healthcare use or wider non-clinical support needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute social prescribing solutions for patients with complex needs.
Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies regarding patient progress, engagement and outcomes while maintaining confidentiality.
Attend relevant meetings, community events, stalls and exhibitions to promote social prescribing and strengthen local partnerships.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local voluntary, statutory, community and faith organisations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local services, groups, activities and support available to patients.
Maintain accurate information on relevant services using internal systems and local information portals.
Identify gaps or barriers within local provision and share relevant information with colleagues and partner organisations.
Facilitate effective links between primary care, secondary care, community health services and voluntary and community organisations.
Promote volunteering and community participation as opportunities to improve wellbeing, confidence, skills and social connection.
Maintain accurate records of patient contacts, assessments, referrals, support plans and outcomes in accordance with practice policies and information governance requirements.
Ensure social prescribing activity and appropriate coding are recorded accurately on clinical systems in line with current NHS guidance.
Provide monitoring information, outcomes and case studies as required by the Practice Manager.
Seek and respond to feedback from patients, referral agencies and partner organisations to improve the quality and effectiveness of the service.
Participate in audit, evaluation, service development and quality improvement activities.
Attend regular team meetings, supervision and clinical supervision where appropriate.
Complete statutory, mandatory and role-specific training and maintain ongoing professional development.
The post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and the practice. All information must be treated as confidential and handled in accordance with practice policies, data protection legislation, information governance requirements and relevant NHS guidance.
Information must only be accessed or shared with authorised individuals where there is a legitimate professional reason to do so. The post-holder must maintain accurate, secure and appropriate records at all times.
SAFEGUARDINGThe post-holder must understand and comply with their responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
Any concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation or risk of harm must be reported promptly through the appropriate safeguarding procedures. The post-holder must complete relevant safeguarding training and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness.
HEALTH AND SAFETYThe post-holder will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients, colleagues and visitors by:
Following practice Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control policies.
Identifying and reporting hazards, risks and safety concerns.
Using appropriate infection prevention and control procedures.
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Completing required health and safety and infection control training.
Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their work.
The post-holder will promote equality, diversity, inclusion and respect in all aspects of their work.
They will respect the privacy, dignity, beliefs, values and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that their approach is welcoming, non-judgemental and person-centred.
The post-holder will recognise and address barriers to accessing services and adapt communication and support to meet individual needs.
QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe post-holder will:
Work within the limits of their role, skills and professional competence.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner organisations.
Manage their workload, time and resources effectively.
Seek advice, support and supervision when required.
Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development.
Reflect on their practice and participate in ongoing learning and professional development.
Maintain professional boundaries and uphold the values and standards of the practice.
Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and with external partners.
Comply with practice policies, procedures, relevant legislation and NHS guidance.
The post-holder will work flexibly according to the needs of the service and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role.
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may be reviewed and amended in response to the changing needs of the service, organisational priorities, legislation and NHS guidance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in community development, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement, including voluntary experience.
- Experience supporting individuals, families and carers in a relevant role.
- Experience supporting people with mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Experience working with the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, including volunteers and small community groups.
- Experience collecting data and using tools to monitor and demonstrate service impact.
- Ability to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety procedures.
- Ability to recognise when a persons needs are outside the scope of the role and require referral or escalation to an appropriate health professional or agency.
- Good understanding of professional boundaries and the importance of working within the limits of the role.
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP Practice
- Excellent listening and empathy skills, with a person-centred and non-judgemental approach.
- Culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and communities.
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and engaging with under-represented communities.
- Ability to build trust, motivate and empower people to achieve their goals and make positive changes.
- Skilled in motivational coaching, adapting support to individual needs, confidence and health literacy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
- Strong partnership-working skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across healthcare, VCSE and community organisations.
- Creative and collaborative approach to identifying solutions to individual and community needs.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates personal accountability, resilience and the ability to remain effective under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS enhanced reference standards and criminal record checks
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
- Is enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in community development, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement, including voluntary experience.
- Experience supporting individuals, families and carers in a relevant role.
- Experience supporting people with mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Experience working with the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, including volunteers and small community groups.
- Experience collecting data and using tools to monitor and demonstrate service impact.
- Ability to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety procedures.
- Ability to recognise when a persons needs are outside the scope of the role and require referral or escalation to an appropriate health professional or agency.
- Good understanding of professional boundaries and the importance of working within the limits of the role.
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP Practice
- Excellent listening and empathy skills, with a person-centred and non-judgemental approach.
- Culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and communities.
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and engaging with under-represented communities.
- Ability to build trust, motivate and empower people to achieve their goals and make positive changes.
- Skilled in motivational coaching, adapting support to individual needs, confidence and health literacy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
- Strong partnership-working skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across healthcare, VCSE and community organisations.
- Creative and collaborative approach to identifying solutions to individual and community needs.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates personal accountability, resilience and the ability to remain effective under pressure.
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS enhanced reference standards and criminal record checks
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
- Is enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
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
Bridge House Medical Practice
Address
96 Umfreville Road
London
N4 1TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Bridge House Medical Practice
Address
96 Umfreville Road
London
N4 1TL
United Kingdom
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PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker
Lakeside Healthcare Group View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2345105
Job summary
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker within St Neots PCN, you will hold a vital role in empowering patients to take charge of their health and wellbeing. Social Prescribing Link Workers support and guide patients with diverse needs whether they are living with long-term conditions, battling low mood or loneliness, or facing complex social challenges. Working within our multidisciplinary team, you will assist individuals in accessing non-medical support, building their confidence, and connecting them with community resources that address the broader factors influencing their health and wellbeing
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK at interview.
Main duties of the job
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will support patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with non-clinical services and community resources. Working closely with GPs, the wider practice team, and local community services, you will provide tailored one-to-one support, empower people to take greater control of their lives, and contribute to reducing health inequalities.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide personalised, one-to-one support using a what matters to me approach, co-producing care plans with individuals, families, and carers.
- Empower patients to build confidence, self-management skills, and sustainable support networks.
- Connect patients with voluntary, community, and statutory services to address wider social determinants of health.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local organisations and partners, supporting the sustainability of community groups and helping to address gaps in provision.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, health coaches, care coordinators, and other link workers to deliver integrated, personalised care.
- Maintain accurate patient records, monitor outcomes, and provide feedback to support service improvement.
- Ensure safeguarding, governance, and lone working policies are followed, and engage in supervision, training, and professional development.
About us
St Neots PCN is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network compromising 3 practices across St Neots, Eaton Socon & Gt Staughton
This role is based across the Lakeside surgeries in St Neots, Eaton Socon & Gt Staughton.
We recognise the value that this role can bring to our practices and our patients, and we look forward to growing our PCN team. Our aim is to provide exemplary patient care; finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients. For more information on primary care networks please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/primary-care-networks/
For more information on Primary Care Networks, please visit this link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/primary-care-networks/
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,853 to £27,062 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3007-26-0093
Job locations
Doctors Surgery
14 Huntingdon Street
ST. NEOTS
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1BQ
United Kingdom
Lakeside Healthcare
Chapman Way
St Neots
Eynesbury
PE19 2HD
United Kingdom
Eaton Socon Health Centre
274 Great North Road
Eaton Socon
ST. NEOTS
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lakeside Healthcare are looking to employ Community Link Workers (Social Prescribing) to assist in the provision of care for patients within our Primary Care Network (PCN).
The PCNs vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. You will work in close partnership with our member practice teams as well as health, statutory and voluntary groups to create effective help and support for those that need it whilst being a key point of contact to enable patients to be supported within their local community.
Empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing through GP referral to non-medical Community Link Workers (CLWs) based in GP surgeries who give time, focus on what matters to me and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Community Link Workers work collaboratively with all local partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lakeside Healthcare are looking to employ Community Link Workers (Social Prescribing) to assist in the provision of care for patients within our Primary Care Network (PCN).
The PCNs vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. You will work in close partnership with our member practice teams as well as health, statutory and voluntary groups to create effective help and support for those that need it whilst being a key point of contact to enable patients to be supported within their local community.
Empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing through GP referral to non-medical Community Link Workers (CLWs) based in GP surgeries who give time, focus on what matters to me and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Community Link Workers work collaboratively with all local partners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or in the leisure industry/public/voluntary sector
- Experience of delivering lifestyle changes interventions
Desirable
- Experience working within a SPLW role
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- Experience of working as a health advisor/trainer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Desirable
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting or in the leisure industry/public/voluntary sector
- Experience of delivering lifestyle changes interventions
Desirable
- Experience working within a SPLW role
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- Experience of working as a health advisor/trainer
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
Lakeside Healthcare Group
Address
Doctors Surgery
14 Huntingdon Street
ST. NEOTS
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lakesidehealthcaregroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lakeside Healthcare Group
Address
Doctors Surgery
14 Huntingdon Street
ST. NEOTS
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lakesidehealthcaregroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2342498
Job summary
Stone & Eccleshall Primary Care Network is seeking a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Practitioner / Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to help people access the support they need beyond traditional medical care, addressing the social, emotional and practical factors that impact health and wellbeing. Working across our PCN practices, you will empower individuals to take control of their wellbeing through personalised support and connections to local community services, voluntary organisations and statutory agencies.
Main duties of the job
Work directly with patients referred from GP practices and community partners.
Conduct person-centred wellbeing conversations and assessments.
Develop personalised support plans focused on what matters most to each individual.
Help people access community groups, social activities and practical support services.
Support individuals experiencing issues such as loneliness, financial difficulties, unemployment, housing concerns and emotional wellbeing challenges.
Build strong relationships with local voluntary, community and statutory organisations.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with GPs, practice teams and wider PCN colleagues
About us
What We Offer
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.
Supportive supervision and ongoing professional development.
Opportunity to work as part of an innovative Primary Care Network team.
Access to training and continuing professional development.
A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
Our Values We are committed to providing welcoming, compassionate and non-judgemental support to all members of our community. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,200 a year Inclusive £1200 per year mileage/travel allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0176-26-0013
Job locations
Arun House
Dyson Way, Dyson Court
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0LQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Wellbeing Practitioner / Social Prescribing Link Worker plays a key role in empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing through personalised, non-medical support. Working within Stone & Eccleshall Primary Care Network, the post holder will provide holistic, person-centred guidance, connecting individuals to community groups, voluntary sector organisations and statutory services that can support their wider social, emotional and everyday living needs. The role requires close collaboration with the network practices, PCN colleagues and a wide range of local partners. The postholder will be expected to work across the three network practices on a rota basis and will manage a varied caseload, with face to face appointments and development of personalised support plans. They will also support the development and sustainability of local VCSE provision and community groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Wellbeing Practitioner / Social Prescribing Link Worker plays a key role in empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing through personalised, non-medical support. Working within Stone & Eccleshall Primary Care Network, the post holder will provide holistic, person-centred guidance, connecting individuals to community groups, voluntary sector organisations and statutory services that can support their wider social, emotional and everyday living needs. The role requires close collaboration with the network practices, PCN colleagues and a wide range of local partners. The postholder will be expected to work across the three network practices on a rota basis and will manage a varied caseload, with face to face appointments and development of personalised support plans. They will also support the development and sustainability of local VCSE provision and community groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- GSCE grade 1 in English & Maths (or equivalent)
- Level 3 qualification in health, social care, community development or a related field
- Training in motivational coaching & interviewing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Customer/patient care experience gained from a minimum of 1 year in a general
- practice or healthcare environment
- Experience of supporting people with their mental health needs, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building
- relationships across a variety of organisations
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Ability to recognise when a persons needs fall outside the scope of the role and to refer appropriately to qualified health professionals or other agencies, including for mental health concerns.
Experience
Essential
- Customer/patient care experience gained from a minimum of 1 year in a general practice or healthcare environment
- Experience of supporting people with their mental health needs, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building
- relationships across a variety of organisations
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Ability to recognise when a persons needs fall outside the scope of the role and to refer appropriately to qualified health professionals or other agencies, including for mental health concerns.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach.
- Utilises the evidence base for social prescribing interventions and activities.
- Be able to think ahead and identify potential problems
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers
- High level of written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with EMIS/DOCMAN would be advantageous
- Competency in working with MS Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Be able to work independently, without direct supervision and within your scope of practice
- Be able to manage time, tasks and documentation efficiently
- Understand when to escalate, refer and seek support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- GSCE grade 1 in English & Maths (or equivalent)
- Level 3 qualification in health, social care, community development or a related field
- Training in motivational coaching & interviewing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Customer/patient care experience gained from a minimum of 1 year in a general
- practice or healthcare environment
- Experience of supporting people with their mental health needs, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building
- relationships across a variety of organisations
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Ability to recognise when a persons needs fall outside the scope of the role and to refer appropriately to qualified health professionals or other agencies, including for mental health concerns.
Experience
Essential
- Customer/patient care experience gained from a minimum of 1 year in a general practice or healthcare environment
- Experience of supporting people with their mental health needs, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building
- relationships across a variety of organisations
- Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative
- Ability to recognise when a persons needs fall outside the scope of the role and to refer appropriately to qualified health professionals or other agencies, including for mental health concerns.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach.
- Utilises the evidence base for social prescribing interventions and activities.
- Be able to think ahead and identify potential problems
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers
- High level of written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with EMIS/DOCMAN would be advantageous
- Competency in working with MS Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Be able to work independently, without direct supervision and within your scope of practice
- Be able to manage time, tasks and documentation efficiently
- Understand when to escalate, refer and seek support
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
GP First Ltd
Address
Arun House
Dyson Way, Dyson Court
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
GP First Ltd
Address
Arun House
Dyson Way, Dyson Court
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2342276
Job summary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,150 per annum
Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early as applications will be considered upon submission. Closing date 14.10.26 but may close earlier if adequate applications are received.
We're looking for a full time Social Prescribing link worker who will be employed wholly by One Wight Health Ltd and will work within the Islands South Primary Care Network at the Bay Medical Practice (Covering Sandown and Shanklin branches).
You will work with individuals to identify their needs, then support them to access other organisations, services or community groups as appropriate. You will be engaging and use your skills to build networks to identify local services that can support patients with underlying issues that may contribute to ill health, such as managing their housing, finances, stress, loneliness or lifestyle choices.
To be successful you must have experience of managing your own caseload, knowledge of the local community, ideally hold a relevant health qualification and have knowledge of advice and advocacy services. You will be customer focused in your approach with the ability to listen to patients' needs as well as develop strong networks and relationships with suitable partners. Full UK Driving licence and use of car is essential.
Main duties of the job
Take referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).
Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is 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 what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
About us
One Wight Health supports our member GP practices to help them deliver the best possible care to patients on the Island. We host a team including Social Prescribers & Health and Wellbeing Coaches under a Primary Care Contract that support our Island practices.
Our Approach
We aim to do that by providing centralised services that enable GPs to enhance their offer of support to patients.
We also help bid for and secure additional funding from NHS England, where it becomes available, to help support new initiatives that help practices to meet their patients care needs and we work to support general practice/primary care, to make sure it has a voice within the wider healthcare system as it develops plans for the future care for our population.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,150 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0049-SP-TB-1026
Job locations
The Bay Medical Practice
Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9GA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Take referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is 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 what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
- Work with a diverse range of people and communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups (including faith groups) to receive social prescribing referrals.
- Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Key Tasks
- Promoting social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.
- Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make appropriate referrals.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
- Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
- Be proactive in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
Provide personalised support
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan based on the persons priorities, interests, values and motivations including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals
- Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and groups, utilising their networks and building on what is already available to create a map or menu of community groups and assets. Use these opportunities to promote micro-commissioning or small grants if available.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Ensure that local community groups and VCSE organisations being referred to have basic procedures in place for ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are safeguarding concerns, work with all partners to deal appropriately with issues. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Check that community groups and VCSE organisations meet in insured premises and that health and safety requirements are in place. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Support local groups to act in accordance with information governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Take referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is 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 what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
- Work with a diverse range of people and communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups (including faith groups) to receive social prescribing referrals.
- Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Key Tasks
- Promoting social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.
- Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
- Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make appropriate referrals.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
- Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
- Be proactive in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
Provide personalised support
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan based on the persons priorities, interests, values and motivations including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.
Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals
- Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and groups, utilising their networks and building on what is already available to create a map or menu of community groups and assets. Use these opportunities to promote micro-commissioning or small grants if available.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Ensure that local community groups and VCSE organisations being referred to have basic procedures in place for ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are safeguarding concerns, work with all partners to deal appropriately with issues. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Check that community groups and VCSE organisations meet in insured premises and that health and safety requirements are in place. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Support local groups to act in accordance with information governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home.
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a recognised healthcare or advisory qualification (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Leadership and/or management qualification (or equivalent relevant experience)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians.
- Ability to develop business cases.
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports.
- Be flexible and able to manage sudden and unexpected demands.
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- To be a strategic thinker and planner with the ability to consider and act upon complex issues.
- To be able to prioritise own work effectively and to direct activities of others.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
Desirable
- Local knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality.
- Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care.
Experience
Essential
- An understanding or previous experience of working within a Primary Care organisation or a comparable not for profit agency.
- Ability to demonstrate management of own caseload and prioritisation of case work.
- Previous experience or providing an advisory service assisting with complex patient situations which require multi agency working.
- Able to interpret, translate and deliver key messages to patient groups.
- Good practical and conceptual knowledge of healthcare improvement methods and community level services for referral purposes .
- Experience of successfully establishing working relationships within teams across multiple locations.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home.
Desirable
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a recognised healthcare or advisory qualification (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Leadership and/or management qualification (or equivalent relevant experience)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians.
- Ability to develop business cases.
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports.
- Be flexible and able to manage sudden and unexpected demands.
- Effective time management (planning and organising).
- To be a strategic thinker and planner with the ability to consider and act upon complex issues.
- To be able to prioritise own work effectively and to direct activities of others.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
Desirable
- Local knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality.
- Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care.
Experience
Essential
- An understanding or previous experience of working within a Primary Care organisation or a comparable not for profit agency.
- Ability to demonstrate management of own caseload and prioritisation of case work.
- Previous experience or providing an advisory service assisting with complex patient situations which require multi agency working.
- Able to interpret, translate and deliver key messages to patient groups.
- Good practical and conceptual knowledge of healthcare improvement methods and community level services for referral purposes .
- Experience of successfully establishing working relationships within teams across multiple locations.
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
One Wight Health Ltd
Address
The Bay Medical Practice
Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9GA
United Kingdom
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One Wight Health Ltd
Address
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Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9GA
United Kingdom
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PCN Social Prescriber Link Worker
Hinckley And Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2342266
Job summary
We are looking for a Social Prescriber Link Worker to join our team within Bosworth Primary Care Network.
This role is for 18.75 hours per week over four of our member practices Ratby Medical Centre, Heath Lane Surgery, Desford Medical Centre, and Newbold Verdon Medical Practice. Exact working patterns will be discussed with the successful candidate. Working hours will need to correspond with GP opening hours.
The FTE salary for a full time person:
- In probation - £28,508.83
- After probation - £29,078.57
- First annual appraisal - £29,660.28
The salary will be pro rata.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to build effective relationships with patients, community organisations and GP practice teams, and who can demonstrate a person-centred approach to supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing.
Previous applicants need not apply, as applications received under previous advertisements have already been fully considered.
The role will require you to be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment
Benefits:
Access to the NHS Pension
Eyecare Scheme
Funded CPD Days (if appropriate)
Access to NHS Staff Discount Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata). Increasing with length of service
Sick pay
Main duties of the job
What is Social Prescribing
Social prescribing is a way of engaging patients in primary care with a resource which provides support within the local community.
In addition, it provides GPs with a non-medical referral option that can complement existing treatments and help improve a patient's overall health and wellbeing.
People want to be able to access information and support in a setting that is convenient and familiar to them, delivered by people they trust.
The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work alongside patients to identify what matters most to them, supporting them to access local services, community groups and activities that can help address their wider health and wellbeing needs.
The role will offer support in a clinic environment based within general practice, as well as at various locations within the community, including patients' homes where appropriate.
The successful candidate will be confident in having person-centred conversations, managing a varied caseload and building strong working relationships with patients, practice staff and community partners.
The role will provide information and support to patients, whilst acting as a link between the patient, GP and other service providers.
The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals.
About us
Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance is a GP Federation that supports 12 GP practices across Hinckley & Bosworth locality, which form 3 Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
We employ in excess of 40 PCN staff across a number of clinical grades and in supportive roles, and we continue to grow. This includes a team of 8 Social Prescriber Link Workers
As a rapidly growing Federation, we have structures in place to ensure that all staff have appropriate mentors and are supported in their professional development.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,508.33 to £29,660.28 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0055-26-0028
Job locations
Willow View
Field Farm Business Centre
Hinckley Road
Sapcote
LE9 4LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Receiving and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks (PCNs), pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. (List not exhaustive).
Providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them to take control of their well-being, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them. Taking an holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, to introduce or reconnect people to community groups and statutory services. It is vital that the Social Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies.
To increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Service Delivery
- Build a robust knowledge of health, social and third sector provision available within West Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
- Promote social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.
- Act as an advocate for patients and service users of the health and social care system.
- Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN). Attend relevant meetings and integrate as part of the wider network team, providing information and feedback on social prescribing matters.
- Work proactively to develop strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, to recognise their requirements and enable confident approach to making referrals.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and demonstrate how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates relating to social prescribing, and include training for their staff to promote effective access to information and encourage appropriate referrals.
- Work proactively in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
- To support patients on discharge from hospital admission.
- To support with the requirements as outlines in the PCN DES, including but not limited to providing additional hours for Extended Access.
Personalised Care and Support
- Build relationships with patients, their families and carers and carry out regular telephone consultations and reviews within the GP practice or community setting.
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, undertaking home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me.
- Build trust with the person, providing non-judgmental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Anticipate barriers to communication.
- Be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers recognising the need for alternative communication methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan; based on the persons priorities, interests, values and motivations, including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Provide follow-up to ensure that they are happy, engaged, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, assist them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate. Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.
Support Community Groups to Receive Referrals
- Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood to promote micro-commissioning or small grants if available.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Ensure that local community groups and VCSE organisations being referred to have basic procedures in place for ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are safeguarding concerns, work with all partners to deal appropriately with issues. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Check that community groups and VCSE organisations meet in insured premises and that health and safety requirements are in place. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Support local groups to act in accordance with information governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
Work Collectively with Local Partners to Ensure Community Groups are Strong and Sustainable
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.
- Develop a team of volunteers to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local Issues.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
General Tasks
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient contact, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Work sensitively and effectively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
- Build relationships with patients, their families and carers and carry out regular telephone consultations and reviews within the GP practice or community setting.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
- Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring. Use the case management system to track the persons progress. Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
- Work closely with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to the clinical system and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
- Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance.
Professional Development
- Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.
- Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Receiving and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks (PCNs), pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. (List not exhaustive).
Providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them to take control of their well-being, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them. Taking an holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, to introduce or reconnect people to community groups and statutory services. It is vital that the Social Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies.
To increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.
Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.
Service Delivery
- Build a robust knowledge of health, social and third sector provision available within West Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
- Promote social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.
- Act as an advocate for patients and service users of the health and social care system.
- Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN). Attend relevant meetings and integrate as part of the wider network team, providing information and feedback on social prescribing matters.
- Work proactively to develop strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, to recognise their requirements and enable confident approach to making referrals.
- Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and demonstrate how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
- Provide referral agencies with regular updates relating to social prescribing, and include training for their staff to promote effective access to information and encourage appropriate referrals.
- Work proactively in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
- To support patients on discharge from hospital admission.
- To support with the requirements as outlines in the PCN DES, including but not limited to providing additional hours for Extended Access.
Personalised Care and Support
- Build relationships with patients, their families and carers and carry out regular telephone consultations and reviews within the GP practice or community setting.
- Meet people on a one-to-one basis, undertaking home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me.
- Build trust with the person, providing non-judgmental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
- Anticipate barriers to communication.
- Be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches.
- Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers recognising the need for alternative communication methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
- Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan; based on the persons priorities, interests, values and motivations, including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Provide follow-up to ensure that they are happy, engaged, included and receiving good support.
- Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, assist them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate. Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.
Support Community Groups to Receive Referrals
- Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood to promote micro-commissioning or small grants if available.
- Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- Ensure that local community groups and VCSE organisations being referred to have basic procedures in place for ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are safeguarding concerns, work with all partners to deal appropriately with issues. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Check that community groups and VCSE organisations meet in insured premises and that health and safety requirements are in place. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
- Support local groups to act in accordance with information governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
Work Collectively with Local Partners to Ensure Community Groups are Strong and Sustainable
- Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
- Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
- Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.
- Develop a team of volunteers to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local Issues.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
- Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
General Tasks
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient contact, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Work sensitively and effectively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
- Build relationships with patients, their families and carers and carry out regular telephone consultations and reviews within the GP practice or community setting.
- Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
- Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring. Use the case management system to track the persons progress. Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
- Work closely with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to the clinical system and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
- Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance.
Professional Development
- Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.
- Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
Person Specification
Ability to commute/relocate
Essential
- Leicester LE6 0LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Person Specification
Ability to commute/relocate
Essential
- Leicester LE6 0LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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
Hinckley And Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd
Address
Willow View
Field Farm Business Centre
Hinckley Road
Sapcote
LE9 4LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Hinckley And Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd
Address
Willow View
Field Farm Business Centre
Hinckley Road
Sapcote
LE9 4LH
United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2339639
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our growing multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Teamwork, flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively are essential skills.
About us
Sedgefield 1 Primary Care Network is an innovative, dynamic PCN combining 4 local GP Practices based in Sedgefield area, with a population of over 42,000 patients. We are continually seeking new ways to support and improve local healthcare services to our patient population.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0611-26-0021
Job locations
Jubilee Medical Group
Carers Way
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 4SE
United Kingdom
Bewick Crescent Surgery
27 Bewick Crescent
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
County Durham
DL5 5LH
United Kingdom
The Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
County Durham
DL5 5NH
United Kingdom
Hall Garth Surgery
Cheapside
SHILDON
County Durham
DL4 2HP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To support patients in our local community to take control of their health and wellbeing by:
Promoting prevention & lifestyle changes
Engaging patients and connecting them with the wide range of groups and services
Working with the wider health, social care and voluntary network
Encouraging a holistic approach for patients with chronic diseases
Building a relationship in the journey of patients towards mental health services
Bereavement support supporting patient's familys and signposting them to an appropriate bereavement service where necessary
Supporting the practices in attaining their referral targets
Promoting and raising awareness of the social prescribing service within the practices and partner agencies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To work with patients in a variety of settings, in their own homes or in GP surgeries, to signpost them to local services/organisations which the patient themselves feels would be of benefit to reach their goals. These services may include befriending, weight management, mental health support, smoking cessation, local social groups, leisure centres and volunteering.
To work with partner organisations to support the development and delivery of an integrated care plan for the client so all their needs are met in a holistic way.
To follow up with clients, update their records and support them on an ongoing basis.
To make and maintain contact with local health and wellbeing service providers and build a network and knowledge of referral routes to and from service providers.
To ensure information about providers and voluntary groups is shared locally across neighbouring networks
To undertake regular training to extend and update knowledge of health and wellbeing issues.
The post holder will comply with the organisations policies and procedures:
FURTHER AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Health and Safety/Risk Management
The post-holder must comply at all times with the Network Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.
Information Governance
As an employee you will have access to information that is sensitive to either an individual or to the organisation and you are reminded that in accordance with the requirements of Information Governance, NHS Code of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 1998 and also the terms and conditions in your contract of employment, you have a duty to process this information judiciously and lawfully; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
Performance Appraisal and Personal Development Planning
The network is committed to providing a high quality service through the effective management and development of its employees. Each employee receives an Annual Performance Appraisal and a Personal Development Plan.
Statutory and Mandatory Training
All required Statutory and Mandatory training must be completed within the first three months of staff start date and refresher training must also be undertaken on a regular basis and in accordance with agreed policy.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
The network is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults within its care. As an employee you are accountable to ensure that you know how to respond when you are concerned for the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
Infection Prevention and Control
All employees are expected to follow consistently high standards in the prevention and control of infection, especially with reference to hand hygiene, adherence to dress/uniform code and for clinical staff and all procedures involving aseptic technique.
Special Working Conditions
The post-holder is required to travel independently between practice sites and to attend meetings at other locations as required.
Job Description Agreement
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the network. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To support patients in our local community to take control of their health and wellbeing by:
Promoting prevention & lifestyle changes
Engaging patients and connecting them with the wide range of groups and services
Working with the wider health, social care and voluntary network
Encouraging a holistic approach for patients with chronic diseases
Building a relationship in the journey of patients towards mental health services
Bereavement support supporting patient's familys and signposting them to an appropriate bereavement service where necessary
Supporting the practices in attaining their referral targets
Promoting and raising awareness of the social prescribing service within the practices and partner agencies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To work with patients in a variety of settings, in their own homes or in GP surgeries, to signpost them to local services/organisations which the patient themselves feels would be of benefit to reach their goals. These services may include befriending, weight management, mental health support, smoking cessation, local social groups, leisure centres and volunteering.
To work with partner organisations to support the development and delivery of an integrated care plan for the client so all their needs are met in a holistic way.
To follow up with clients, update their records and support them on an ongoing basis.
To make and maintain contact with local health and wellbeing service providers and build a network and knowledge of referral routes to and from service providers.
To ensure information about providers and voluntary groups is shared locally across neighbouring networks
To undertake regular training to extend and update knowledge of health and wellbeing issues.
The post holder will comply with the organisations policies and procedures:
FURTHER AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Health and Safety/Risk Management
The post-holder must comply at all times with the Network Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.
Information Governance
As an employee you will have access to information that is sensitive to either an individual or to the organisation and you are reminded that in accordance with the requirements of Information Governance, NHS Code of Confidentiality, Data Protection Act 1998 and also the terms and conditions in your contract of employment, you have a duty to process this information judiciously and lawfully; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
Performance Appraisal and Personal Development Planning
The network is committed to providing a high quality service through the effective management and development of its employees. Each employee receives an Annual Performance Appraisal and a Personal Development Plan.
Statutory and Mandatory Training
All required Statutory and Mandatory training must be completed within the first three months of staff start date and refresher training must also be undertaken on a regular basis and in accordance with agreed policy.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
The network is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults within its care. As an employee you are accountable to ensure that you know how to respond when you are concerned for the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
Infection Prevention and Control
All employees are expected to follow consistently high standards in the prevention and control of infection, especially with reference to hand hygiene, adherence to dress/uniform code and for clinical staff and all procedures involving aseptic technique.
Special Working Conditions
The post-holder is required to travel independently between practice sites and to attend meetings at other locations as required.
Job Description Agreement
This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the network. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level/BTEC or equivalent experience in relevant field
Desirable
- Health/Social Care Degree
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel within network of practices and to visit patients in their own homes
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in health and wellbeing, public or voluntary sector or leisure and fitness environment
- Experience in a customer facing role
- Experience delivering lifestyle change / brief interventions
- Excellent people skills, interacting with all types of people and able to change communication style to fit the person
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working with people from public, private and voluntary organisations
- Highly organised, managing time, resources and competing priorities in a structured and efficient way
- Highly motivated and willing to go out of your way to help clients
- Creative problem solver and willing to search for hard-to-find information
- Good IT and administrative skills
- Good understanding of health issues and the wider determinants of health and wellbeing
- Knowledge of social prescribing
- Understanding of health and social wellbeing and community/local/national services
- Using own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working on SystmOne (clinical system)
- Experience working in a health trainer / advisor role
- Experience working in partnership with community organisations
- Experience promoting and / or marketing services to other organisations / the public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level/BTEC or equivalent experience in relevant field
Desirable
- Health/Social Care Degree
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel within network of practices and to visit patients in their own homes
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in health and wellbeing, public or voluntary sector or leisure and fitness environment
- Experience in a customer facing role
- Experience delivering lifestyle change / brief interventions
- Excellent people skills, interacting with all types of people and able to change communication style to fit the person
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working with people from public, private and voluntary organisations
- Highly organised, managing time, resources and competing priorities in a structured and efficient way
- Highly motivated and willing to go out of your way to help clients
- Creative problem solver and willing to search for hard-to-find information
- Good IT and administrative skills
- Good understanding of health issues and the wider determinants of health and wellbeing
- Knowledge of social prescribing
- Understanding of health and social wellbeing and community/local/national services
- Using own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working on SystmOne (clinical system)
- Experience working in a health trainer / advisor role
- Experience working in partnership with community organisations
- Experience promoting and / or marketing services to other organisations / the public
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
South Durham Health CIC
Address
Jubilee Medical Group
Carers Way
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 4SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southdurhamhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Durham Health CIC
Address
Jubilee Medical Group
Carers Way
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 4SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southdurhamhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2339490
Job summary
Are you a great listener, who is person centred, with a passion for helping people find practical solutions to life's challenges?
We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 5 Senior Social Prescribing Link Worker to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months.
In this role, you'll work closely with GP practices within PCNs and the wider multidisciplinary team to support people whose health and wellbeing are affected by social, emotional or practical issues.
You will help patients aged 18+ navigate non-medical needs such as long term conditions, loneliness, mental wellbeing, debt, housing concerns, or physical inactivity. Rather than focusing purely on medical symptoms, you will give people the time and a safe space to explore "what matters to the patient" and connect them to empowering local community groups and support networks. You will also have line management responsibilities within this role.
We are accepting CVs for this role, please also include with your subbmission, a cover letter/statement outlining your suitabilty for this role. Please note that the use of AI is monitored during the shortlisting process; if you have used this please declare this in your statement explaining what type of AI tools have been used and for what purpose.
This job advert closes at midnight on Tuesday 22nd September, however we reserve the right to bring this forward if a high volume of applications is received.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 8th October 2026.
Main duties of the job
The key aspects of the role include:
- Well-being and Care planning, health coaching and delivery of self-management support based on a knowledge of individuals activation levels, using coaching and motivational interview techniques.
- Support for individuals to access appropriate community resources and services.
- Assist them to access information, form links with specific community and social groups, stay independent, and promote self-management of their health.
Full duties and responsibilities are outlined in the Job Description below.
About us
Viaduct Care CIC is the company structure for Stockport's GP Federation and represents all of its local GP Practices. Covering a patient population of circa 300,000 practices are split into 6 PCNs with each serving a population of around 30,000-50,000 patients.
Viaduct Care represents the collective voice and interests of its member practices and as a key stakeholder in Stockport Together aims to influence and support the design and delivery of major service and system changes by being a strong and effective partner with other major service providers.
One of our priorities at Viaduct Care is to ensure that wellbeing and development of our team is at the forefront of everything we do. We have recently launched our new employee assistance programme, assisting our team to get access to a range of advice 24 hours a day. Additionally, we are keen to provide opportunities for team members to develop and grow including access to an extensive range of training and up to five paid study days per year.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro rata based on 37.5 hours per week
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0463-26-0011
Job locations
21-23
Merseyway
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- To provide support to people with low level mental health and well-being needs (e.g. debt, poor housing, social isolation) and long-term conditions who need support to manage their health and wellbeing.
- To strengthen psychosocial, life and coping skills of individuals to develop resilience.
- To help patients access increased social support as a buffer against adverse life events.
- To increase access to resources and services which promote mental wellbeing.
- To receive referrals for the project from local health and social services professionals, as well as self-referrals.
- To provide support to patients who will benefit from proactive health management and self- care including being the single point of contact for the person or carer to simplify access and coordination of services
- To use a strength-based approach to identify key issues that impact on the persons wellbeing and supporting patients to understand and manage their own conditions and maintain an independent lifestyle.
- To support the development of a personalised plan, liaising with the practice team, patient/carer and other neighbourhood teams.
- To play an active role in practice/neighbourhood team meetings by gathering information and being prepared to update the team on patient progress towards goals etc.
- To support patients to access community facilities, groups and community activities/resources at a locality level and understand neighbourhood facilities.
- To work with PCNs to support the delivery of community based public health initiatives such as physical activity, healthy eating and social connectedness.
- To participate in relevant service audits and to follow up referrals and instructions as proposed by primary care staff. Responsible for capturing and collating data that demonstrates a positive impact on the peoples outcomes.
- To attend supervision, case management and steering group meetings as required.
- To maintain professional and personal development.
- This post requires flexible working and scheduled working patterns to ensure service provision.
- To provide line management and case management supervision to a Social Prescribing Link Worker.
- To take a lead role within your PCN for the pro-active and community work and report monthly to the Community Development Manager
- To triage complex new referrals for the service.
This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- To provide support to people with low level mental health and well-being needs (e.g. debt, poor housing, social isolation) and long-term conditions who need support to manage their health and wellbeing.
- To strengthen psychosocial, life and coping skills of individuals to develop resilience.
- To help patients access increased social support as a buffer against adverse life events.
- To increase access to resources and services which promote mental wellbeing.
- To receive referrals for the project from local health and social services professionals, as well as self-referrals.
- To provide support to patients who will benefit from proactive health management and self- care including being the single point of contact for the person or carer to simplify access and coordination of services
- To use a strength-based approach to identify key issues that impact on the persons wellbeing and supporting patients to understand and manage their own conditions and maintain an independent lifestyle.
- To support the development of a personalised plan, liaising with the practice team, patient/carer and other neighbourhood teams.
- To play an active role in practice/neighbourhood team meetings by gathering information and being prepared to update the team on patient progress towards goals etc.
- To support patients to access community facilities, groups and community activities/resources at a locality level and understand neighbourhood facilities.
- To work with PCNs to support the delivery of community based public health initiatives such as physical activity, healthy eating and social connectedness.
- To participate in relevant service audits and to follow up referrals and instructions as proposed by primary care staff. Responsible for capturing and collating data that demonstrates a positive impact on the peoples outcomes.
- To attend supervision, case management and steering group meetings as required.
- To maintain professional and personal development.
- This post requires flexible working and scheduled working patterns to ensure service provision.
- To provide line management and case management supervision to a Social Prescribing Link Worker.
- To take a lead role within your PCN for the pro-active and community work and report monthly to the Community Development Manager
- To triage complex new referrals for the service.
This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or relevant professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Formal training in working with long term conditions.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience of working with patients to achieve behaviour change or equivalent.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience of supporting people with low level/common mental health needs in the community.
- Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
- Experience of managing a caseload of participants and keeping up to date records using a database.
- Experience of working without direct supervision.
- Experience of using community based activities and resources to support individuals.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the BAME community.
- Experience of working with individuals with long term conditions.
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and difficult conversations.
- Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
- Ability to work with people from a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
- Evidence of ability to work both autonomously and to seek support and guidance when appropriate.
- Ability to effectively manage a variable workload.
- Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.
Additional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work in settings across Stockport.
- Commitment to working towards Viaduct Care CICs values and ethos as an organisation.
Desirable
- An understanding of the important of user/carer involvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or relevant professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Formal training in working with long term conditions.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience of working with patients to achieve behaviour change or equivalent.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience of supporting people with low level/common mental health needs in the community.
- Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
- Experience of managing a caseload of participants and keeping up to date records using a database.
- Experience of working without direct supervision.
- Experience of using community based activities and resources to support individuals.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the BAME community.
- Experience of working with individuals with long term conditions.
- Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and difficult conversations.
- Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
- Ability to work with people from a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
- Evidence of ability to work both autonomously and to seek support and guidance when appropriate.
- Ability to effectively manage a variable workload.
- Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.
Additional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work in settings across Stockport.
- Commitment to working towards Viaduct Care CICs values and ethos as an organisation.
Desirable
- An understanding of the important of user/carer involvement.
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
Viaduct Care
Address
21-23
Merseyway
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Viaduct Care
Address
21-23
Merseyway
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Reference: 2336152
Job summary
Social Prescribing Link Worker & WorkWell Coach
Location: Princes Risborough Head Office & and travel to business locations in Buckinghamshire where needed
Hours: 37.5 hours per week covering 5 days
Salary: £32,073 per annum dependent on experience
Employment Type: Fixed Term until March 2029
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment, improve their wellbeing, and achieve their personal goals? We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and proactive Social Prescribing Link Worker & WorkWell Coach to join our multidisciplinary WorkWell team.
In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred support to individuals experiencing health, wellbeing, social, and practical challenges that impact their ability to enter, remain in, return to, or progress within employment. Working closely with participants, healthcare professionals, employers, and community organisations, you will deliver holistic support that empowers individuals to improve their health, wellbeing, confidence, and independence.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a diverse caseload of individuals facing a range of challenges including physical and mental health conditions, disabilities, musculoskeletal issues, social isolation, housing and financial difficulties, caring responsibilities, and other factors affecting employment outcomes.
Using a social prescribing and coaching approach, you will undertake holistic assessments, develop personalised work and wellbeing plans, coordinate access to community and voluntary sector services, and support individuals to achieve sustainable employment and positive life outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within an innovative service that brings together health, wellbeing, and employment support. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, experience of supporting people with complex needs, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals reach their full potential.
If you thrive in a people-focused role and are passionate about improving lives through personalised support, we would love to hear from you.
About us
FedBucks is a not-for-profit GP federation of 45 GP practices covering a population of over 550,000 patients across Buckinghamshire. We began in 2016 and now employ around 300 members of staff at our head office site, and across our planned and unplanned care services.
As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,073 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0093-26-0056
Job locations
Fedbucks Ltd
Unit D1
Regent Park, Summerleys Road
PRINCES RISBOROUGH
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9LE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dimensions of the Role
- Manage an active caseload of WorkWell participants.
- Contribute to delivery of WorkWell outcomes and key performance indicators.
- Work across community, primary care, workplace and virtual settings.
- Support integration of health, wellbeing, employment and community support services across the WorkWell pathway.
Key Responsibilities
Social Prescribing and Personalised Care
- Undertake holistic, person-centred assessments to identify health, wellbeing, social and employment-related needs.
- Develop personalised support plans based on individual goals, strengths and aspirations.
- Support individuals to access community groups, voluntary organisations and local support services.
- Address wider determinants of health including housing, debt, social isolation, transport, digital exclusion and caring responsibilities.
- Empower individuals to increase independence, resilience and self-management.
- Promote wellbeing, community connectedness and social inclusion
WorkWell Coaching and Employment Support
- Manage a caseload of participants experiencing health-related barriers to employment.
- Undertake holistic biopsychosocial assessments to identify barriers and opportunities relating to work and wellbeing.
- Support individuals to remain in work, return to work or move towards sustainable employment.
- Provide coaching, motivation and practical support to improve confidence, resilience and employability
- Support participants with CV development, job applications, interview preparation and skills progression
- Develop and review personalised work and wellbeing action plans
- Promote the positive relationship between good work, health and wellbeing
Case Management and Care Coordination
- Act as lead practitioner for allocated participants.
- Coordinate support across health, employment, skills, welfare and community services
- Facilitate warm handovers and supported referrals to partner organisations.
- Maintain regular contact with participants and monitor progress towards agreed outcomes.
- Identify and escalate safeguarding, welfare or clinical concerns in line with policy.
- Support participants through transitions such as returning to work, job loss, changes in health status or personal circumstances.
Partnership and Community Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, VCSE partners, local authorities, healthcare services and employment providers.
- Develop knowledge of local community assets and support pathways.
- Promote WorkWell and social prescribing services across partner organisations
- Work collaboratively with Occupational Health Advisers, Work and Health Coaches, Mental Health Practitioners and other MDT members.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
Employer Engagement
- Support participants and employers to identify practical workplace solutions and reasonable adjustments
- Contribute to return-to-work planning and sickness absence prevention activities.
- Promote workplace wellbeing resources and support services.
- Signpost employers to specialist occupational health support where required.
Performance, Quality and Governance
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous case records.
- Collect and record outcome data in accordance with service requirements
- Support service audits, evaluations and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.
- Comply with safeguarding, information governance, health and safety and organisational policies.
Essential Qualifications:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Relevant qualification in Social Prescribing, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care, Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, Coaching or a related discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Understanding of personalised care and strengths-based practice.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Accredited Social Prescribing Link Worker training.
- Health Coaching qualification.
- Level 3 or above Information, Advice and Guidance qualification.
- Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Vocational Rehabilitation training.
- Motivational Interviewing training.
- Behaviour Change qualification.
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- The chance to make a real difference to patient care within the local community
- Access to a diverse and rewarding role across a range of healthcare services
Benefits
- Generous NHS Pension Scheme benefit from one of the UK's most valuable pension schemes, with an employer contribution of 23.7%, helping you build long-term financial security.
- 25 to 30 days annual leave, depending on length of service.
- Plus Bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
Job description Job responsibilities Dimensions of the Role Manage an active caseload of WorkWell participants. Contribute to delivery of WorkWell outcomes and key performance indicators. Work across community, primary care, workplace and virtual settings. Support integration of health, wellbeing, employment and community support services across the WorkWell pathway.Key ResponsibilitiesSocial Prescribing and Personalised Care Undertake holistic, person-centred assessments to identify health, wellbeing, social and employment-related needs. Develop personalised support plans based on individual goals, strengths and aspirations. Support individuals to access community groups, voluntary organisations and local support services. Address wider determinants of health including housing, debt, social isolation, transport, digital exclusion and caring responsibilities. Empower individuals to increase independence, resilience and self-management. Promote wellbeing, community connectedness and social inclusionWorkWell Coaching and Employment Support Manage a caseload of participants experiencing health-related barriers to employment. Undertake holistic biopsychosocial assessments to identify barriers and opportunities relating to work and wellbeing. Support individuals to remain in work, return to work or move towards sustainable employment. Provide coaching, motivation and practical support to improve confidence, resilience and employability Support participants with CV development, job applications, interview preparation and skills progression Develop and review personalised work and wellbeing action plans Promote the positive relationship between good work, health and wellbeingCase Management and Care Coordination Act as lead practitioner for allocated participants. Coordinate support across health, employment, skills, welfare and community services Facilitate warm handovers and supported referrals to partner organisations. Maintain regular contact with participants and monitor progress towards agreed outcomes. Identify and escalate safeguarding, welfare or clinical concerns in line with policy. Support participants through transitions such as returning to work, job loss, changes in health status or personal circumstances.Partnership and Community Engagement Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, VCSE partners, local authorities, healthcare services and employment providers. Develop knowledge of local community assets and support pathways. Promote WorkWell and social prescribing services across partner organisations Work collaboratively with Occupational Health Advisers, Work and Health Coaches, Mental Health Practitioners and other MDT members. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.Employer Engagement Support participants and employers to identify practical workplace solutions and reasonable adjustments Contribute to return-to-work planning and sickness absence prevention activities. Promote workplace wellbeing resources and support services. Signpost employers to specialist occupational health support where required.Performance, Quality and Governance Maintain accurate and contemporaneous case records. Collect and record outcome data in accordance with service requirements Support service audits, evaluations and reporting requirements. Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives. Comply with safeguarding, information governance, health and safety and organisational policies.Essential Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Relevant qualification in Social Prescribing, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care, Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, Coaching or a related discipline. Evidence of continuing professional development. Understanding of personalised care and strengths-based practice.Desirable Qualifications: Accredited Social Prescribing Link Worker training. Health Coaching qualification. Level 3 or above Information, Advice and Guidance qualification. Mental Health First Aid qualification. Vocational Rehabilitation training. Motivational Interviewing training. Behaviour Change qualification.What We Offer A supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for training and professional development The chance to make a real difference to patient care within the local community Access to a diverse and rewarding role across a range of healthcare servicesBenefits Generous NHS Pension Scheme benefit from one of the UK's most valuable pension schemes, with an employer contribution of 23.7%, helping you build long-term financial security. 25 to 30 days annual leave, depending on length of service. Plus Bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Relevant qualification in Social Prescribing, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care, Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, Coaching or a related discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Understanding of personalised care and strengths-based practice.
Desirable
- Accredited Social Prescribing Link Worker training.
- Health Coaching qualification.
- Level 3 or above Information, Advice and Guidance qualification.
- Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Vocational Rehabilitation training.
- Motivational Interviewing training.
- Behaviour Change qualification.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of social prescribing and personalised care.
- Understanding of wider determinants of health.
- Knowledge of local community, voluntary and statutory services.
- Understanding of health and employment pathways.
- Strong communication, engagement and motivational interviewing skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse caseload.
- Ability to build positive relationships with participants and stakeholders.
- Strong record-keeping and organisational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience supporting individuals with complex health, wellbeing and social needs.
- Experience of case management and personalised support planning.
- Experience working in social prescribing, community development, health, wellbeing or employment support services.
- Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
- Experience supporting people experiencing mental health, physical health or social challenges.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and outcome reporting.
- Experience delivering coaching, motivational support or behaviour change interventions.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Relevant qualification in Social Prescribing, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care, Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, Coaching or a related discipline. Evidence of continuing professional development. Understanding of personalised care and strengths-based practice. Desirable Accredited Social Prescribing Link Worker training. Health Coaching qualification. Level 3 or above Information, Advice and Guidance qualification. Mental Health First Aid qualification. Vocational Rehabilitation training. Motivational Interviewing training. Behaviour Change qualification. Skills and knowledge Essential Understanding of social prescribing and personalised care. Understanding of wider determinants of health. Knowledge of local community, voluntary and statutory services. Understanding of health and employment pathways. Strong communication, engagement and motivational interviewing skills. Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse caseload. Ability to build positive relationships with participants and stakeholders. Strong record-keeping and organisational skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience Essential Experience supporting individuals with complex health, wellbeing and social needs. Experience of case management and personalised support planning. Experience working in social prescribing, community development, health, wellbeing or employment support services. Experience of partnership and multi-agency working. Experience supporting people experiencing mental health, physical health or social challenges. Experience maintaining accurate records and outcome reporting. Experience delivering coaching, motivational support or behaviour change interventions.
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
FedBucks Ltd
Address
Fedbucks Ltd
Unit D1
Regent Park, Summerleys Road
PRINCES RISBOROUGH
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fedbucks.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
FedBucks Ltd
Address
Fedbucks Ltd
Unit D1
Regent Park, Summerleys Road
PRINCES RISBOROUGH
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fedbucks.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2333283
Job summary
The post holder will work closely with GP practices to support individuals to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self-management of their mental health tailored to individual needs, raising awareness of the different services on offer locally. They will offer a number of appointments to patients to ensure patients are supported and have a wider understanding of their care pathway.
The GP Practices covered by this PCN are:
Burton Croft Surgery
Vesper Road Surgery
Craven Road Medical Practice
Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre
Ireland Wood &Horsforth
Hyde Park Surgery
Laurel Bank Surgery
Field Head Surgery
Highfield Surgery
Burley Park Medical Centre
Main duties of the job
You will provide a support, signposting, and ongoing referral service to patients with low level mental health issues. You will do this through referrals from GP Practices and other PCN services. You will be the first point of contact for people accessing mental health services through their GP and help them navigate and understand their care pathway. You will do so through active listening, guidance, explaining onward referral routes and encouraging participation in the community through signposting to local mental health services. You will refer onwards to more specialised services and work with these services to support patients to navigate their care and promote autonomy, self-help and provide resources and action planning to improve outcomes for patients who are struggling with low level mental health issues.
About us
Woodsley & Holt Park PCN is a large primary care network (PCN) with a combined patient population of approximately 100,000 across 10 GP practices, covering the areas of Woodhouse, Kirkstall, Burley,Hyde Park, Headingley,Cookridge and Horsforth. . The PCN footprint is of mixed diversity with pockets of deprivation and health inequalities. As one of the largest PCNs in Leeds we work at pace to deliver high quality services to our patients, which will evolve with the continuing development of the PCN.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,530 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A6042-26-0002
Job locations
PCN Admin Office
WIRA House & Business Park, West Park, Ring Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 6EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote the service within GP practices, developing close working relationships with the teams. To provide a telephone based mental health service to patients with low level mental health issues. To appropriately risk assess patients to minimise harm and identify harm reduction where this is needed. To complete referrals and signpost to specialist support effectively where necessary. To provide short term interventions to support patients whilst they wait to access appropriate specialist provision. To enable patients to manage their own mental and emotional health by using coping strategies and challenging behaviour patterns. To develop support plans with individuals which promote choice and complement any medical treatment or advice. To identify any barriers to people accessing services and activities and work with individuals to overcome these. Use a range of techniques to support people. To facilitate access to recommended community-based interventions and programmes of activity that benefit health and wellbeing. To monitor and record contacts and outcomes within clinical systems. To build networks with local community resources such as activities and services that may have an impact on mental health and wellbeing and support individuals to access these. To develop multi-agency working across communities and address health inequality. To liaise with other professionals as appropriate. To undertake clinical supervision to ensure safe therapeutic practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote the service within GP practices, developing close working relationships with the teams. To provide a telephone based mental health service to patients with low level mental health issues. To appropriately risk assess patients to minimise harm and identify harm reduction where this is needed. To complete referrals and signpost to specialist support effectively where necessary. To provide short term interventions to support patients whilst they wait to access appropriate specialist provision. To enable patients to manage their own mental and emotional health by using coping strategies and challenging behaviour patterns. To develop support plans with individuals which promote choice and complement any medical treatment or advice. To identify any barriers to people accessing services and activities and work with individuals to overcome these. Use a range of techniques to support people. To facilitate access to recommended community-based interventions and programmes of activity that benefit health and wellbeing. To monitor and record contacts and outcomes within clinical systems. To build networks with local community resources such as activities and services that may have an impact on mental health and wellbeing and support individuals to access these. To develop multi-agency working across communities and address health inequality. To liaise with other professionals as appropriate. To undertake clinical supervision to ensure safe therapeutic practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in a health, mental health, or psychology related subject; courses that have units specific to mental health studies or similar.
- Counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach.
Experience
Essential
- Mental health working experience, including voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems
- Understanding of working with a diverse cohort of people and the barriers that may come with this.
- Experience of completing assessments, risk assessments and patient centred action planning
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Empathetic and understanding, with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good IT and record keeping skills.
Desirable
- Up to date working knowledge regarding Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Experience of using SystmOne and/or EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in a health, mental health, or psychology related subject; courses that have units specific to mental health studies or similar.
- Counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach.
Experience
Essential
- Mental health working experience, including voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems
- Understanding of working with a diverse cohort of people and the barriers that may come with this.
- Experience of completing assessments, risk assessments and patient centred action planning
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Empathetic and understanding, with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good IT and record keeping skills.
Desirable
- Up to date working knowledge regarding Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Experience of using SystmOne and/or EMIS
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
Woodsley & Holt Park PCN
Address
PCN Admin Office
WIRA House & Business Park, West Park, Ring Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 6EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Woodsley & Holt Park PCN
Address
PCN Admin Office
WIRA House & Business Park, West Park, Ring Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 6EB
United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2313436
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team! The role will be supporting four of our sites within the West Midlands Region: HMP Dovegate, HMP Stafford, HMP Featherstone & HMP YOI Drake Hall
Hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm
Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience.
Location You will manage up to 3 sites and spend one day a week at each with admin days at our West Midlands Regional Office.How will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Social Prescribing Link Worker , your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Complete initial assessments with patients referred to and eligible for the social prescribing service. Assessing their current wellbeing and identification of what matters to them.
- Manage a caseload of social prescribing patients providing follow-up support and ensuring they are able to access prescribed services with confidence.
- Be responsible for the scheduling and sequencing of patients social prescribing activities
- Liaise with Health and Prison departments, to develop awareness and support delivery of the service. Ensure effective cross-departmental working in order to meet our aims and objectives of a whole system and asset-based approach to social prescribing.
- Ensure services are consistent with our stated values.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
- A positive, inclusive and compassionate practitioner
- Good IT skills including experience of Microsoft office and SystmOne
- Proactive and solution focused problem solving skills
- Strong organisation skills
- Flexible attitude to working arrangements
- Motivated as an individual and when working in a team
- Experience offering an information, advice and guidance service in a health, care or similar setting
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£29,000 a year £26,000 to £29,000 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15466
Job locations
The Exchange
1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale
READING
Berkshire
RG7 4SA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team! The role will be supporting four of our sites within the West Midlands Region: HMP Dovegate, HMP Stafford, HMP Featherstone & HMP YOI Drake Hall
Hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm
Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience.
Location You will manage up to 3 sites and spend one day a week at each with admin days at our West Midlands Regional Office.How will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team! The role will be supporting four of our sites within the West Midlands Region: HMP Dovegate, HMP Stafford, HMP Featherstone & HMP YOI Drake Hall
Hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm
Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience.
Location You will manage up to 3 sites and spend one day a week at each with admin days at our West Midlands Regional Office.How will we support you?
- Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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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
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
The Exchange
1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale
READING
Berkshire
RG7 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
The Exchange
1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale
READING
Berkshire
RG7 4SA
United Kingdom
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Finance Assistant Apprentice
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2441023
Job summary
This role is an 18 month apprenticeship and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team within Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - you will be joining at a time when you can help to redefine the team's ethos.
For that reason, we are looking for candidates who can already demonstrate embodiment of the Trust's vales:
o Professionalism - including self-development and demonstrating compassion to colleagues
o Respect - creating and fostering positive relationships
o Innovation - looking for continuous improvement
o Dignity - treating colleagues as individuals
o Empowerment - building your confidence and independence
You will be part of a team which has gone through significant change over recent months and are therefore looking to rebuild their resilience. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees can work to the best of their abilities. We value professional development and care about health & wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation than employees are proud to be a part of.
The role will be an integral part of the Finance Directorate providing support to the wider team and providing a reliable and responsive financial support service to ensure the provision of high quality financial advice and information to Service Managers, Senior Managers and other stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The role will link with NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) to monitor the purchase ledger in respect of chasing invoice approvals and dealing with supplier queries. The role will also be responsible for raising sales invoices, aid Oracle users with procurement queries and supplier set ups.
The job requires the post holder to have effective communication skills, both oral and written. The post holder will also be required to use their own judgement in order to find solutions in their own area but escalate any issues requiring decisions beyond their responsibility. The post holder will keep up to date with Accounting Standards and other NHS Financial guidance, be aware of the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-CORP-8266819
Job locations
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6FH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Assist in responding to queries in the Finance Queries in box and from budget holders in a timely manner.
Maintain the Oracle User Hierarchy and Authorised Signatories Database.
Prepare and post journals as required and maintain backing papers for audit purposes
Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with agreed schedule or as required.
To review the Trusts unpaid invoices report on a weekly basis and liaise with Management Accountants to ensure all invoices are processed within the prompt payment policy.
Support the Finance team in the maintenance of the ledger, undertaking queries and setting up codes as required. This will include clearing the Trust suspense accounts.
To contribute to the accurate allocation of overheads and recharges as necessary.
To contribute to the costing of system transformation projects.
To assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Trust Annual Accounts and working papers, including the Agreement of Balances exercise.
Support Management Accountants in the financial planning process as required.
To contribute to the development of systems and processes within the Finance Directorate.
To participate in the continuing professional development process.
To organise team meetings.
Maintain filing, in both paper and electronic form, in accordance with Trust policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Assist in responding to queries in the Finance Queries in box and from budget holders in a timely manner.
Maintain the Oracle User Hierarchy and Authorised Signatories Database.
Prepare and post journals as required and maintain backing papers for audit purposes
Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with agreed schedule or as required.
To review the Trusts unpaid invoices report on a weekly basis and liaise with Management Accountants to ensure all invoices are processed within the prompt payment policy.
Support the Finance team in the maintenance of the ledger, undertaking queries and setting up codes as required. This will include clearing the Trust suspense accounts.
To contribute to the accurate allocation of overheads and recharges as necessary.
To contribute to the costing of system transformation projects.
To assist the Financial Accountant in preparing the Trust Annual Accounts and working papers, including the Agreement of Balances exercise.
Support Management Accountants in the financial planning process as required.
To contribute to the development of systems and processes within the Finance Directorate.
To participate in the continuing professional development process.
To organise team meetings.
Maintain filing, in both paper and electronic form, in accordance with Trust policies
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Four GCSEs grade 4-9 (A-C equivalent) including Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- IT Literate with good computer skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload in order to achieve deadlines
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Four GCSEs grade 4-9 (A-C equivalent) including Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- IT Literate with good computer skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload in order to achieve deadlines
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Physiotherapist
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440970
Job summary
The Rehabilitation and Neurological Physiotherapy Services at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 physiotherapist to join our rotational team.
This post offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills across a range of rehabilitation and neurological settings, including :
- CERU (Level 1 Brain Injury Unit)
- Feldon Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
- Community Stroke
- Community Hospital Rehabilitation Wards
- Neurological Outpatients
The rotations span the full rehabilitation pathway, from early and inpatient neurological rehabilitation through to community-based and outpatient services. You will work within supportive, forward-thinking multidisciplinary teams, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care and contributing to service development.
We are looking for a physiotherapist with a strong interest in neurological and rehabilitation physiotherapy, motivated to develop advanced clinical reasoning skills and experienced in working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
This post will be based in South Warwickshire, with rotations across multiple hospital sites and community locations. Weekend working and participation in relevant on-call or rota systems are required.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high-standard physiotherapy service to patients in a specialist area.
To work as an accountable and autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for own caseload.
To work in conjunction with the Pathway and Team leads in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy service within the speciality on a day to day basis.
To take a role in the provision of support and clinical supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff and undergraduate students.
To deputise for the Team leaders as required.
To keep accurate records of patient contact using written records and electronic data capture.
To contribute to out of hours working as required.
To maintain own competency to practise.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
203-CS1301
Job locations
Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital
Heathcote Lane
Leamington Spa
CV34 6SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To gain informed consent from each patient prior to assessment and treatment. The Physiotherapist should be familiar with and adhere to South Warwickshire Foundation Trust policies on consent.
To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies; gaining relevant information by clinical examination; observation, questioning, discussion and manual physiotherapy assessment techniques.
Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives.
To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise programmes or classes, electrotherapy, and other alternative options. Ensuring competency to practice is maintained as appropriate.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
To formulate a prognosis and recommend best course of interventions developing comprehensive treatments and discharge plans.
To make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and / or referral to other services.
Communication
To communicate the clinical diagnosis and facilitate understanding of a mutually agreed treatment programme to patients and carers.
To communicate effectively with other patients, relatives or carers on a group or individual basis in order to maximise rehabilitative potential through verbal and non- verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or use of behavioural modification techniques.
To communicate with colleagues and other relevant professionals professionally and appropriately and in a timely manner (e.g. medical notes, letters and reports).
To assess individual patients understanding of proposed treatment modalities and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to intervention, in line with Trust policy in gaining consent.
To maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core Standards, Trust policies and legal requirements.
Educational
Participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal and professional development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements.
To be responsible for maintaining and developing specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice ensuring own competency to practice through CPD activities.
To undertake clinical and professional updating through means identified during the appraisal process.
To develop an individual learning plan, maintain CPD records/portfolio which reflect personal development and provide evidence of how learning is applied to practice.
Be an active member through planning, implementation, attendance at and leading, of the in-service training programmes.
To participate in the clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students through teaching, peer reviews and mentoring.
To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
Undertake regular measurement, data collection and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures either individually or with more senior physiotherapists.
Management/ Professional
To be responsible for: organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Re-adjusting plans as situations change/arise, this may include adapting a new working environment.
To monitor and mentor the caseload of less experience staff providing support and guidance as required.
To be responsible for supervising, teaching and assessing Physiotherapy students to graduate level demonstrating advanced clinical ability and clinical reasoning skills.
To supervise the other staff within the MDT as required e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, TIs, Assistants, Physiotherapy, medical or work experience students ensuring they meet Trust and professional expectations and standards.
To identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service and implement changes with senior support in order to provide the best patient care within resources available.
To maintain own competency and to be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling, gym and electrotherapy equipment by patients and students/assistants/TIs through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
To assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.
To work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. Monitor own and others quality of practice, as appropriate.
To work within CSP, Trust Guidelines, National Clinical Guidelines and National Service Frameworks. To monitor own and others standards of practice, as appropriate.
To set a high personal standard of work and professional attitude and encourage others to do likewise.
To maintain high morale and sound staff relations within the department.
To maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records/reports and follow guidelines, protocols and procedures in accordance with professional (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), legal and departmental standards.
To contribute to meeting the requirements of the Trusts Corporate Governance agenda.
To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.
To be the first point of contact in dealing with minor complaints from staff, patients and carers/visitors in line with Trust Policy.
To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents to senior staff, using the Trust incident reporting system.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To gain informed consent from each patient prior to assessment and treatment. The Physiotherapist should be familiar with and adhere to South Warwickshire Foundation Trust policies on consent. To undertake a comprehensive Physiotherapy assessment of the individual patient including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies; gaining relevant information by clinical examination; observation, questioning, discussion and manual physiotherapy assessment techniques. Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate a clinical diagnosis of their condition and set therapeutic/rehabilitation objectives. To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise programmes or classes, electrotherapy, and other alternative options. Ensuring competency to practice is maintained as appropriate. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required. To formulate a prognosis and recommend best course of interventions developing comprehensive treatments and discharge plans. To make informed clinical decisions on timely discharge planning and / or referral to other services. Communication To communicate the clinical diagnosis and facilitate understanding of a mutually agreed treatment programme to patients and carers. To communicate effectively with other patients, relatives or carers on a group or individual basis in order to maximise rehabilitative potential through verbal and non- verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or use of behavioural modification techniques. To communicate with colleagues and other relevant professionals professionally and appropriately and in a timely manner (e.g. medical notes, letters and reports). To assess individual patients understanding of proposed treatment modalities and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to intervention, in line with Trust policy in gaining consent. To maintain accurate, legible, comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation, in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Core Standards, Trust policies and legal requirements. Educational Participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal and professional development programmes to meet knowledge, skills and competency requirements. To be responsible for maintaining and developing specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice ensuring own competency to practice through CPD activities. To undertake clinical and professional updating through means identified during the appraisal process. To develop an individual learning plan, maintain CPD records/portfolio which reflect personal development and provide evidence of how learning is applied to practice. Be an active member through planning, implementation, attendance at and leading, of the in-service training programmes. To participate in the clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students through teaching, peer reviews and mentoring. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice. Undertake regular measurement, data collection and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures either individually or with more senior physiotherapists. Management/ Professional To be responsible for: organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Re-adjusting plans as situations change/arise, this may include adapting a new working environment. To monitor and mentor the caseload of less experience staff providing support and guidance as required. To be responsible for supervising, teaching and assessing Physiotherapy students to graduate level demonstrating advanced clinical ability and clinical reasoning skills. To supervise the other staff within the MDT as required e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, TIs, Assistants, Physiotherapy, medical or work experience students ensuring they meet Trust and professional expectations and standards. To identify opportunities to improve the physiotherapy service and implement changes with senior support in order to provide the best patient care within resources available. To maintain own competency and to be responsible for the safe and competent use of manual handling, gym and electrotherapy equipment by patients and students/assistants/TIs through teaching, training and supervision of practice. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work. To assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice. To work within Trust policy and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. Monitor own and others quality of practice, as appropriate. To work within CSP, Trust Guidelines, National Clinical Guidelines and National Service Frameworks. To monitor own and others standards of practice, as appropriate. To set a high personal standard of work and professional attitude and encourage others to do likewise. To maintain high morale and sound staff relations within the department. To maintain assessment, treatment and discharge records/reports and follow guidelines, protocols and procedures in accordance with professional (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy), legal and departmental standards. To contribute to meeting the requirements of the Trusts Corporate Governance agenda. To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision. To be the first point of contact in dealing with minor complaints from staff, patients and carers/visitors in line with Trust Policy. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents to senior staff, using the Trust incident reporting system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- Member of the CSP
- Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate training relevant to the clinical fields within the specialisms.
- Evidence of well-rounded clinical experience within the relevant specialisms.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post graduate experience as a rotational band 5 covering core areas within the specialisms
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and MDT team
Desirable
- Experience in contributing to the clinical education / supervision of peers, students or less experienced staff
- Involvement in clinical audit / research and understanding quality issues
- Evidence of an ability to deputise for seniors and act as peer mentor to less senior staff
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge within the post specialism which is both experience & evidence led
- A working knowledge of a broad range of conditions
- Ability to problem solve & clinically reason complex patient presentations
- Have an ability to prioritise, delegate and set realistic treatment objectives
- Able to demonstrate a knowledge of clinical governance & the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Ability to produce accurate and legible documentation
- Sufficient computer skills for job requirements email, data input etc
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to present information orally in a clear, non-discriminately and logical manner
- Able to communicate effectively with patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential
- Able to influence and persuade other professionals, patients and others
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Self-motivation and self-organisation skills
- Be aware of own learning needs/ commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Willingness to take on and manage additional roles and responsibilities e.g. student rep, H&S Rep
Other
Essential
- Able to be flexible within the working hours of the department, to suit client and department needs. This includes on call and out of hours/weekends & Bank Holidays
- Applicant must have good standard of written and spoken English
- Car Driver and independent means of transport
- Able to pass Occupational Health requirements
- Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Disclosure to enhanced level
- Legally entitled to work in this country
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy Member of the CSP Registration with the HCPC Evidence of post graduate training relevant to the clinical fields within the specialisms. Evidence of well-rounded clinical experience within the relevant specialisms. Experience Essential Evidence of post graduate experience as a rotational band 5 covering core areas within the specialisms Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and MDT team Desirable Experience in contributing to the clinical education / supervision of peers, students or less experienced staff Involvement in clinical audit / research and understanding quality issues Evidence of an ability to deputise for seniors and act as peer mentor to less senior staff Skills Essential Specialist knowledge within the post specialism which is both experience & evidence led A working knowledge of a broad range of conditions Ability to problem solve & clinically reason complex patient presentations Have an ability to prioritise, delegate and set realistic treatment objectives Able to demonstrate a knowledge of clinical governance & the legal responsibilities of the profession Ability to produce accurate and legible documentation Sufficient computer skills for job requirements email, data input etc Personal Qualities Essential Able to present information orally in a clear, non-discriminately and logical manner Able to communicate effectively with patients to maximise their rehabilitation potential Able to influence and persuade other professionals, patients and others Able to work effectively as part of a team Self-motivation and self-organisation skills Be aware of own learning needs/ commitment to CPD Desirable Willingness to take on and manage additional roles and responsibilities e.g. student rep, H&S Rep Other Essential Able to be flexible within the working hours of the department, to suit client and department needs. This includes on call and out of hours/weekends & Bank Holidays Applicant must have good standard of written and spoken English Car Driver and independent means of transport Able to pass Occupational Health requirements Willing to undertake a Criminal Records Disclosure to enhanced level Legally entitled to work in this country
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital
Heathcote Lane
Leamington Spa
CV34 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leamington Spa Rehab Hospital
Heathcote Lane
Leamington Spa
CV34 6SR
United Kingdom
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https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Phlebotomist
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440894
Job summary
Perform phlebotomy and other duties within the laboratory supporting other staff within the team whilst providing optimum patient care.
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services provides phlebotomy services at 6 main sites; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick with Out-patient and In-Patient services. A number of Community Clinics, GP Clinics and Domiciliary services are also supported, covering, Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Birmingham.
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The recruitment day will be held on 13th October 2026.
Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for Phlebotomists to work across our sites in University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, City of Coventry Health Centre in Coventry, Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick. We are looking to increase access our services for patients, and are therefore looking to introduce both In-patient and Out-Patient services across 7 days. Applicants will be expected to work shift patterns to support these services going forwards, including early, late, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts.
Please note that more posts may become available across our sites in addition to the current 25 hour position advertised.
We are looking for some keen and flexible individuals to be trained to a high level to become Phlebotomists within our team. Part time positions are available - full flexibility is a mustand successful applicants will be expected to work a variety of shifts.
Closing Date:
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
218-ACS-B2-PHLEBROLL-NOV26
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor.
- Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps.
- Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor.
- To sort and identify specimens received.
- Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off.
- Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor.
- Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock.
- Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.
- Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role.
- To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives.
- To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required.
- To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients.
- Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
- To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post.
Recruiting to Values
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders
If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.
Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients, outpatients, clinics, GP surgeries and homes of patients as specified by the supervisor. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps. Undertake reception duties department to welcome and advise patients and staff as required by supervisor. To sort and identify specimens received. Undertake preparation of samples for testing using separation techniques such as centrifugation and tapping off. Responsible for the tracking and recording of samples to ensure that relevant information is available for the supervisor. Responsible for monitoring and replenishing of medical stock. Undertake agreed clinical and non clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required. Support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role. To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectives. To participate in the provision of an out of hours laboratory service as required. To assist with the provision of high quality service for staff and patients. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. To undertake such duties as shall be prescribed by the Deputy Laboratory Manager in accordance with this grade of post. Recruiting to Values To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders If you are invited to attend interview you will be asked to set up an account with the Trac recruitment system in order to confirm your interview time.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- oBasic numeracy and literacy qualifications
Desirable
- oNVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a customer facing environment
Desirable
- oPrevious laboratory experience NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of NHS systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oPatient focused oBasic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to work under pressure oMotivated and enthusiastic oApproachable oAble to demonstrate attention to detail oFlexibility in working hours
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
Person Specification Qualification/Training Essential oBasic numeracy and literacy qualifications Desirable oNVQ level 2 in Laboratory and Associated Activities or prepared to work towards Experience Essential oExperience of working in a customer facing environment Desirable oPrevious laboratory experience NHS experience Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of NHS systems Skills & Abilities Essential oPatient focused oBasic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to work under pressure oMotivated and enthusiastic oApproachable oAble to demonstrate attention to detail oFlexibility in working hours Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute Stroke Unit
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440836
Job summary
Are you an experienced Band 5 or developing band 6 looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a Band 6 therapist keen to further develop their clinical and leadership skills within our Acute Stroke Unit. You will ideally have experience of the inpatient setting and will have completed your dysphagia competencies and be able to manage an independent caseload.
You will be part of a supportive, friendly, established ASU MDT providing swallowing and communication assessment, management and therapy. You will work alongside and be supported by the Highly Specialist SLT based on ASU. The role also offers the opportunity to develop your competencies in VF with twice weekly Videofluoroscopy clinics. Your patients access to our FEEs service. You will benefit from supportive supervision and we encourage an active learning environment with the SLT team on ASU currently participating in an active clinical trial.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assess, treat and manage adults on ASU with acquired swallowing and communication disorders. They will work closely with, and report to, the Highly Specialist SLT who is located on the unit. The role involves close working and liaison with ASU MDT workers and the candidate will hold key worker responsibilities. The post holder will participate in delivering training to the ASU multidisciplinary team, family and carers and to the wider SLT service as required. They will have the opportunity to participate in service development, continuing professional development and other clinical governance activities to maintain and further develop personal knowledge and clinical practice. They will also be required to participate in the clinical supervision of students and Band 5s as required.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Inclusive of Outer HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-NMUH-8319791
Job locations
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and responsibilities involved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and responsibilities involved.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Professions Council Registration to Practice
Desirable
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties and managing a clinical caseload independently
- Experience of managing demand in a busy, ideally acute setting, demonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage workload efficiently and facilitate patient flow
- Experience of working with colleagues in health and other agencies.
- Experience of working as a member of a multi- disciplinary team, and ability to identify ways to facilitate effective team working.
- Experience and understanding of issues involved with working in a diverse community and of practical ways to ensure SLT practice is culturally appropriate and accessible
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly (verbal and written) and to overcome barriers to communication.
- Ability to assimilate and analyse complex clinical information.
- Ability to negotiate and deal with conflict.
- Knowledge and ability to use a range of specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate adult acquired communication and swallowing impairments within an acute stroke setting
- Knowledge of the role of instrumental assessment of swallowing within this setting (Videofluoroscopy/FEES) and impact on longer term swallow management.
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments and ability to demonstrate the evidence base for these approaches.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own caseload and that of student and junior staff.
- Understanding the role of and process of clinical supervision, both as a supervisee and supervisor.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Team player
Others
Essential
- Evidence of responding flexibly to change
Desirable
- Engagement with special interest groups within Speech and Language
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Professions Council Registration to Practice
Desirable
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties and managing a clinical caseload independently
- Experience of managing demand in a busy, ideally acute setting, demonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage workload efficiently and facilitate patient flow
- Experience of working with colleagues in health and other agencies.
- Experience of working as a member of a multi- disciplinary team, and ability to identify ways to facilitate effective team working.
- Experience and understanding of issues involved with working in a diverse community and of practical ways to ensure SLT practice is culturally appropriate and accessible
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly (verbal and written) and to overcome barriers to communication.
- Ability to assimilate and analyse complex clinical information.
- Ability to negotiate and deal with conflict.
- Knowledge and ability to use a range of specialist assessment tools and procedures to evaluate adult acquired communication and swallowing impairments within an acute stroke setting
- Knowledge of the role of instrumental assessment of swallowing within this setting (Videofluoroscopy/FEES) and impact on longer term swallow management.
- Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to adults with acquired communication and swallowing impairments and ability to demonstrate the evidence base for these approaches.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own caseload and that of student and junior staff.
- Understanding the role of and process of clinical supervision, both as a supervisee and supervisor.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Team player
Others
Essential
- Evidence of responding flexibly to change
Desirable
- Engagement with special interest groups within Speech and Language
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
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School Age Speech and Language Therapist Return to Practice
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440834
Job summary
As a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist, you'll refresh and rebuild your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues.
The role is offered at full-time and is located at Cedar House within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site within the School Age Speech & Language Therapy Team. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview.
Our School-Age Speech and Language Therapy Service supports children and young people in Enfield with speech, language and communication needs, as well as difficulties with eating and drinking.
What you'll bring:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and eligibility for HCPC registration.
- Previous experience as an SLT (any specialism) and a desire to refresh your skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, young people, families, and colleagues.
- Openness to feedback and a growth mindset--ready to learn, adapt, and regain confidence.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, and therefore advise submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the guidance of senior SLTs to
- Assess, plan, and deliver individualised intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your insights to holistic care plans.
- Training, advice and consultation for school staff to help create communication-friendly learning environments.
- Keep accurate, timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
- Engage in structured learning activities to meet your Return to Practice requirements, including supervised practice hours and reflective learning.
We are committed to co-production with families, listening to 'the voice of the child' when working with children and young people (CYP) and actively involve CYP in target setting and evaluation
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £44,900 a year including Outer HCAS pro rata, per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
391-NMUH-8290108
Job locations
St Michaels Hospital, Cedar House
Enfield
EN2 0JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
- Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
- Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
- Previous practice as a speech and language therapist
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
- Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
- Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
- Previous practice as a speech and language therapist
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Michaels Hospital, Cedar House
Enfield
EN2 0JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
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Lead Pharmacist - Cancer Services (Oncology)
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440817
Job summary
- Act as Specialist Pharmacist Lead for Oncology Services, providing professional leadership and acting as the key pharmacy contact for service developments, supported by the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.
- Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to Oncology and Haematology patients across inpatient wards, day units and outpatient settings.
- Clinically screen and verify SACT prescriptions for adult and paediatric patients, ensuring safe, appropriate and protocol-compliant treatment.
- Lead, develop and evaluate pharmaceutical care for Oncology and Haematology patients across the Trust.
- Provide specialist medicines advice and support to the Cancer Services multidisciplinary team.
- Teach, train and supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students in Oncology and Haematology practice.
- Line manage allocated pharmacists, including appraisals, sickness management, development and ongoing professional support.
- Ensure staff are appropriately trained and competent, maintaining compliance with legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and local SOPs.
- Undertake clinical and professional checking of dispensed prescriptions, ensuring compliance with the Trust Formulary and High-Cost Drug procedures.
- Support the ongoing development and improvement of Oncology and Haematology pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to Haematology and Oncology patients, including pharmaceutical risk management within ward-based settings.
- Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, Trust Medicines Policy and relevant national and local guidance.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Cancer Services SOPs and policies, ensuring medicines management systems are safe, robust, evidence-based and quality assured.
- Review and optimise prescribing in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and regional guidance, and clinical governance requirements, including during consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Assess individual pharmaceutical care needs, identify actual and potential medicines-related problems and recommend appropriate treatment interventions.
- Provide evidence-based pharmaceutical advice and recommendations to medical and nursing staff, clearly communicating and supporting any required actions.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
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Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-26-0837
Job locations
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B987UB
United Kingdom
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services
Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.
Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatient
Undertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.
Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and development
To ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.
Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered t
Lead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.
Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areas
Recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenue
I Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.
Key Duties
The post holder will
Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.
Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.
Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.
Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:
Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs
Identifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staff
Recommending best treatment
Substantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.
Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.
Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.
Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:
Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses
Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.
Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.
Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.
Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.
Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets including
Managing the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.
Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.
Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.
Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.
Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.
Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and Counselling
Ensure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.
Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapy
Ensure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.
Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chart
Pro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies
Assess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.
Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.
Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.
Managerial Responsibilities
Manage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.
Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students
Develop and maintain good internal communications within the department.
Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issues
Ensure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessible
Planning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.
Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.
Financial Responsibilities
Produce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.
Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approval
Identify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.
Service Development and Business Planning
Develop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.
Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.
Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.
Research and Clinical Audit
Ensure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislation
Ensure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.
Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development
Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer ServicesProvide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatientUndertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and developmentTo ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered tLead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areasRecommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenueI Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.Key DutiesThe post holder willProvide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needsIdentifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staffRecommending best treatmentSubstantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting dosesInterpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets includingManaging the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and CounsellingEnsure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapyEnsure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chartPro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepanciesAssess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.Managerial ResponsibilitiesManage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and studentsDevelop and maintain good internal communications within the department.Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issuesEnsure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessiblePlanning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.Financial ResponsibilitiesProduce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approvalIdentify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.Service Development and Business PlanningDevelop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.Research and Clinical AuditEnsure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislationEnsure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development
Person Specification
Additional information
Essential
- Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team.
- Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals.
- Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing).
- Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management.
- Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff
- Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made.
- Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use.
- Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit.
- Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients
- Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff
- Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
- Able to work with initiative and innovation.
- Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
- A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians.
- Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding.
- Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff.
Experience
Essential
- Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate
- Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT
- Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit.
- Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system
- Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors
Desirable
- Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
- Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development.
- Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards.
Desirable
- Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
- Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio
Person Specification Additional information Essential Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team. Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals. Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing). Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management. Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made. Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use. Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit. Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options Able to work with initiative and innovation. Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively. A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians. Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding. Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff. Experience Essential Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit. Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors Desirable Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent. Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development. Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards. Desirable Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio
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UK Registration
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Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B987UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B987UB
United Kingdom
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