The Workforce Development Lead for Social Prescribing will play a key role in supporting the development, supervision, and sustainability of the Social Prescribers and personalised care workforce across Nottingham City Primary Care Networks (PCNs). In addition to providing supervision and professional support to SPLWs the postholder will contribute to wider workforce development by supporting other personalised care roles (such as Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Care Coordinators) and assisting PCNs to plan, embed, and develop these roles effectively.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitate the provision of 2-hour group supervision sessions once a month to SPLWs.
* Offer mentorship and guidance to other personalised care facilitators to support confidence, competence, and wellbeing.
* Support in the provision of continuous professional development (CPD) teaching that meets needs of workforce.
* Be the link between NCGPA, their management team and the individual staff member.
* Provide coaching / mentoring support to facilitate the development of individuals on an as needed basis.
* Prioritise support to promote individual's wellbeing and signpost to their manager as needed.
* Support with relevant standard operation procedures.
* Ensure accurate and contemporaneous records of sessions are kept in line with CQC requirements.
* Support PCNs to identify and address workforce development needs, ensuring alignment with both organisational, Integrated Care System (ICS) and national priorities.
* Support in the design and delivery of induction, appraisal and development opportunities to promote consistency and quality across the personalised care team.
* Listen and support our current workforce to promote their retention.
* Promote a positive work culture that supports and develops individuals to ensure that patients get the best experience and care.
* Support clear and consistent standards for practice, including knowledge, skills and behaviours.
* Support the development of systems and monitoring that improve quality and consistency whilst reducing variation in outcomes and access standards.
* Support with ensuring that appropriate governance mechanisms are in place to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
* All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers' HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of activity.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust recruitment processes.
* All eligible staff will need to have gained clearance through a standard/enhanced DBS check prior to working.
* All posts are subject to a probationary period.
Qualifications and Experience
* At least three years' experience across multiple sectors as an experienced Social Prescriber or equivalent.
* Demonstrated resilience and the ability to manage challenges effectively.
* Experience of working within primary care or a healthcare setting.
* Experience in supporting peers in overcoming personal barriers, tackling professional challenges, and pursuing their development goals.
About the Employer
Nottingham City General Practice Alliance is a GP federation that operates to support, connect, and represent General Practices in Nottingham city. We are the lead employer for Primary Care Network (PCN) staff, employing on behalf of our member PCNs. We are close to employing over 110 ARRS (Additional Role Re-imbursement Scheme) roles.
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