Tudor Surgery inNantwich is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Prescribing LinkWorker (SPLW) to join our team. This role is crucial in supporting patients toimprove their health and wellbeing by connecting them with community servicesand support. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with patients,healthcare professionals, and local organisations to provide holistic care andsupport.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of social prescribing referrals.
Conduct one-to-one consultations with patients,focusing on their individual needs and priorities.
Develop personalised support plans in collaborationwith patients.
Connect patients with appropriate communityservices and support groups.
Monitor and support patients' progress towardsachieving their health and wellbeing goals.
Liaise with referring health professionals andprovide feedback on patient progress.
Promote social prescribing within the Practice andlocal community.
Build strong relationships with local voluntary andcommunity sector organisations.
Identify gaps in community provision and work withpartners to address unmet needs.
Maintain accurate records and provide reports asrequired.
Ensure compliance with data protection legislationand information governance policies.
Participate in training and development activitiesto enhance skills and knowledge.
About us
Tudor Surgery is aclose-knit, cohesive practice with a friendly working environment, providingquality care via a proven record of innovation and adapting to change. Situatedin the market town of Nantwich, South Cheshire, we share purpose-built premiseswith on-site community staff. We have a kitchen area for informal chats overhot drinks, a staff room for lunch and a meeting room for our regular clinicalmeetings.
Job responsibilities
There is potential to work across anotherpractice within the PCN if you are interested in increasing your WTE beyond0.2. We are committed to supporting your professional development and offertraining opportunities to help you expand your skills. We are also happy todiscuss the role further with any applicants before they applyplease feel freeto get in touch for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of literacy and numeracy gained at GCSE or higher.
* Experience of working in the area of community development/ health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement;
* Experience of working to support vulnerable adults, those with mental health issues or experiencing temporary challenges;
* Partnership/collaborative working and building relationships across a variety of organisations
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage caseload pro-actively;
* Competent in use of standard NHS IT packages eg Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc;
* Level 3 in Social Prescribing.
* Experience gained within a PCN or General Practice environment;
* Experience of working within a social prescribing or equivalent context;
* Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups
* Motivational coaching and interview skills
* Ability to produce reports on caseload activities, such as tracking engagement with positive activities per month.
* Ability to help organise Social Prescribing information event for Tudor Surgery Patients
* Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
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.
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