Overview
Job Summary
We are creating a small team to support patients with emotional and mental health needs appropriate for support in primary care in South-East Bristol. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaches will work with a registered Mental Health Practitioner to support adults who are accessing support for their mental health needs. If you enjoy working with people and providing personalised one to one support to help them take control of their emotional health and wellbeing this could be the job for you. We are recruiting up to two whole time equivalent posts, which can be full or part time.
About Us
Connexus Primary Care Network brings together five GP Practices serving the population of Brislington, Knowle and Stockwood in South-East Bristol. These new posts will work as part of a small team with a registered Mental Health Practitioner and our Social Prescribing Link Workers. You will work out of one or more of the surgeries, or in local community venues. We offer a competitive rate of pay, with paid overtime. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time). You will receive regular clinical supervision and opportunities for training and development.
Details
Date posted: 07 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary
£25,000 to £30,000 a year dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A1833-25-0023
Job locations
Brooklea Health Centre, Wick Road, Bristol, BS4 4HU
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide personalised support to patients of Connexus PCN to help them take control of their mental health and wellbeing, live independently, improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle, using behavioural change techniques.
The Postholder Will:
* Manage and prioritise a caseload in accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of the population, taking an approach which is non-judgemental and which considers the whole person
* Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to support them to be active participants in their own healthcare and wellbeing
* Coach and motivate patients through multiple sessions to identify their needs and set goals and supporting them to achieve these
* In partnership with external organisations, develop and embed integrated care plans which ensure that the needs of the patient are met
* Work closely in partnership with the Social Prescribing Link Workers to connect patients to community based activities which support them to take increased control of their health and wellbeing and to identify and work alongside people who may need additional support, but are not yet ready to benefit fully from social prescribing
* You will need to be confident in using GP clinical systems to manage referrals and maintain accurate and timely patients records.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ Level 3, or above, or equivalent qualification in health and social care
* Health coaching or counselling qualification
Experience Essential
* Providing patient or client facing services
* Assessing individual needs and developing holistic, person-centred plans
* Working in a healthcare or related setting (ie voluntary sector, social care, social work, counselling)
* Delivering behavioural change interventions
* Working with vulnerable people and those with complex needs
Desirable
* Working as a health advisor/trainer
Knowledge and Skills Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong IT skills and ability to learn to use GP clinical systems
* Time management
* Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Good understanding of interventions, behavioural and motivational change methodologies
Desirable
* Knowledge of local community services to support health and wellbeing
* Knowledge of local mental health service criteria and thresholds
Personal qualities Essential
* A high level of personal resilience and ability to support patients who may be experiencing significant levels of distress
* Confident, flexible, highly motivated
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
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
Connexus PCN
Address
Brooklea Health Centre, Wick Road, Bristol, BS4 4HU
Employer's website
https://www.nightingalevalleypractice.co.uk/
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