We are recruiting social prescribers to support individuals in accessing the support of voluntary and community organizations and making social connections. The role, often referred to as social prescribing, will involve:
* Working with GPs and other health and care professionals to identify those who would benefit most from support within their local community.
* Supporting people to create their own wellbeing plan, focused on non-clinical aspects of mental and physical wellbeing, and supporting them to engage with local community activities to meet their needs and desires.
Each post will work with one of five clusters of GP surgeries known as Primary Care Networks across the north, east, south, or west of Walsall. The posts will be based at and provide the service from the GP surgeries or other locations, with some requirement to attend team meetings and training at OurNets Head Office, located in Bloxwich, as well as training at other local or regional venues as necessary.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have experience working with people with complex social and health needs.
* Be committed to supporting individual decision-making and a person-centered approach.
* Have experience working with voluntary and community organizations.
This role is fixed-term for 12 months subject to funding arrangements.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Main duties of the job
* Work closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service.
* Work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries to identify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from community support to address their non-clinical needs.
* Support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment, based on their priorities, and co-design a simple personalized care and support plan, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and wellbeing and enabling individuals, and their families and carers, to live independently and improve their health outcomes.
* Support individuals to access services and activities, make connections within their community, and address their needs and desires as identified in their Personalised Care Plan.
* Provide individuals with a coordinated service, remaining their point of contact throughout as required.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and inform individual care plans.
* Undertake follow-up assessments with individuals at set intervals and according to review timescales, as required.
Full duties will be discussed at interview.
About us
Primary care is changing; both the way we interact with patients and the local structures. It is an exciting and dynamic time to work within General Practice. In Walsall, networks of local GP practices have formed seven Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to help improve the care offered to the local population and develop new ways of working. One of those opportunities is the role of Primary Care Pharmacy Technician. This role involves supporting clinical and non-clinical practice staff across the network in relation to medicines and their impact. The successful candidates will work closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective, and high-quality, cost-effective use of medicines in prescribing decisions.
Job responsibilities
* Work closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service.
* Work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries to identify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from community support to address their non-clinical needs.
* Support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment, based on their priorities, and co-design a simple personalized care and support plan, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and wellbeing and enabling individuals, and their families and carers, to live independently and improve their health outcomes.
* Support individuals to access services and activities, make connections within their community, and address their needs and desires as identified in their Personalised Care Plan.
* Provide individuals with a coordinated service, remaining their point of contact throughout as required.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and inform individual care plans.
* Undertake follow-up assessments with individuals at set intervals and according to review timescales, as required.
* Keep accurate records using agreed systems and contribute to programme evaluation.
* Work according to confidentiality and data sharing policies of OurNetHealth Services Ltd, the Walsall PCNs, and its relevant partners.
* Develop strong personal networks and relationships within GP surgeries and voluntary and community groups.
* Manage and prioritize their own caseload, in accordance with needs, priorities, and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload.
* Refer people back to other health professionals within the primary care network where required and appropriate.
* Support staff within the primary care network with information about local voluntary and community resources and how patients can access them.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working with people with complex social and health needs.
* Commitment to supporting individual decision-making and a person-centered approach.
* Experience working with voluntary and community organizations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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