Location: Midlothian
Although predominantly based in one or two GP practices, travel to other GP practices is required to engage with people referred to practices that may not have a regular practitioner presence.
Salary: A GBP 29,616 full-time (pro rata for part-time)
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time (32 hours)
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 18th August 2025
The Role
The organisation is looking for a part-time Practitioner to join their wellbeing teams located in Midlothian GP Practices.
* Are you a health and social care practitioner with experience supporting people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions to self-manage?
* Do you cope well supporting vulnerable people who experience significant psychosocial barriers and health inequalities?
* Do you believe people have strengths, are resilient, and are experts in their own lives?
* Do you thrive working autonomously in the community setting?
* Do you have good solution-focused coaching and group facilitation skills?
If you do, then they would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with a team of practitioners to deliver their Midlothian GP contract.
* Be prepared to travel across Midlothian to engage with people referred to the Wellbeing Service.
* Practice persistent engagement to help people who struggle to receive support.
* Manage a caseload of people referred to the service.
* Use a strengths-based personal outcomes approach to help people identify and access appropriate support for them to self-manage, including:
* Providing specific coaching in self-management.
* Delivering group-based Lifestyle Management courses.
* Linking people to community resources and supports.
* Support volunteers who have lived experience of long-term conditions into peer roles.
Benefits
* A highly attractive work environment.
* Support and supervision from your line manager and a supportive team of colleagues.
* A structured development programme including continuous learning with their internal leadership development programme.
* A contributory pension.
* A non-contributory death in service benefit scheme.
* Free access to their gym.
* FREE membership of the HSF Health Plan which offers:
* Money back for everyday healthcare costs.
* A GP advice line.
* Shopping discounts.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application: isw.changeworknow/thistle/vms/e/careers/positions/cdd9FvTHXn9y34eibOxhdb
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