Chronic Pain Health Coach

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rotherham is seeking a compassionate professional to support GP practices and provide patient-centered care. The role requires experience in the NHS and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to quality service delivery in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant vocational qualifications and demonstrate an understanding of community health issues. Flexibility in working hours and travel requirements is essential, contributing to sustainable health practices in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience of building relationships with patients and a variety of organizations.
• Good standard of general education.
• Knowledge of the wider determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Support GP practices in providing quality services.
• Build relationships to enhance patient care.
• Work collaboratively across multiple healthcare sectors.

Skills

Experience of working directly in the NHS

Ability to communicate effectively

Good working knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of health coaching and health promotion

Education

Professional/vocational qualification in a relevant field

Tools

NHS System One

Job description

The job overview of this advert can be found in the attached document of the job description and person specification .

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this job can be found in the attached document of the job description and person specification .

About us

Connnnect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) is a federation of 28 GP practices in Rotherham. The organisation is led by a Board of representatives from general practice in the Borough, with executive leadership from a Medical Director on a part-time basis.

The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham and a Physio First service in partnership with the local acute and community trust, the largest of its kind currently operating. In addition, the organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce.

Our Vision

We are a GP-led organisation and aim to provide services for direct patient care and to support GP practices. We will be a patient-centred, working collaboratively across general practice and with partners to provide high-quality services, positive working experiences for our staff, and to secure the sustainability of general practice in Rotherham

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description and main duties of this job can be found in the attached document of the job description and person specification .

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working directly in the NHS, adult health and social care, public health or community development context
• Experience of building relationships with patients and a range of organisations or service providers

qualifications and training

• Good standard of general education
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement and self-development
• Professional/vocational qualification in a relevant field or profession (or equivalent)

Special Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of the wider determinants of health including social, economic and environmental factors
• An understanding of community development approaches to health and wellbeing issues
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of clinical staff and patients
• Knowledge of the VCS in Rotherham and/or how to find out about local services and how to support people access them
• Understanding of a personalised care approach and the skills required to support self-care
• Good working knowledge of MS Office or equivalent packages including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Understanding of the need for robust Information Governance including Data Protection and Confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Knowledge of the VCS in Rotherham and/or how to find out about local services and how to support people access them
• Knowledge of health coaching, adult social care, NHS services and health promotion
• Working knowledge of NHS System One
• Ability to work in a team and alone
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and a positive attitude towards collaborative work with staff, PCNs, partners and other stakeholders
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Outcome-orientated with drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets
• A commitment to delivering quality services to patients within Primary Care Networks across Rotherham

personal circumstances

• Willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Occasional attendance at meetings outside normal working hour

Physical requirements

• Access to own transport and the ability to travel as part of the role on a regular basis

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.