Specialist Social Prescriber

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary care provider in Colchester is seeking a specialist social prescriber to provide holistic support and advice to patients, particularly those experiencing dementia. The role involves collaboration with local services and requires a driving license for home visits. If you are passionate about community support, this full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, voluntary, or community sectors supporting vulnerable groups.
• Driving license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic advice and support to the public.
• Collaborate with care and residential homes.
• Discuss patient issues with GPs and update records.

Skills

Listening

Communication

Empathy

Education

Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Summary

GP Primary Choice Ltd is seeking a specialist social prescriber to join their team, covering GP surgeries in the Colchester area on a full-time basis.

The role involves providing holistic advice and support to the public, linking individuals to local services, with a focus on working with patients experiencing dementia, along with their families and carers. The successful candidate will need to drive due to travel requirements. If you are a local community champion or an experienced social prescriber seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties

1. Contribute to reducing long-term health and social care demand through proactive, holistic care.
2. Identify patients who could benefit from this service using risk registers.
3. Collaborate with care and residential homes to support patients and families.
4. Work with hospitals to facilitate patient discharge back into the community.
5. Act independently, make home visits, and assess complex information.
6. Listen to service users, carers, and families, providing emotional support when needed.
7. Offer advice, support, and assistance in accessing services, acting as an advocate if necessary.
8. Discuss patient issues with GPs or primary care teams and update records accordingly.

About Us

GP Primary Choice Ltd is a primary care provider based in north east Essex, owned by 32 GP practices serving over 360,000 patients. Rated as 'Good' by CQC in January 2023, our purpose is to support local services by combining resources and expertise to benefit patients, practices, and the local health economy.

Details

Date posted: 18 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 per year (WTE)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 28430-1

Job locations: Uni of Essex Knowledge Gateway, Parkside Office Village, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3ZL

Job Responsibilities

For more details, please refer to the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in healthcare, voluntary, or community sectors supporting vulnerable groups.
• Driving license and own transport.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Familiarity with local resources and services.
• Motivated by helping others with care and empathy.
• Ability to deliver person-centred, holistic support.
• Experience with care-planning assessments.
• Understanding of small, volunteer-led community groups.
• Commitment to collaboration with local agencies.
• Experience in lifestyle change interventions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

Name: Primary Care Careers

Address: Uni of Essex Knowledge Gateway, Parkside Office Village, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3ZL

Website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/