Health & Wellbeing Coach

General Practice Alliance; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Northampton is seeking a health coach to deliver personalized health coaching and facilitate group sessions. The role involves managing a caseload of patients and collaborating with various healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Ideal candidates will promote health literacy and be skilled in motivational interviewing. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives.

Responsibilities

• Work with referral partners to promote health and wellbeing services.
• Deliver personalized health coaching to individuals.
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops on wellbeing.
• Manage a caseload of patients with ongoing support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated care.

Job description

Responsibilities

Work with referral partners to maximise appropriate referrals and promote the health and wellbeing service. Deliver personalised health coaching to individuals, focusing on what matters to them and supporting proactive steps toward improving their health and wellbeing. Use motivational interviewing as a core technique to help individuals make positive lifestyle changes, using open ended questions to explore their values, goals and concerns. Support habit formation and realistic goal setting, enabling patients to build sustainable routines that promote lifestyle change and long-term self-management.

Facilitate group sessions and workshops that encourage peer support and share learning around the four pillars of wellbeing: sleep hygiene, eating habits, exercise, and wellbeing strategies. Accurately record and report outcomes using appropriate systems, contributing to service evaluation and continuous improvement.

Manage a caseload of patients, maintaining regular contact and providing ongoing support to track progress, adjust plans, and celebrate successes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including GPs, social prescribers, and mental health professionals, to ensure a joined‑up approach to patient care.

Promote health literacy and self‑care, helping individuals understand their conditions and make informed decisions about their health.