Social Prescriber

Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary care network in Bournemouth is looking for an experienced Social Prescriber to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on empowering individuals, particularly those with long-term conditions, to access community services and improve their wellbeing. You will develop personalized care plans, collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, and support community engagement efforts. Candidates should have relevant healthcare experience and possess effective organizational skills. Competitive salary and flexible working hours offered.

Benefits

Free mandatory learning opportunities

Supportive working environment

Robust induction programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a person-centred way with 1:1 support.
• Understanding of health and social care system and services.
• 2 years recent experience in the relevant sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments to identify individuals non-medical needs.
• Develop personal care or action plans based on strengths and interests.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Effective organisational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Problem-solving ability

Proficient in MS Office

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Weare seeking an experienced, compassionate, motivated, and resourceful Social Prescriber tojoin our multidisciplinary primary care team.

Work Days/Hours: 20.5 hoursMonday 09.00-16.00, Tuesday 12.00-20.00 &Wednesday 09.00-16.00

Main duties of the job

Socialprescribing is a non-clinical role that empowers people to take control oftheir health and wellbeing by connecting them with appropriate community-basedservices and activities. As a Social Prescriber, you will supportindividuals, particularly those with long-term conditions, mental health issues,social isolation, or complex social needs by helping them access supportnetworks that improve their quality of life and reduce reliance on health andsocial care services. This role requiresthe social prescriber to work efficiently within the fast paced and ever-changingprimary care environment, delivering high quality support in a responsive andeffective manner.

About us

Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network PCN,comprises four like-minded practices working together in East Bournemouth,Dorset, with a strong reputation on quality improvement and investing in itsemployees. The PCN serves a population of approximately 53,000 patients with adiverse demographic.

Practices part of the PCN are-

Littledown Surgery

Shelley Manor and Holdenhurst Medical Centre

Our Network teams include-

Enhanced Care Team for frail housebound patients and thosein care homes. The team includes visiting GPs, ANPs, Frailty Nurses, NurseAssociates, Healthcare Assistants, Care Coordinators and a Pharmacist.

BEC Treatment Centre working out of the Private Suite atShelley Manor Medical Centre

Pharmacy Team made up of a number of experience ClinicalPharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians supporting our practices and patients

First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner service

Digital Care Coordinator, Digital Champions

Health & Wellbeing Coaches within Help & Care team

Job responsibilities

• ClientSupport and Engagement-
• oConductholistic assessments to identify individuals non-medical needs and personalgoals.
• oDeveloppersonalised care or action plans that focus on the individuals strengths,interests, and aspirations.
• oBuildtrusting relationships with service users, offering regular follow-up andongoing support. This may involvesupporting patients in their own homes, in the community, at PCN sites or onthe telephone.
• o Assist with anddevelop the network patient peer support and social groups including coffeemornings, and peer support groups
• CommunityConnection-
• oSignpostor refer individuals to a wide range of local services, including communitygroups, voluntary organisations, social services, mental health support,physical activity programmes, debt and housing advice, and befriending schemes.
• oDevelopstrong links with local community and voluntary organisations, maintainingup-to-date knowledge of available services.
• Collaborationand Communication-
• oWorkclosely with GPs, nurses, mental health workers, and other healthcareprofessionals to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
• oAttendmultidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case discussions as needed.
• oProvidefeedback to referrers on patient progress, in line with data protectionpolicies.
• Monitoringand Evaluation-
• oMaintainaccurate and timely records of all referrals, interventions, and outcomes usingappropriate IT systems.
• oCollectand report data for evaluation and continuous improvement of the service.
• oParticipatein service audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotionand Awareness-
• oHelpraise awareness and understanding of social prescribing among healthprofessionals and the public.
• oContributeto outreach efforts, presentations, and training sessions to promote theservice.
• SelfManagement and Personal Development-
• oTo manage andmaintain own caseload and diary
• oToadminister and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meetstargets, reasonable deadlines and reporting requirements
• oToadhere to all employing Practice and Network, policies and procedures andPrimary Care standards, policies and procedures as defined by your LineManager.
• oEnsurecompletion of PCN mandatory training
• oToensure that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with ahealthy and safe working environment.
• oTobe responsible for personal learning and development.
• oToundertake any other duties or projects commensurate with the nature and gradeof this post as required.
• Equality& Diversity-
• Demonstratesknowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity, takinginto account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make adifference to the equality agenda.

ThePCN is a friendly, flexible, forward thinking and supportive Network.

What can we offer you in return?

OurPCN reflects the NHS values of working together for our patients and thecommunities we serve; we will support you with a robust induction programme tohelp you achieve your full potential and highlight areas of training to ensuregood progression.

Wehighly value a teamworking ethos and strongly promote a culture of support anddevelopment for our staff.

Allour mandatory learning opportunities are free to all employees, and many can beused towards revalidation for those with a professional qualification.

This role will require anEnhanced DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this, providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application

BournemouthEast Collaborative PCN is committed to creating a diverse and inclusiveenvironment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicantsmeeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, marriage or civil partnership status, gender,gender expression or gender identity, disability, race or ethnicity, religionor belief, sexual orientation or veteran status.

ImmigrationAct 2016

Allapplicants will be asked to provide the required documented evidence ofeligibility to live and work in the UK, prior to the interview. In completingthis application, you are giving Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN permissionto contact the Home Office/UKBA to establish your immigration status andeligibility to work at Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN.

BournemouthEast Collaborative PCN is not a Licence Sponsor and can only considerapplicants who have the right to live and work in the UK.

BournemouthEast Collaborative PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should wereceive sufficient applications

Person Specification

Skills/Abilities

• Effective organisational skills, ability to prioritise.
• An understanding of people with mental health needs and accepting of other peoples lifestyles.
• Able to motivate people to make changes to their lives.
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with unpredictable situations.
• Proficient in MS office, able to record accurately using a range of electronic systems.
• Skilled case-management, self-motivated & using initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Understanding of safeguarding / risk assessment.
• A good understanding of issues facing carers and those living with chronic disease.

Personality

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to complete study/training as appropriate to the role.

Knowledge

• Understanding of voluntary sector services.
• An awareness of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
• Understanding of Health & Social Care System and services.
• Good knowledge of benefits and services available to people living in their own home.
• Awareness of Health & Social Care Policy.
• Experience of the housing system and housing applications.
• Understanding of the effects of homelessness or potential homelessness on clients.
• Experience of supporting people with debt.

Experience

• Experience of working in a Person-centred way and through 1:1 support work.
• Interagency working.
• Experience of Prevention and Health & Wellbeing and working with older population.
• Experience of support provision in a health care setting / being part of care & support conversations.
• 2 years recent experience in relevant sector.
• Experience of using SystmOne.

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.

£13.57 an hour30% Enhanced pay 18:30-20:00pm Weekdays and all day Saturday