Job summary
We are recruiting social prescribers to support individuals to access the
support of voluntary and community organisations and make social connections.
The role, often referred to as social prescribing, will involve:
working with GPs and other health and care professionals to identify those
who would benefit most from support within their local community,
supporting people to create their own wellbeing plan, focused on
non-clinical aspects of mental and physical wellbeing, and supporting them to
engage with local community activity to meet their needs and desires,
Each post will work with one of five clusters of GP surgeries known as
Primary Care Networks across the north, east, south or west of Walsall. The
posts will be based at and provide the service from the GP surgeries or other
locations, with some requirement to attend team meetings and training at
OurNets Head Office, located in Bloxwich, as well as training at other local
or regional venues as necessary.
The ideal candidate will:
have experience of working with people with complex social and health
needs,
be committed to supporting individual decision making and a person-centred
approach,
have experience of working with voluntary and community organisations.
This role is fixed term for 12 months subject to funding arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors.
To work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries to
identify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from support
within the community.
To support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment.
To support individuals to access service and activities and make
connections within their community and address their needs and desires as
identified in their Personalised Care Plan.
To attend and input into multi-disciplinary team meetings as required to
develop and inform individual care plans.
To undertake follow up assessments with individuals at set intervals and
according to agreed review timescales, as required.
To keep accurate records using agreed systems and contribute to
programme evaluation.
To work according to confidentiality and data sharing policies of OurNet
Health Services Ltd, the Walsall PCNs and its relevant partners.
Manage and prioritise their own case load, in accordance with needs,
priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the case load.
Where required and appropriate refer people back to other health professionals
within the primary care network.
Support staff within the primary care network with information about
local voluntary and community resources and how patients can access them.
About us
OurNet Health Services Ltd aim to further improve access, availability and quality of primary care services to local people. OurNet provide services and support for the 5 Walsall Primary Care Networks (PCNs), including recruiting and employing the PCN ARRS workforce.
At OurNet we have an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. There role will contribute to improving the quality of care for our patients across the borough.
Individual employees of the PCN / Practice have an equal responsibility, along with managers and supervisors, for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve agreed performance targets and participate in regular supervision
and personal reviews.
Engage in training, identify personal and professional development needs
and continuously seek to refresh knowledge in relation to the job.
Cooperate in the formulation and development of systems for monitoring and
evaluating the work of the organisation.
Provide information for and contribute to the administration of
communications media as appropriate.
Work within the Clinical Governance framework of the practices in the PCN,
incorporating risk management and all other quality initiatives.
Treat with confidentiality any information about any organisation, its
staff, trustees or clients that is sensitive, personal or private.
Cover the work of colleagues during holidays or absences.
Be aware of and adhere at all times to OurNet Health Services Ltds
policies and procedures, including the organisations equal opportunities
policies and with due regard for health and safety, and the relevant policies
and procedures of the host Primary Care Network.
Travel to all parts of the borough and the wider Black Country as
appropriate to deliver the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Achieve agreed performance targets and participate in regular supervision
and personal reviews.
Engage in training, identify personal and professional development needs
and continuously seek to refresh knowledge in relation to the job.
Cooperate in the formulation and development of systems for monitoring and
evaluating the work of the organisation.
Provide information for and contribute to the administration of
communications media as appropriate.
Work within the Clinical Governance framework of the practices in the PCN,
incorporating risk management and all other quality initiatives.
Treat with confidentiality any information about any organisation, its
staff, trustees or clients that is sensitive, personal or private.
Cover the work of colleagues during holidays or absences.
Be aware of and adhere at all times to OurNet Health Services Ltds
policies and procedures, including the organisations equal opportunities
policies and with due regard for health and safety, and the relevant policies
and procedures of the host Primary Care Network.
Travel to all parts of the borough and the wider Black Country as
appropriate to deliver the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to at least Level 3 in a health, social care, counselling
- or other relevant field, or suitable relevant work experience.
- Excellent communications skills and experience of providing empowering support to adults in a planned and structured way to improve health, recovery and well-being outcomes.
- Experience of working within a health or care organisation (including mental health).
- Skills in collating information and data on community resources and organising these into an accurate record to support a range of different agencies.
- Excellent record keeping skills.
- A confident and professional approach to working with a variety of stakeholders.
- A compassionate and person-centred approach.
- Ability to work on own and within a team.
- A proven understanding of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant policies and procedures.
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- The ability to work autonomously and to plan, prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working.
- Experience of building positive relationships to encourage networks of organisations that support collaborative working.
- Computer software programmes including the Microsoft Office suite and bespoke officer software
- Full UK Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Flexibility and availability to work from a range of bases in Walsall and for occasional out-of-hours working.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health and wellbeing based voluntary or community organisation
- Knowledge of the area of Walsall and the voluntary and community sector in particular
- Experience of using EMIS Web
- Ability to speak more than one language may be an advantage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to at least Level 3 in a health, social care, counselling
- or other relevant field, or suitable relevant work experience.
- Excellent communications skills and experience of providing empowering support to adults in a planned and structured way to improve health, recovery and well-being outcomes.
- Experience of working within a health or care organisation (including mental health).
- Skills in collating information and data on community resources and organising these into an accurate record to support a range of different agencies.
- Excellent record keeping skills.
- A confident and professional approach to working with a variety of stakeholders.
- A compassionate and person-centred approach.
- Ability to work on own and within a team.
- A proven understanding of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant policies and procedures.
-
- The ability to work autonomously and to plan, prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working.
- Experience of building positive relationships to encourage networks of organisations that support collaborative working.
- Computer software programmes including the Microsoft Office suite and bespoke officer software
- Full UK Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Flexibility and availability to work from a range of bases in Walsall and for occasional out-of-hours working.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health and wellbeing based voluntary or community organisation
- Knowledge of the area of Walsall and the voluntary and community sector in particular
- Experience of using EMIS Web
- Ability to speak more than one language may be an advantage
