Job summary
Do you have a passion for helping people make lasting,
positive changes in their lives?
General Practice Alliance (GPA) are looking for a dynamic Health
& Wellbeing Coach to deliver group-based support for working age adults
with uncontrolled hypertension, as part of the Integrated Hypertension
Support Programme.
This role is for 30 hours per week on a 13 month fixed-term
contract.
We're looking for someone experienced, motivated and
flexible, able to deliver structured group coaching both in person and online.
The days you'll run sessions will be agreed in advance, with occasional evening
or weekend work to meet participant needs.
** Please note: We are unable to offer visa
sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
As our Health & Wellbeing Coach, you'll
deliver group support across GP practices, community venues and online,
combining behaviour change coaching with practical tools such as isometric
exercise, blood pressure self-monitoring, and the MyHeart app.
As part of an innovative, test-and-learn programme, you'll also play a key role in driving outcomes, gathering feedback and shaping continuous
improvement.
For an
informal discussion about the role, please reach out to Helen at helen.macmillan3@nhs.net.
Interview
dates: Monday 11th May & Monday 18th May
About us
GPA is a leading primary care provider and established GP Federation, dedicated to providing equitable healthcare across our collective of 19 GP practices, serving over 210,000 people. We are at the forefront of healthcare transformation, building stronger connections between GPs, patients, and the community to create lasting health improvements.
You'll be joining a friendly, inclusive team culture where collaboration and flexibility are valued. Alongside competitive pay, we offer:
- Hybrid Working Arrangements: Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Pension Scheme: With a 14.38% employer contribution.
- Generous Annual Leave: To promote wellbeing and time away from work.
- Employee Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card for high street and online discounts.
- Wellbeing Package: Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing portal, and access to the Feeling Good app.
- Discounted Gym Membership: Encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver group health coaching for workingage adults with uncontrolled hypertension across GP
practices, community venues and online.
Facilitate engaging group sessions using behaviour
change and motivational interviewing techniques to support sustainable
lifestyle change.
Demonstrate and distribute Isobands, elastic
resistance exercise bands used for strength training, rehabilitation,
stretching, and mobility work. Supporting participants to safely complete
isometric exercises as part of hypertension management.
Support participants to measure, understand and record
their own blood pressure, promoting confidence and selfmanagement.
Enable signup and effective use of the MyHeart digital app, supporting users to
track blood pressure, set goals and access educational content.
Encourage peer support and shared learning within
group settings to build motivation and reduce health inequalities.
Collect and record lifestyle change data, blood
pressure outcomes, attendance and engagement metrics.
Gather participant feedback and patient stories to
support service learning, improvement and impact reporting.
Work collaboratively with GP practices, PCNs and
community partners to promote the programme and maximise appropriate referrals.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to ongoing
evaluation within a testandlearn approach, adapting delivery based on feedback
and outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver group health coaching for workingage adults with uncontrolled hypertension across GP
practices, community venues and online.
Facilitate engaging group sessions using behaviour
change and motivational interviewing techniques to support sustainable
lifestyle change.
Demonstrate and distribute Isobands, elastic
resistance exercise bands used for strength training, rehabilitation,
stretching, and mobility work. Supporting participants to safely complete
isometric exercises as part of hypertension management.
Support participants to measure, understand and record
their own blood pressure, promoting confidence and selfmanagement.
Enable signup and effective use of the MyHeart digital app, supporting users to
track blood pressure, set goals and access educational content.
Encourage peer support and shared learning within
group settings to build motivation and reduce health inequalities.
Collect and record lifestyle change data, blood
pressure outcomes, attendance and engagement metrics.
Gather participant feedback and patient stories to
support service learning, improvement and impact reporting.
Work collaboratively with GP practices, PCNs and
community partners to promote the programme and maximise appropriate referrals.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to ongoing
evaluation within a testandlearn approach, adapting delivery based on feedback
and outcomes.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of behaviour change, self-management and the different factors that influence our health and wellbeing.
- Confidence facilitating sessions both online and face-to-face.
- Ability to collect, interpret and record basic health metrics (e.g. blood pressure) with appropriate guidance and escalation.
- Able to use a range of tools and techniques to enable and support people, including agenda setting, goal setting, and problem solving.
- Ability to apply health coaching in group sessions, using active and reflective listening to build trust and rapport.
Desirable
- Ability to collect, interpret and record basic health metrics (e.g. blood pressure) with appropriate guidance and escalation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering group-based interventions, workshops or coaching in health, community or wellbeing settings.
- Experience of using coaching approaches, frameworks, models or other helping strategies (e.g. Motivational Interviewing)
- Experience of supporting behaviour change in individuals or groups.
Desirable
- Experience delivering cardiovascular, lifestyle or prevention-focused programmes.
- Experience using or supporting people with digital health tools or apps.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards.
- Coaching/counselling qualification or experience or other relevant qualification or experience involving reflective listening skills.
Job Circumstances
Essential
- Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and travel for community groups across Wellingborough and Northampton as required by the position.
- Possess the legal right to work in the UK and ability to provide appropriate documentation for verification.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of behaviour change, self-management and the different factors that influence our health and wellbeing.
- Confidence facilitating sessions both online and face-to-face.
- Ability to collect, interpret and record basic health metrics (e.g. blood pressure) with appropriate guidance and escalation.
- Able to use a range of tools and techniques to enable and support people, including agenda setting, goal setting, and problem solving.
- Ability to apply health coaching in group sessions, using active and reflective listening to build trust and rapport.
Desirable
- Ability to collect, interpret and record basic health metrics (e.g. blood pressure) with appropriate guidance and escalation.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering group-based interventions, workshops or coaching in health, community or wellbeing settings.
- Experience of using coaching approaches, frameworks, models or other helping strategies (e.g. Motivational Interviewing)
- Experience of supporting behaviour change in individuals or groups.
Desirable
- Experience delivering cardiovascular, lifestyle or prevention-focused programmes.
- Experience using or supporting people with digital health tools or apps.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards.
- Coaching/counselling qualification or experience or other relevant qualification or experience involving reflective listening skills.
Job Circumstances
Essential
- Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and travel for community groups across Wellingborough and Northampton as required by the position.
- Possess the legal right to work in the UK and ability to provide appropriate documentation for verification.
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.
