The Whalebridge Practice

Social Prescriber

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

Make a real difference where it matters most. As a Social Prescriber within our Primary Care Network, you will play a vital role in supporting people to take control of their health and wellbeing by focusing on what truly matters to them. Working closely with our clinical teams and community partners, youll empower individuals to improve their lives through personalised, holistic support that goes beyond traditional healthcare.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about people, communities, and creating positive change. Youll build meaningful relationships, connect patients to local services, and help reduce health inequalities while easing pressure on NHS services. If you are empathetic, proactive, and motivated to support others in leading healthier, more independent lives, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Social Prescriber, you will support individuals to improve their health and wellbeing by exploring what matters most to them and identifying practical, non-clinical solutions. You will work closely with patients to understand their needs, develop personalised plans, and connect them with relevant community services, activities, and support networks.

You will collaborate with a range of professionals across primary care and the wider community, helping to coordinate care and ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time. Building strong relationships with local organisations will be key to expanding opportunities available to patients.

The role involves providing ongoing support, encouraging positive lifestyle changes, and helping people to build confidence and independence. You will also contribute to a team approach to care, sharing insights and supporting service improvement, while maintaining accurate and timely records of your work.

About us

At The Whalebridge Practice, we are a friendly and forward-thinking GP practice based in Swindon, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. As part of a wider Primary Care Network, we work collaboratively with neighbouring practices and community services to provide holistic support that meets the diverse needs of our patients.

Our team is made up of dedicated clinicians, healthcare professionals, and support staff who value teamwork, respect, and open communication. We foster a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyones contribution is recognised, and staff are encouraged to develop and grow in their roles.

We are passionate about innovation and continuously look for ways to improve services and patient outcomes. Staff wellbeing is important to us, and we promote a positive work-life balance alongside opportunities for training, development, and peer support.

Working with us means being part of a caring, motivated team that is committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5768-26-0001

Job locations

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ


Sparcells Surgery

Midwinter Close

Peatmoor

Swindon

SN5 5AN


Great Western Surgery

Farriers Close

Swindon

SN1 2QU


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Social Prescriber will work across Sparcells PCN practices. A Social Prescriber is a link worker who empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing, through giving time, focussing on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Prescriber will:

Receive and manage referrals from the clinical team and provide personalised support to those individuals.

Work in partnership with the practice team, supporting patients and promoting positive lifestyle changes and preventing ill-health by means of behaviour change techniques.

Complete holistic care planning assessments, analysing how needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.

Provide information and advice about a wide range of services to promote health and wellbeing and maintain independence within communities.

Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community, and neighbourhood level groups.

Contribute to reducing demand on statutory services, hospital admissions and combatting unnecessary practice appointments.

Work with patients, in the practice or in their own homes, providing person centred care.

Maintain detailed records of interactions within the patient medical record, ensuring that they are accurate and recorded contemporarily.

Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to plan patient care.

Engage with patient suffering with Dementia, to offer support and enable them to attend annual review.

Become part of the Brunel Social Prescriber network.

Receive support and training from Community Health and Wellbeing & Live Well Swindon.

TRAINING

Complete the NHS England and NHS Improvement online learning programme, https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/social-prescribing/

Undertake a qualification recommended by the Personalise Care Institute, https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/supporting-health-and-care-staff-to-deliver-personalised-care/personalised-care-institute/

Engage with peer support networks run by NHS England and NHS Improvements at

local level.

Participate in regular clinical supervision with a manager of the clinical team.

Attend and participate in practice monthly clinical meetings.

Engage in the practice appraisal process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Social Prescriber will work across Sparcells PCN practices. A Social Prescriber is a link worker who empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing, through giving time, focussing on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Prescriber will:

Receive and manage referrals from the clinical team and provide personalised support to those individuals.

Work in partnership with the practice team, supporting patients and promoting positive lifestyle changes and preventing ill-health by means of behaviour change techniques.

Complete holistic care planning assessments, analysing how needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.

Provide information and advice about a wide range of services to promote health and wellbeing and maintain independence within communities.

Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community, and neighbourhood level groups.

Contribute to reducing demand on statutory services, hospital admissions and combatting unnecessary practice appointments.

Work with patients, in the practice or in their own homes, providing person centred care.

Maintain detailed records of interactions within the patient medical record, ensuring that they are accurate and recorded contemporarily.

Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to plan patient care.

Engage with patient suffering with Dementia, to offer support and enable them to attend annual review.

Become part of the Brunel Social Prescriber network.

Receive support and training from Community Health and Wellbeing & Live Well Swindon.

TRAINING

Complete the NHS England and NHS Improvement online learning programme, https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/social-prescribing/

Undertake a qualification recommended by the Personalise Care Institute, https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/supporting-health-and-care-staff-to-deliver-personalised-care/personalised-care-institute/

Engage with peer support networks run by NHS England and NHS Improvements at

local level.

Participate in regular clinical supervision with a manager of the clinical team.

Attend and participate in practice monthly clinical meetings.

Engage in the practice appraisal process.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Able to identify and manage risk, when working with individuals
  • Able to maintain good working relationships within the PCN and across external organisations.
  • Be able to organise, plan and prioritise effectively, including working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
  • Work flexibly to meet the needs of patients.
  • Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience including when working under pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 qualification in health and social care.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional and personal development.

Desirable

  • Completed NHS England and NHS Improvement on-line learning programme.
  • Hold a qualification in Personalise Care.
  • Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Have worked within healthcare, supporting vulnerable groups
  • Experience in the delivery of lifestyle changing interventions
  • Experience of supporting people and carers in a related role.
  • Experience of delivering holistic person centred care.
  • Experience of data capture and providing monitoring information.

Desirable

  • Supporting patients with mental illness.
  • Working in the voluntary sector.
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Able to identify and manage risk, when working with individuals
  • Able to maintain good working relationships within the PCN and across external organisations.
  • Be able to organise, plan and prioritise effectively, including working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
  • Work flexibly to meet the needs of patients.
  • Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience including when working under pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 qualification in health and social care.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional and personal development.

Desirable

  • Completed NHS England and NHS Improvement on-line learning programme.
  • Hold a qualification in Personalise Care.
  • Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Have worked within healthcare, supporting vulnerable groups
  • Experience in the delivery of lifestyle changing interventions
  • Experience of supporting people and carers in a related role.
  • Experience of delivering holistic person centred care.
  • Experience of data capture and providing monitoring information.

Desirable

  • Supporting patients with mental illness.
  • Working in the voluntary sector.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Whalebridge Practice

Address

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ


Employer's website

https://www.sparcells-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Whalebridge Practice

Address

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ


Employer's website

https://www.sparcells-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5768-26-0001

Job locations

Swindon Nhs Health Centre

1 Islington Street

Swindon

SN1 2DQ


Sparcells Surgery

Midwinter Close

Peatmoor

Swindon

SN5 5AN


Great Western Surgery

Farriers Close

Swindon

SN1 2QU


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