Wellbeing Coach

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist in/support the identification of health needs and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care interventions under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered Practitioner depending upon competency/complexity of work.

To provide advice to clients and carers in relation to any needs and the wider public health remit of the Health and Social Care organisation under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

To maintain accurate, clear, concise and contemporaneous records as per trust policy and communicate information to members of the Team as necessary.

To be aware of the role limitations of practice and when to seek further advice from a supervising Registered Practitioner.

Provide concise handover and information updates to other members of the Team as required.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP (including financial/physical resources and staffing):

To demonstrate a knowledge of external agencies who could be involved in patient care and work in partnership with these agencies under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner with regards to follow up and provide feedback to Registered Practitioners as appropriate.

To demonstrate skills in leadership, eg:

Making recommendations to improve services

Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation.

Attend, contribute and participate in relevant meetings.

To demonstrate an understanding of policies relevant to the role including the application of clinical governance and risk management.

To plan and prioritise own designated duties under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner, in line with clinical and non-clinical responsibilities taking account of priorities and responding to additional delegated tasks as appropriate and seeking advice as necessary.

CLINICAL

Identify and use opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles e.g. nutrition, physical activity, individuals and groups.

To carry out a range of diagnostic/assessment techniques to identify and respond to clients needs in a range of settings under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

To deliver a range of intervention techniques and skills to meet clients needs in a range of settings under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

To evaluate and feedback clients responses to interventions in discussion with registered practitioners and modify under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• QCF Level 3 Health/Social Care qualification or evidence of equivalent experience of working at that level.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant experience working within health & social care
• Demonstrate IT Literacy Excellent communication skills (written & oral)

SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrate National Literacy & Numeracy skills at Level 1
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to priorities own work load between competing demands
• Develop effective working relationship with all stakeholders
• Flexibility to meet the demands of the service
• Able to use initiative
• Understands own limitations Committed to developing self and others
• Ability to travel and transport equipment across the borough(s) in a timely manner on a daily basis

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Demonstrate a good understanding of relevant Public Health Agenda
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral)

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockbridge Village Health Centre

Leach Croft

Knowsley

L28 1ST

Employer's website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)