Job summary
Company Overview
ARC PCN
The ARC Bucks PCN (Primary Care Network) was formed in 2019.
Our PCN comprises of 6 Buckinghamshire GP practices, collaboratively working together for their population of 85,000 patients.
- The Simpson Centre and Penn Surgery.
- Millbarn Medical Centre.
- Bourne End and Wooburn Green Medical Centre.
- Highfield Surgery.
- Cherrymead Surgery.
- Marlow Medical Group.
Arc Bucks PCN is a forward-thinking collaboration of local GP practices working together to deliver proactive, personalised, and community-based care for our population. Our vision is to create connected neighbourhoods where residents, clinicians, and community partners work as one team to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to innovation, prevention, and care closer to home supporting the NHS Long Term Plan ambition to transform primary care for the future
ARC Primary Care Network
Base:Marlow Community Hospital,SL7 1DJ with travel across 5 PCN Practices, (Marlow & Beaconsfield)
Salary:In the range of £30,000- £35,000 dependant on experience WTE
Working hours:37.5 per week, will consider part time over 0.5 WTE
NHS Pension
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Support
Main duties of the job
About the role:
The Community Development Social Prescribing Link Worker will lead on building connected, proactive, and inclusive communities across the PCN footprint. Working within the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), the postholder will strengthen the link between clinical teams and community life embedding personalised care, enabling prevention, and supporting residents to live healthier, happier lives close to home.
This is a transformational role, designed to bring the NHS Long Term Plan to life by co-designing sustainable, community-led solutions that reduce health inequalities, enhance digital and social inclusion, and improve population wellbeing.
You'll be working with people who may have long-term health conditions (including support for mental health), people who are lonely or isolated, or who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. There is so much variety, each day will never be the same and you will be speaking to and meeting people of all ages and from all backgrounds.
About us
FedBucks is a not-for-profit GP federation of 46 GP practices covering a population of over 500,000 patients across Buckinghamshire. We began in 2016 and now employ around 300 members of staff at our head office site, and across our planned and unplanned care services.
As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.
FedBucks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to uphold the organisations safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements:
- Complete the mandatory HEE e-learning programme, found at: HEE e-learning for healthcare
- Enrol in, undertake or qualify from appropriate training as defined by the Personalised Care Institute PCI
Responsibilities
1. Community Development and Capacity Building
- Map, connect, and strengthen community assets and local networks across the PCN footprint.
- Identify gaps in provision and co-design new projects with residents, VCS partners, and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams INTs.
- Support voluntary and community sector groups to access funding, resources, and sustainability opportunities.
- Champion community insight and lived experience in PCN planning and service design.
- Promote digital inclusion and ensure equitable access to information and support.
2. Personalised Care and Empowerment
- Provide holistic, person-centred support for patients referred to by PCN practices and partners.
- Use coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to help individuals identify personal goals and connect to suitable support.
- Empower people to build confidence, resilience, and self-management skills.
- Promote social prescribing and personalised care approaches within PCN.
3. Collaboration and Integration
- Work collaboratively with ARRS colleagues Care Coordinators, Health & Wellbeing Coaches, Pharmacists, etc. to deliver proactive, integrated care.
- Act as a connector between practices, INTs, and community partners.
- Strengthen partnerships with the ICB, local authorities, and voluntary organisations.
- Support the development of PCN hubs and neighbourhood working models to deliver care closer to home.
4. Data, Insight and Evaluation
- Record activity and outcomes using PCN-approved systems e.g., EMIS / Elemental.
- Evaluate community initiatives and produce impact reports demonstrating improvements in wellbeing and social value.
- Use population health data and community intelligence to inform proactive care planning.
Expected Outcomes:
- Stronger, better-connected communities across the PCN footprint
- Increased access to non-clinical, community-led support
- Measurable improvements in wellbeing, activation, and participation
- Enhanced partnership working between primary care and the community sector
- Reduction in health inequalities and greater sustainability in local care models
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements:
- Complete the mandatory HEE e-learning programme, found at: HEE e-learning for healthcare
- Enrol in, undertake or qualify from appropriate training as defined by the Personalised Care Institute PCI
Responsibilities
1. Community Development and Capacity Building
- Map, connect, and strengthen community assets and local networks across the PCN footprint.
- Identify gaps in provision and co-design new projects with residents, VCS partners, and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams INTs.
- Support voluntary and community sector groups to access funding, resources, and sustainability opportunities.
- Champion community insight and lived experience in PCN planning and service design.
- Promote digital inclusion and ensure equitable access to information and support.
2. Personalised Care and Empowerment
- Provide holistic, person-centred support for patients referred to by PCN practices and partners.
- Use coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to help individuals identify personal goals and connect to suitable support.
- Empower people to build confidence, resilience, and self-management skills.
- Promote social prescribing and personalised care approaches within PCN.
3. Collaboration and Integration
- Work collaboratively with ARRS colleagues Care Coordinators, Health & Wellbeing Coaches, Pharmacists, etc. to deliver proactive, integrated care.
- Act as a connector between practices, INTs, and community partners.
- Strengthen partnerships with the ICB, local authorities, and voluntary organisations.
- Support the development of PCN hubs and neighbourhood working models to deliver care closer to home.
4. Data, Insight and Evaluation
- Record activity and outcomes using PCN-approved systems e.g., EMIS / Elemental.
- Evaluate community initiatives and produce impact reports demonstrating improvements in wellbeing and social value.
- Use population health data and community intelligence to inform proactive care planning.
Expected Outcomes:
- Stronger, better-connected communities across the PCN footprint
- Increased access to non-clinical, community-led support
- Measurable improvements in wellbeing, activation, and participation
- Enhanced partnership working between primary care and the community sector
- Reduction in health inequalities and greater sustainability in local care models
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Full and clean UK Driving License
- Experience in community engagement, health, or social care roles
- Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse communities
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusion
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of local voluntary and community sector networks
- Training in coaching, motivational interviewing, or ABCD
- Project management or co-production experience
- Understanding of population health and INT working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, inclusive, and person-centred
- Curious and creative in problem-solving
- Collaborative and community-minded
- Driven by prevention, equity, and measurable impact
- Professional and accountable in all interactions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
Experience
Essential
- Full and clean UK Driving License
- Experience in community engagement, health, or social care roles
- Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse communities
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusion
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of local voluntary and community sector networks
- Training in coaching, motivational interviewing, or ABCD
- Project management or co-production experience
- Understanding of population health and INT working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, inclusive, and person-centred
- Curious and creative in problem-solving
- Collaborative and community-minded
- Driven by prevention, equity, and measurable impact
- Professional and accountable in all interactions
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.
