Job summary
As a Health
& Well-Being Coach you will work as a key part of the primary care network
(PCN) multi-disciplinary team. You will consider the whole person in addressing
existing issues and encouraging the proactive prevention of new illnesses,
promoting lifestyle medicine approaches. A Health & Well-Being Coach will
support people with lower levels of patient activation to develop the
knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their health and wellbeing, whilst
increasing their ability to access and utilise community support offers.
Main duties of the job
This is a
new and developing role. The post holders will work in partnership with their
clinical and non-clinical colleagues, management support and the wider PCN to
ensure the role delivers the best possible outcomes for our patients. The role
is varied, and may include supporting self-management education, peer support,
case management and facilitating group consultations. You will take an approach
that is non-judgemental, based on strong communication and negotiation skills.
You will support personal choice and positive risk taking, while ensuring that
patients understand the accountability of their own actions and decisions. As a
whole, your role and skills will support and encourage the prevention of
developing further illness, or the deterioration of existing long-term
conditions.
About us
Network Central Primary Care Network (PCN) consists of 3 GP
surgeries in Barking & Dagenham. We cover a population size of over 30,000
patients.
We are seeking a motivated and innovative Health & Well-Being Coach with proven leadership skills, in an autonomous position, to join our
professional and friendly multi-disciplinary team. You shall be accountable to
the Board and GP Partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
read the JD & PS attached before applying. Any additional responsibilities
or requirements will be discussed in the interview.
Please
note:
The
job profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and
responsibilities of this post and may change from time to time by agreement
between the Network Central and the post holder.
Following
consultation post holders may be required to do other duties commensurate with
their grade and experience for short periods of time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
read the JD & PS attached before applying. Any additional responsibilities
or requirements will be discussed in the interview.
Please
note:
The
job profile is intended to provide an outline of the duties and
responsibilities of this post and may change from time to time by agreement
between the Network Central and the post holder.
Following
consultation post holders may be required to do other duties commensurate with
their grade and experience for short periods of time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 6 qualification or working towards (M)
- Demonstrable knowledge in lifestyle or health interventions, for example exercise, nutrition (E)
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development (E)
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach (E)
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers (E)
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion (E)
- Knowledge of community development approaches (E)
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports (E)
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in coaching, mentoring, information advice and guidance or similar.
- Knowledge of long-term conditions, for example diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
- Knowledge of how the NHS works, including Primary Care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coaching and motivating individuals to achieve their individual health, care, or lifestyle goals (including unpaid work) (E)
- Experience of working directly in a community development or support context, including adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work) (E)
- Experience of supporting people, their families, and carers in a related role (including unpaid work) (E)
- Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services (E)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering programmes, development, or support in a group context.
- Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 6 qualification or working towards (M)
- Demonstrable knowledge in lifestyle or health interventions, for example exercise, nutrition (E)
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development (E)
- Knowledge of the personalised care approach (E)
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers (E)
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion (E)
- Knowledge of community development approaches (E)
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports (E)
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in coaching, mentoring, information advice and guidance or similar.
- Knowledge of long-term conditions, for example diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
- Knowledge of how the NHS works, including Primary Care.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coaching and motivating individuals to achieve their individual health, care, or lifestyle goals (including unpaid work) (E)
- Experience of working directly in a community development or support context, including adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work) (E)
- Experience of supporting people, their families, and carers in a related role (including unpaid work) (E)
- Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services (E)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering programmes, development, or support in a group context.
- Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation
Address
Althorne Way
Dagenham
Essex
RM10 7DF
