Job summary
SEL Integrated Care Board (NHS) has developed an
initiative called Vital 5 which focuses on 5 key aspects of health, to give an
overall picture of a how healthy a person is & any areas they may wish to try
to improve. These include:
Healthy blood pressure
Stop smoking
Safe drinking
Healthy mind
Healthy weight
We are looking for compassionate and motivated people to
join the Vital 5 Health and Wellbeing Coaching service within Valentine PCN, as a Health &
Wellbeing Coach, in Greenwich, supporting residents living in the East and
Central East neigbourhoods (Thamesmead, Woolwich & Plumstead). This role will include carrying out the Vital
5 check with residents & then offering personalised,
one-to-one coaching to these residents, helping them identify meaningful goals
& overcome barriers to better health & wellbeing. The initial priority will be with residents
who have high blood pressure.
Working as part of a neighbourhood team, you will work
together with a number of GP practices within a defined geographical area to
support the residents they have identified.
You will also outreach into the local community (e.g. voluntary sector
organisations, faith groups, libraries) to support other residents who may
benefit from a Vital 5 check and health and wellbeing coaching. You will take a person-centred, holistic
approach to help individuals improve their physical, emotional and social
wellbeing.
Training will be provided for this role.
Main duties of the job
To carry out Vital 5 assessments with local
residents who are identified by their GP Practice or through the local
community (this can include people self-referring)
Deliver personalised, one-to-one coaching to residents
with identified, prioritising those with high blood pressure, helping them
identify meaningful goals and overcome barriers to better health and wellbeing.
Provide ongoing support to the resident for four
to six sessions, which could vary from follow-up phone calls or attending
appointments with the resident, centred around what is best for the resident.
Empower residents to take control of their own
health & wellbeing by ensuring they have access to appropriate support, are
aware of relevant services, and have a clear, person-centred exit strategy in
place prior to discharge.
Maintain accurate and timely records of coaching
sessions and outcomes using agreed systems and tools.
Actively feedback key themes and insight to
ensure continuing development and support of the development of integrated
neighbourhood working in Greenwich.
Support the maintenance and updating of the
database of local services and activities in Greenwich
Please note that the base of this role is within
Valentine PCN and you will be expected to travel across the PCN and work is
various locations as required.
Training will be provided for this role.
About us
Greenwich PCN Alliance Limited has been running since 2020 and consists of 4 PCNs: Blackheath and Charlton PCN, Eltham PCN, Heritage PCN and Unity PCN. Our aim at Greenwich PCN Alliance Limited is support the improvement of primary care across Greenwich by providing support to Primary Care Networks (PCN) across Greenwich and recruiting Additional Roles via the the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
We are excited to be assisting Valentine PCN in the recruitment of Vital 5 Health and Wellbeing Coaches for the Vital 5 project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
SE London Integrated Care Board (NHS) has developed an
initiative called Vital 5 which focuses on 5 key aspects of health, to give an
overall picture of a how healthy a person is and any areas they may wish to try
to improve. These include:
Healthy blood pressure
Stop smoking
Safe drinking
Healthy mind
Healthy weight
We are looking for 3 compassionate and motivated people to
join the Vital 5 Health and Wellbeing Coaching service, as a Health &
Wellbeing Coach, in Greenwich, supporting residents living in the East and
Central East neigbourhoods (Thamesmead, Woolwich & Plumstead). This role will include carrying out the Vital
5 check with residents (if they havent already had one) and then offering personalised,
one-to-one coaching to these residents, helping them identify meaningful goals
and overcome barriers to better health and wellbeing. The initial priority will be with residents
who have high blood pressure.
Working as part of a neighbourhood team, you will work
together with a number of GP practices within a defined geographical area to
support the residents they have identified.
You will also outreach into the local community (e.g. voluntary sector
organisations, faith groups, libraries) to support other residents who may
benefit from a Vital 5 check and health and wellbeing coaching. You will take a person-centred, holistic
approach to help individuals improve their physical, emotional and social
wellbeing. By building trusting relationships and offered tailored support, you
will empower people to take greater control of their health, build confidence
and make lasting changes.
Key Duties
To carry out Vital 5 assessments with local
residents who are identified by their GP Practice or through the local
community (this can include people self-referring)
Deliver personalised, one-to-one coaching to residents
with identified, prioritising those with high blood pressure, helping them
identify meaningful goals and overcome barriers to better health and wellbeing.
Provide ongoing support to the resident for four
to six sessions, which could vary from follow-up phone calls or attending
appointments with the resident, centred around what is best for the resident.
Empower residents to take control of their own
health & wellbeing by ensuring they have access to appropriate support, are
aware of relevant services, and have a clear, person-centred exit strategy in
place prior to discharge.
Maintain accurate and timely records of coaching
sessions and outcomes using agreed systems and tools.
Actively feedback key themes and insight to
ensure continuing development and support of the development of integrated
neighbourhood working in Greenwich.
Support the maintenance and updating of the
database of local services and activities in Greenwich.
Meet residents in a variety of locations
including community locations such as Greenwich GP Practices, local community
organisations and libraries.
Work in partnership with GP Practices, including
providing patient updates, regular outreach sessions and attending
multi-disciplinary meetings.
Undertake any other duties and tasks which may reasonably
be required, as discussed with line-manager.
Adhere to and actively implement NHS policies
and procedures such as Equality and Diversity, Health & Safety and
Safeguarding.
Identify, report, and monitor any safeguarding
risks and concerns.
Commit to undertaking any training considered
necessary to ensure and develop own knowledge and skills to effectively deliver
the role.
Please note that the base of this role is within Valentine PCN and you will be expected to travel across the PCN and work is
various locations as required.Training will be provided for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
SE London Integrated Care Board (NHS) has developed an
initiative called Vital 5 which focuses on 5 key aspects of health, to give an
overall picture of a how healthy a person is and any areas they may wish to try
to improve. These include:
Healthy blood pressure
Stop smoking
Safe drinking
Healthy mind
Healthy weight
We are looking for 3 compassionate and motivated people to
join the Vital 5 Health and Wellbeing Coaching service, as a Health &
Wellbeing Coach, in Greenwich, supporting residents living in the East and
Central East neigbourhoods (Thamesmead, Woolwich & Plumstead). This role will include carrying out the Vital
5 check with residents (if they havent already had one) and then offering personalised,
one-to-one coaching to these residents, helping them identify meaningful goals
and overcome barriers to better health and wellbeing. The initial priority will be with residents
who have high blood pressure.
Working as part of a neighbourhood team, you will work
together with a number of GP practices within a defined geographical area to
support the residents they have identified.
You will also outreach into the local community (e.g. voluntary sector
organisations, faith groups, libraries) to support other residents who may
benefit from a Vital 5 check and health and wellbeing coaching. You will take a person-centred, holistic
approach to help individuals improve their physical, emotional and social
wellbeing. By building trusting relationships and offered tailored support, you
will empower people to take greater control of their health, build confidence
and make lasting changes.
Key Duties
To carry out Vital 5 assessments with local
residents who are identified by their GP Practice or through the local
community (this can include people self-referring)
Deliver personalised, one-to-one coaching to residents
with identified, prioritising those with high blood pressure, helping them
identify meaningful goals and overcome barriers to better health and wellbeing.
Provide ongoing support to the resident for four
to six sessions, which could vary from follow-up phone calls or attending
appointments with the resident, centred around what is best for the resident.
Empower residents to take control of their own
health & wellbeing by ensuring they have access to appropriate support, are
aware of relevant services, and have a clear, person-centred exit strategy in
place prior to discharge.
Maintain accurate and timely records of coaching
sessions and outcomes using agreed systems and tools.
Actively feedback key themes and insight to
ensure continuing development and support of the development of integrated
neighbourhood working in Greenwich.
Support the maintenance and updating of the
database of local services and activities in Greenwich.
Meet residents in a variety of locations
including community locations such as Greenwich GP Practices, local community
organisations and libraries.
Work in partnership with GP Practices, including
providing patient updates, regular outreach sessions and attending
multi-disciplinary meetings.
Undertake any other duties and tasks which may reasonably
be required, as discussed with line-manager.
Adhere to and actively implement NHS policies
and procedures such as Equality and Diversity, Health & Safety and
Safeguarding.
Identify, report, and monitor any safeguarding
risks and concerns.
Commit to undertaking any training considered
necessary to ensure and develop own knowledge and skills to effectively deliver
the role.
Please note that the base of this role is within Valentine PCN and you will be expected to travel across the PCN and work is
various locations as required.Training will be provided for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- A qualification in a health or social care-related field.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and demonstrate empathy and understanding across underserved communities.
- Kind, approachable, and empathetic in supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Strong IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and database systems.
- Committed to improving lives and strengthening communities.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to receive referrals via phone and email, extract relevant information, and ensure individuals feel supported and informed
- Creative problem-solver with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel efficiently across the allocated neighbourhood, with occasional travel across the whole of the borough.
- Ability to work independently, use your own initiative, and meet deadlines.
- Enthusiastic, flexible, and a positive can-do attitude.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local voluntary sector services and community resources, and an understanding of health and social care systems.
- Awareness of health inequalities and wider determinants of health, particularly within Central East and East neighbourhoods (Woolwich, Plumstead & Thamesmead).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a person-centred way in any health,social care, or community services
- Experience handling sensitive personal data and working within a framework of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Lived experience of managing a long-term condition or caring for someone who does.
- Experience of working in integrated or multi-agency teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- A qualification in a health or social care-related field.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and demonstrate empathy and understanding across underserved communities.
- Kind, approachable, and empathetic in supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Strong IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and database systems.
- Committed to improving lives and strengthening communities.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to receive referrals via phone and email, extract relevant information, and ensure individuals feel supported and informed
- Creative problem-solver with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel efficiently across the allocated neighbourhood, with occasional travel across the whole of the borough.
- Ability to work independently, use your own initiative, and meet deadlines.
- Enthusiastic, flexible, and a positive can-do attitude.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local voluntary sector services and community resources, and an understanding of health and social care systems.
- Awareness of health inequalities and wider determinants of health, particularly within Central East and East neighbourhoods (Woolwich, Plumstead & Thamesmead).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a person-centred way in any health,social care, or community services
- Experience handling sensitive personal data and working within a framework of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Lived experience of managing a long-term condition or caring for someone who does.
- Experience of working in integrated or multi-agency teams
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.