Bridlington PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker inBridlington inBridlington PUBLISHED 11 OCT 2024
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Bridlington Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a full-time highly motivated and knowledgeable Social Prescriber to join our dynamic and friendly team that is committed to delivering exemplary patient care for our patients.
As a Social Prescriber, you will proactively work with individuals, getting to know the person, developing positive relationships with them, understanding the challenges they face and the challenges they want to make. You will empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing through your skills in social prescribing, giving time and a safe space for them to have a focus on what matters to them. This holistic approach connects people to community groups and statutory service that provide emotional and practical support for patients, their families, and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently, improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Establish strong links and excellent working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues, VCSE partners and other organisations.
Accept referrals and access how far a patients health and wellbeing needs can be met by services and other opportunities in the community.
Manage and prioritise your caseload reflecting your patients needs.
Together produce a simple personalised care and support plan to address their health and wellbeing needs by introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services, including weight management support, smoking cessation, taking up employment, training, welfare support (personal health budget) and sign posting where it matters to the person.
Sharing the knowledge and promoting the benefits with colleagues in the PCN on other services available in the local community and how this can be accessed
Support the VCSE organisation and community groups to become more sustainable, sharing intelligence regarding gaps or issues identified in local provision.
Gather data to build on evidence base about the benefits of social prescribing.
Ensure data is captured in the clinical systems.
Attend the peer support networks run by NHS England and NHS improvement at ICS level.
Be part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to support patients and to link in with other organisations.
Have a proactive approach, the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team environment.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Bev Coverdale, Primary Care Network
Bridlington Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a full-time highly motivated and knowledgeable Social Prescriber to join our dynamic and friendly team that is committed to delivering exemplary patient care for our patients.
As a Social Prescriber, you will proactively work with individuals, getting to know the person, developing positive relationships with them, understanding the challenges they face and the challenges they want to make. You will empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing through your skills in social prescribing, giving time and a safe space for them to have a focus on what matters to them. This holistic approach connects people to community groups and statutory service that provide emotional and practical support for patients, their families, and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently, improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Establish strong links and excellent working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues, VCSE partners and other organisations.
Accept referrals and access how far a patients health and wellbeing needs can be met by services and other opportunities in the community.
Manage and prioritise your caseload reflecting your patients needs.
Together produce a simple personalised care and support plan to address their health and wellbeing needs by introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services, including weight management support, smoking cessation, taking up employment, training, welfare support (personal health budget) and sign posting where it matters to the person.
Sharing the knowledge and promoting the benefits with colleagues in the PCN on other services available in the local community and how this can be accessed
Support the VCSE organisation and community groups to become more sustainable, sharing intelligence regarding gaps or issues identified in local provision.
Gather data to build on evidence base about the benefits of social prescribing.
Ensure data is captured in the clinical systems.
Attend the peer support networks run by NHS England and NHS improvement at ICS level.
Be part of the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to support patients and to link in with other organisations.
Have a proactive approach, the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team environment.
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If you are passionate about patient care and want to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Bev Coverdale, Primary Care Network
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