Two Rivers Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a social prescriber to join our primary care network (PCN) team on a part-time basis, for 15 hours per week. Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and well-being through referral to non-medical link workers who give time to focus on what matters to each individual, taking a holistic approach and connecting people to community groups and statutory services, for practical and emotional support.,
* Receiving and managing all referrals from multi-agencies.
* Providing personalised support to vulnerable individuals.
* Working in partnership with the practice team to support patients and promote positive lifestyle changes, with the aim of preventing ill-health by means of behavioural change techniques.
* Completing holistic-care planning assessments, analysing how needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community.
* Providing information and advice about a wide range of services in order to promote health and well-being in order to support independence within communities.
* Forging strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups.
* Contributing to reducing demand on statutory services, hospital admissions and to combat unnecessary GP appointments.
* Working with patients in the practice, or with patients in their own homes, to provide personalised person-centred support.
As an employee of Two Rivers Medical Centre, you will enjoy the following benefits:
* NHS pension scheme
* Proper pay - living wage foundation accredited
* Eye-care vouchers
* Health service discounts
* Annual leave: minimum 27 days FTE, with enhancements for long service.
* Enhanced maternity & paternity terms.