Job summary We are recruiting social prescribers to support individuals to access the support of voluntary and community organisations and make social connections. The role, often referred to as social prescribing, will involve: working with GPs and other health and care professionals to identify those who would benefit most from support within their local community, supporting people to create their own wellbeing plan, focused on non-clinical aspects of mental and physical wellbeing, and supporting them to engage with local community activity to meet their needs and desires, Each post will work with one of five clusters of GP surgeries known as Primary Care Networks across the north, east, south or west of Walsall. The posts will be based at and provide the service from the GP surgeries or other locations, with some requirement to attend team meetings and training at OurNets Head Office, located in Bloxwich, as well as training at other local or regional venues as necessary. The ideal candidate will: have experience of working with people with complex social and health needs. be committed to supporting individual decision making and a person-centred approach, have experience of working with voluntary and community organisations. This role is fixed term for 12 months subject to funding arrangements. Main duties of the job Working closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service. To work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries to identify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from support within the community to address their non-clinical needs. To support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment, based on the persons priorities, and co-design a simple personalised care and support plan, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and wellbeing and enable individuals, and their families and carers to live independently and improve their health outcomes To support individuals to access service and activities and make connections within their community and address their needs and desires as identified in their Personalised Care Plan. To provide individuals with a coordinated service, remaining point of contact throughout as required. To attend and input into multi-disciplinary team meetings as required to develop and inform individual care plans. To undertake follow up assessments with individuals at set intervals and according to agreed review timescales, as required. Full duties will be discussed at interview About us Primary care is changing; both the way we interact with patients and the local structures. It is an exciting and dynamic time to work within General Practice. In Walsall, networks of local GP practices have formed seven Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to help improve the care offered to the local population and develop new ways of working. One of those opportunities is the role of Primary Care Pharmacy Technician. This role will involve supporting clinical and non-clinical practice staff across the network in relation to aspects of medicines and their impact. The successful candidates will work closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Nurses and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective and high quality, cost effective use of medicines in prescribing decisions. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0315-25-0001 Job locations OurNet Health Services LTD OurNet Communications Centre Bloxwich West Midlands WS3 2QW Job description Job responsibilities Working closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service. To work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries to identify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from support within the community to address their non-clinical needs. To support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment, based on the persons priorities, and co-design a simple personalised care and support plan, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and wellbeing and enable individuals, and their families and carers to live independently and improve their health outcomes To support individuals to access service and activities and make connections within their community and address their needs and desires as identified in their Personalised Care Plan. To provide individuals with a coordinated service, remaining point of contact throughout as required. To attend and input into multi-disciplinary team meetings as required to develop and inform individual care plans. To undertake follow up assessments with individuals at set intervals and according to agreed review timescales, as required. To keep accurate records using agreed systems and contribute to programme evaluation. To work according to confidentiality and data sharing policies of OurNet Health Services Ltd, the Walsall PCNs and its relevant partners. To develop strong personal networks and relationships within GP surgeries and voluntary and community groups. Manage and prioritise their own case load, in accordance with needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the case load. Where required and appropriate refer people back to other health professionals within the primary care network. Support staff within the primary care network with information about local voluntary and community resources and how patients can access them. Job description Job responsibilities Working closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and take direction from them as to the needs of the service. To work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries to identify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from support within the community to address their non-clinical needs. To support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment, based on the persons priorities, and co-design a simple personalised care and support plan, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and wellbeing and enable individuals, and their families and carers to live independently and improve their health outcomes To support individuals to access service and activities and make connections within their community and address their needs and desires as identified in their Personalised Care Plan. To provide individuals with a coordinated service, remaining point of contact throughout as required. To attend and input into multi-disciplinary team meetings as required to develop and inform individual care plans. To undertake follow up assessments with individuals at set intervals and according to agreed review timescales, as required. To keep accurate records using agreed systems and contribute to programme evaluation. To work according to confidentiality and data sharing policies of OurNet Health Services Ltd, the Walsall PCNs and its relevant partners. To develop strong personal networks and relationships within GP surgeries and voluntary and community groups. Manage and prioritise their own case load, in accordance with needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the case load. Where required and appropriate refer people back to other health professionals within the primary care network. Support staff within the primary care network with information about local voluntary and community resources and how patients can access them. Person Specification Experience Desirable have experience of working with people with complex social and health needs, be committed to supporting individual decision making and a person-centred approach, have experience of working with voluntary and community organisations. Person Specification Experience Desirable have experience of working with people with complex social and health needs, be committed to supporting individual decision making and a person-centred approach, have experience of working with voluntary and community organisations. 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. Employer details Employer name Walsall Primary Care Network Address OurNet Health Services LTD OurNet Communications Centre Bloxwich West Midlands WS3 2QW Employer's website https://www.ournhs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)