Social Prescriber

To undertake holistic assessments and co-design Health and Well-being Plans with individual patients, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and well-being. To work with patients, using behaviour techniques such as motivational interviewing and guided conversations to support them to identify, set and meet achievable goals to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. To provide patients with continuity and a coordinated experience of care and remaining the point of contact throughout the individuals social prescription. To work with patients to signpost them to local services / organisations which the patient themselves feel would be of benefit to reach their goals. These services may include, befriending, weight management, mental health support, smoking cessation, local social groups, leisure centres and volunteering etc. to name but a few. To follow up with patients, update their records and support them on an ongoing basis. To ensure information on sources of voluntary and community support is up to date at all times to enable effective and accurate signposting and linking of individuals with services. To undertake regular training to extend and update own knowledge of health and wellbeing issues. To establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders including health, voluntary, social and education resources, attending relevant meetings as necessary. To train and develop GPs and primary care health teams knowledge on how to identify patients suitable for social prescribing service referral and to keep the service at the forefront of clinicians minds by means of being present at MDTs, social media, regular updates, practice meetings etc. Work closely with the Practice Manager to ensure their understanding of the role and enable them to disseminate accurate information to their teams. Maintain a SystmOne template to ensure accurate and detailed clinical data is entered into the patient record in a standardised way. To keep records of your work and adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required. Provide comprehensive outcome focused reports detailing the progress of the service using information from the template above where required. To ensure you have an understanding (appropriate to your role) of, and comply with procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. To implement the principles of the Equal Opportunities Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of the policy amongst colleagues, patients and other members of the community. To comply with the Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others. To work flexibly as required by the service, understanding that the role will develop and change over time to meet the evolving needs of the practice and its patients. Job description Job responsibilities To undertake holistic assessments and co-design Health and Well-being Plans with individual patients, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and well-being. To work with patients, using behaviour techniques such as motivational interviewing and guided conversations to support them to identify, set and meet achievable goals to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. To provide patients with continuity and a coordinated experience of care and remaining the point of contact throughout the individuals social prescription. To work with patients to signpost them to local services / organisations which the patient themselves feel would be of benefit to reach their goals. These services may include, befriending, weight management, mental health support, smoking cessation, local social groups, leisure centres and volunteering etc. to name but a few. To follow up with patients, update their records and support them on an ongoing basis. To ensure information on sources of voluntary and community support is up to date at all times to enable effective and accurate signposting and linking of individuals with services. To undertake regular training to extend and update own knowledge of health and wellbeing issues. To establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders including health, voluntary, social and education resources, attending relevant meetings as necessary. To train and develop GPs and primary care health teams knowledge on how to identify patients suitable for social prescribing service referral and to keep the service at the forefront of clinicians minds by means of being present at MDTs, social media, regular updates, practice meetings etc. Work closely with the Practice Manager to ensure their understanding of the role and enable them to disseminate accurate information to their teams. Maintain a SystmOne template to ensure accurate and detailed clinical data is entered into the patient record in a standardised way. To keep records of your work and adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required. Provide comprehensive outcome focused reports detailing the progress of the service using information from the template above where required. To ensure you have an understanding (appropriate to your role) of, and comply with procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. To implement the principles of the Equal Opportunities Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of the policy amongst colleagues, patients and other members of the community. To comply with the Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others. To work flexibly as required by the service, understanding that the role will develop and change over time to meet the evolving needs of the practice and its patients.