Job summary We are recruiting social prescribers to support individuals to access thesupport 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 thosewho would benefit most from support within their local community,supporting people to create their own wellbeing plan, focused onnon-clinical aspects of mental and physical wellbeing, and supporting them toengage with local community activity to meet their needs and desires,Each post will work with one of five clusters of GP surgeries known asPrimary Care Networks across the north, east, south or west of Walsall.
Theposts will be based at and provide the service from the GP surgeries or otherlocations, with some requirement to attend team meetings and training atOurNets Head Office, located in Bloxwich, as well as training at other localor regional venues as necessary.The ideal candidate will:have experience of working with people with complex social and healthneeds.be committed to supporting individual decision making and a person-centredapproach,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 takedirection from them as to the needs of the service.To work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries toidentify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from supportwithin the community to address their non-clinical needs.To support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment, based onthe persons priorities, and co-design a simple personalised care and supportplan, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improvinghealth and wellbeing and enable individuals, and their families and carers tolive independently and improve their health outcomesTo support individuals to access service and activities and makeconnections within their community and address their needs and desires asidentified in their Personalised Care Plan.To provide individuals with a coordinated service, remaining point ofcontact throughout as required.To attend and input into multi-disciplinary team meetings as required todevelop and inform individual care plans.
To undertake follow up assessments with individuals at set intervals andaccording to agreed review timescales, as required.Full duties will be discussed at interview About us Primarycare is changing; both the way we interact with patients and the localstructures.
It is an exciting and dynamic time to work within General Practice.In Walsall, networks of local GP practices have formed seven Primary CareNetworks (PCNs) to help improve the care offered to the local population anddevelop new ways of working.
One of those opportunities is the role of PrimaryCare Pharmacy Technician.
This role will involve supporting clinical andnon-clinical practice staff across the network in relation to aspects ofmedicines and their impact.
The successful candidates will work closely withGPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, CommunityNurses and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective and highquality, cost effective use of medicines in prescribing decisions.
Job description Job responsibilities Working closely with Primary Care Network Clinical Directors and takedirection from them as to the needs of the service.To work alongside clinical and non-clinical staff within GP surgeries toidentify and receive referrals for individuals who would benefit from supportwithin the community to address their non-clinical needs.To support individuals to undertake a holistic self-assessment, based onthe persons priorities, and co-design a simple personalised care and supportplan, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improvinghealth and wellbeing and enable individuals, and their families and carers tolive independently and improve their health outcomesTo support individuals to access service and activities and makeconnections within their community and address their needs and desires asidentified in their Personalised Care Plan.To provide individuals with a coordinated service, remaining point ofcontact throughout as required.To attend and input into multi-disciplinary team meetings as required todevelop and inform individual care plans.
To undertake follow up assessments with individuals at set intervals andaccording to agreed review timescales, as required.To keep accurate records using agreed systems and contribute to programmeevaluation.To work according to confidentiality and data sharing policies of OurNetHealth Services Ltd, the Walsall PCNs and its relevant partners.To develop strong personal networks and relationships within GP surgeriesand 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 healthprofessionals within the primary care network.
Support staff within the primary care network withinformation about local voluntary and community resources and how patients canaccess 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.