Social Prescriber Team Leader

• Manage the evolution of the social prescribing service at Tyntesfield Medical Group, keeping up with local demands, resources and changes to practice
• Supervise and delegate to a small team of Social Prescribers, running a personal caseload of patients alongside
• Conduct an initial assessment of each patients circumstances, issues and interests using motivational interviewing, coaching and counselling techniques
• Encourage people to identify areas of strength. Enable people to make links to relevant and accessible VCSE or statutory support. Where appropriate, facilitate access to these support services and community groups
• Use appropriate referral mechanisms to VCSE and statutory partners
• Daily work in collaboration with Health & Social Care professionals to manage referrals, providing accurate and timely feedback to the patient and all parties as needed. Adapt personalised recovery plans as necessary
• Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with Wellbeing Team colleagues, VCSEproviders and referral agencies across the area. Liaise with them to get the best outcomes for the patient, modelling good practice
• Promote a culture based on the principle of focussing on what matters to the person, ensuring dignity, choice, respect, independence and rights are upheld at all times
• Identify barriers preventing initial or sustainable engagement by patients. Actively participate in developing creative solutions to overcoming these issues. Flag unmet need and service gaps when possible and timely to do so
• Liaise with service providers, and to a lesser degree service funders, on a regular basis. Attend meetings, as required, that will facilitate improvement to the community services available to patients of Tyntesfield Medical Group
• Contribute to the ongoing compilation and updating of local information databases. Understand and be aware of community service capacity, resources and boundaries
• Assist in data collection & service evaluation processes as requested. Provide reports and statistical information as required
• Identify opportunities for networking and joining up services where appropriate
• Supporting Lifestyle Medicine, Group Consultation and Patient Participation Group (PPG) initiatives as a promoter, presenter or facilitator of related events
• Complete relevant administrative tasks including keeping accurate and timely case notes, appointment diaries and outcome data
• Organise and manage own caseload using time effectively
• Take part in team meetings and training opportunities as required. Provide written and verbal feedback asrequested. Take part in the training of new recruits under the guidance of the Lead Social Prescriber
• Work in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the role and understand the reasons for these, including those around Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Lone working and Safeguarding
• Undertake other reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post as may be required from time to time

Essential

• A current driving licence (if required) and access to own vehicle or a pedal cycle
• Working as part of a team and able to support others and boost morale
• Confident in dealing with conflict and sensitive situations

Desirable

• Aptitude and motivation for the role is more important than formal qualifications. However this new role would benefit from a postholder with current or previous experience

Essential

• Ability to work with people with health and social needs
• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector
• Commitment to a flexible approach and a focus on what matters for an individual
• Clear understanding of data protection requirements and participant confidentiality
• Confidence & ability to work with a broad range of groups and individuals, forming and maintaining positive and productive working relationships with a range of people from different professional and personal backgrounds

Desirable

• Experience of working in or with the health, voluntary or community sector
• Experience of working in face to face situations with individuals in crisis
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of working in partnership with health and social care professionals and / or community services