Social Prescriber - Channel View Medical Group

The Coastal Primary Care Network is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and driven Social Prescriber to join our dynamic team to work in a patient facing role. The Coastal PCN is seeking an exceptional individual to be at the forefront of this initiative., You will work as part of the wellbeing team to strengthen personal resilience to improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. You will do this by running several clinics across the PCN, offering both face to face and telephone appointments to patients of the PCN.

You will promote patient choice by adopting a person-centred approach to your style of work and have an awareness of the wider determinants of health. In doing so, you will support people to have more control over their lives and help them to feel empowered to manage the complexities of their life. This job will on occasions involve having difficult and challenging conversations with people about their current emotional state, please consider this before applying.

In order for patients to have the best level of support, you will be a motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual with a genuine interest in helping people to thrive. In addition to this you will have understanding of the factors affecting an individuals health and wellbeing.

You will also develop a knowledge of local resource and will be the central point of contact for PCN Staff whose patients are being impacted by their wider determinants of health, offering support and advice when needed.

Are you a people person with a can do, will do attitude?

Are you resilient?

Are you the one who others trust and turn to when they need help?

Do you really care about helping others live a healthier, happier life?

Do you thrive whilst working in a fast paced environment?

The CoastalPrimary Care Network (PCN) is a group of3 Practices in Teignmouth & Dawlish. We collaborate to improve services for patients by giving patients better access and by treating a broader range of health conditions. ThePCN team consists of Social Prescribers, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and a Health &Well BeingCoach. As a Social Prescriber, you will provide a central point of contact for patients in Primary Care, linking them with sources of support within local communities.