TLCP Social Prescriber

Main Duty: Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. They will ensure those organisations and groups are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence. Work together with all local partners and members of the PCN MDT to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision. Have a role in educating non-clinical and clinical staff within the organisation what other services and support are available within the community and how and when patients can
access them.

This may include verbal or written advice and guidance. Other Duties: Work within the policies of scheme and Practices. Maintain a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures. Participate in data led evaluation of the service Promote client involvement in the management of the service Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager.

Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required. Take an active role in reflecting, reviewing and developing professional knowledge, skills and behaviors Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition. Attend site MDTs to embed relationships and promote social prescribing across the PCN. Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients and use appropriate judgement to ascertain the number and length of sessions required, whilst being mindful of service capacity.

Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post and within the post holders clinical competence. Proactively develop strong links with local agencies and seek regular feedback about referral quality, as well as the impact of social prescribing on referral agencies Generic Responsibilities: All staff at The Lewisham Care Partnership(TLCP) have a duty to conform to the following Equality, Diversity & Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care.

They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staffs have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted.

Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staffs have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) TLCP is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation Confidentiality TLCP is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice or staff information.

All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, or the members practices may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with PGPA policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data, or under the guidance of your manager. This role profile is not exhaustive, and you may be directed to complete other tasks according to the skills and requirements for individual roles. These duties will always be reasonable and deemed within the expectations of your position.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI) To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice. We continually strive to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision.

We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staffs are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care. Induction Training As part of the TLCP, all personnel are to complete a induction programme; this is managed by the Manager. Learning and Development The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staffs are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the TLCP training programme.

Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery. Collaborative Working All staffs are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Service Delivery Staff at The Lewisham Care Partnership must adhere to the information contained with the policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure. Security The security of the site of work is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Under no circumstances are staffs to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Professional Conduct At The Lewisham Care Partnership, staffs are required to dress appropriately for their role. Leave All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of four weeks plus bank holiday days leave each year(pro rota for part time), and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.