Job summaryWe are seeking a Social Prescriber to join our practice of 9400+ patients.15 hours per week and must be available for afternoon shifts. This role requires 1 day in practice and 1 day working from home.Bridge House Medical Practice is open between the hours of 08:00 to 18:30 Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will need to be hard-working, flexible and enthusiastic. We are looking for a capable individual who is able to multi-task and work well under pressure.Main duties of the jobAs the Social Prescriber, you will provide follow on support to service users from the assessment and care plan, or from interactions with other professionals such as the GP. You will provide holistic assessments and co-design social prescription to improve health and well-being outcomes of individuals. In particular, you will:1. Focus on helping patients to make full use of local community and voluntary sector services available locally, as well as those provided by health and social care providers.2. Manage a caseload of patients through holistic assessment to onward referral by providing ongoing support for a short-term timeframe to promote engagement with identified services and achievement of targets.3. Update fellow teammates and members to increase their awareness and use of local services, develop new opportunities, and problem solve to improve access.About usWe are a training & sponsor practice, located on the Haringey Green lanes and you will need to live within easy commuting distance.This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, well organised and adaptable person to work within a friendly and supportive primary care team.You must have your covid vaccine to join as a member of the practice.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPrincipal TasksService deliveryTo take referrals from GPs and other members of the team for individual patients.To discuss with the person their needs, based on GP guidance, and to direct them to appropriate social prescription servicers.To manage a caseload of clients through holistic assessment to onward referral, working with clients in the practice as identified by the GP. This will include provision of ongoing support for an allocated but short-term timeframe to promote engagement with identified services and achievement of goals.To develop knowledge of local services, using existing databases and developing links with service providers, keeping up-to-date with service changes and developments.To inform and develop GPs and other healthcare professionals on how to identify patients suitable for social prescribing service referral. The aim is to support the development of care planning and case management to support patients in their management of care and avoid unnecessary use of primary care and hospital services.To actively participate in practice level multi-disciplinary team meetings.To work in partnership with all voluntary and community organisations to build a comprehensive database of local resources to design and support the Social Prescription activities.To train and develop GPs and primary care health teams knowledge on how to identify patients suitable for social prescribing service referral on a quarterly basis.To set up and maintain comprehensive data and evaluation systems, including individual health outcome tool (such as Recovery Star).Leadership and management of peopleTo support and supervise volunteers (as assigned) to ensure performance targets are met.To lead by example, upholding Bridge House Medical Practice codes of conduct, policies and working practices.To lead by example by modelling healthy living practices whilst in work.Wider Community involvementTo increase the participation and involvement of residents in the activities of local services and other practice activities.To contribute to work with local communities to build and sustain community capacity and seeking local solutions to community identified issues and priorities; and ensure that the Practice is as a voice for local residents.Wider Partnership workingTo contribute to initiatives to develop partnerships including developing and maintaining effective working relationships with local residents, voluntary and community groups, statutory and public sector organisations, businesses and funding bodies.To work collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify and secure funding streams and resources to support delivery of the Practice objectives.Team workingTo take part in all practice events and activities as agreed with your line manager.To promote a positive team environment and work well as part of the Trust staff team to co-ordinate activities and resourcesTo use and contribute to the effective use of: outlook, shared drives and the website to ensure good internal communications and a team approachCustomer careTo be responsible for promoting high levels of customer care within your own areas of work.EqualityTo understand, promote and implement the Practice equality policy, recognising social and cultural diversity in the delivery of services, access to facilities and volunteer supervisionSafeguardingTo understand, promote and implement the practice safeguarding policy, recognising that safeguarding is everyones responsibility.GeneralTo comply with the statutory provisions of all Health and Safety, associated legislations and all practice policies and procedures including commitment to ethical and environmentally sustainable practices.To be able to work flexible hours to meet the service needs including working occasional evenings and weekends.To undertake appropriate training as and when required.To recognise that the above-mentioned responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.Disclosure & Barring This post will require a DBS check at Enhanced level.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentiala)Experience of working with clients providing person-centred care, preferably in primary care or community setting.b)Experience of service delivery including performance monitoring and reporting.c)Experience of partnership working, preferably within a multi-disciplinary team workingSkills, Knowledge & AbilitiesEssentialExcellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.b) Excellent team working skills including being tactful and diplomatic, and ability to build relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.c) Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.d) Understanding and knowledge of the equality legislation and health and safety regulations.e) Understanding and up-to-date knowledge of policy and practice in Adult Social Care and Health, including the principles of personalisation and social prescribing.j) Proficient in the use of Information Communications Technology including MS Office and social media tools.QualificationsEssentialCommitment to/evidence of continuous professional developmentDesirableNationally recognised qualification in health, social care, counselling or other relevant professional or academic qualification.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameBridge House Medical PracticeAddress96 Umfreville RoadLondonN4 1TLEmployer's websitehttps://www.bridgehouselondon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)