Work for New Horizons

GENERAL PRACTICE NURSE

HOURS:                                                Will consider full or part time. Minimum of 2 days per week.

RESONSIBLE TO:                                Clinical Lead Practice Nurse.

RATE OF PAY:                                      Dependent on experience and qualifications

Job Summary:

We are a large practice, (c.24,000 patients) split across two sites with a well-established and friendly medical team. We are looking to recruit another nurse to join our team. Our ethos and values at new horizons medical partnership are to provide excellent holistic care to our patients, whilst supporting and encouraging the development and wellbeing of our staff.

We work closely within the multi-disciplinary team and there is always a senior doctor for support. We offer a range of treatment room services in our nursing team to patients as well as encouraging development through our nurse led chronic disease pathways. Every session has a timetabled coffee break that is well attended, and outside of this we have a range of educational and social activities for practice staff.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Deliver practice nursing services and care to the practice population
• Support patients to live healthily, monitoring of chronic conditions, health promotion and screening activities
• Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required
• Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice including the provision of clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the Practice team
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

In addition, the post holder will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training required to ensure appropriate role development.

Person Specification:

• Must be registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the nursing team are varied and will differ from time to time under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner / Partners / Practice Manager/HR Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:

• Assess and care for patients with complex, post-operative wounds (Desirable)
• Administer vaccinations for baby immunisations and assist with baby clinics (Desirable)
• Participate with cervical cytology and contraceptive management (Desirable)
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; scanning, processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers where appropriate
• Support and advise patients requesting information relating to family planning needs
• To cover PAN PCN working as and when required

Confidentiality:

• While 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 and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Participate in audits where appropriate

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

The closing date is Tuesday 2nd September 2025 – For more information or to apply, please Click Here

ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER

HOURS:                                 Part-time – Minimum of 17 hours per week, will consider more.

                                                Working days: Thursdays & Fridays +

RESPONSIBLE TO:                Lead Clinical Practitioner

RATE OF PAY:                       Dependent on experience and qualifications

About us

We are a friendly, happy and busy medical Partnership with a list size of circa 24,000 patients on the edge of the beautiful New Forest. We strive to provide excellent care to our patient population, whilst maintaining a focus on staff wellbeing and supporting our team.

Working at New Horizons Medical Partnership you will be part of our team made up GPs, ANP’s, practice nurses and HCA’s. We also have a full mental health team, pharmacists, care co-ordinators and a physio. Geographically our patients are well served by both the hospitals in Southampton and Lymington.

Within the ANP team, there is a clinical lead ANP and a partner lead. We provide supervision sessions, teaching at a PCN level and monthly clinical team meetings. There will always be a senior doctor for support, and we practice within safe capacity limits. We recognise the importance of time to decompress and there is a timetabled team coffee break part way through every session. Outside of work there are events organised too.

We would welcome the opportunity for you to come to visit us and meet the team. We hope you would be very happy working here.

Job Summary:

• As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) at New Horizons Medical Partnership you will provide an efficient ‘on the day’ service to our patients, working across our current two GP Surgery sites, Forest Gate Surgery and Totton Health Centre.

• Working independently, face to face or via telephone consultation, you will be accountable for delivering safe, clinical decision making and expert care to a high standard.

• If you have an interest in education, you could take part in a new to the practice initiative by being involved in the supervision of student nurses. New Horizons is a GP Registrar training practice, and we are interested in expanding this to include student nurses.

• Salary will be dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview. Other benefits included for this role are Medical Indemnity, NHS Pension, 30 days holiday p.a. pro-rata and Simplyhealth insurance benefits.

• Informal practice visits are always welcome.

Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 (11.59pm). Interviews are scheduled to be held weeks commencing 1st & 8th September 2025, however, please do not delay applying for this vacancy as some interviews may be held prior to the closing date if suitable applications are received.

This is a part-time post working a minimum of 17 hours per week, will consider more – working days: Thursday & Friday’s +

Person Specification:

You will have either

• Graduated from a Centre for advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the centre’s ePortfolio (Supported) route; or
• Enrolled as a trainee on a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme; or
• Enrolled on and progressed past the initial Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) stage of the Centre for Advancing Practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acting within your professional boundaries your duties will include all or part of the patient journey including initial history taking; clinical assessment; diagnosis; treatment; prescribing and evaluation of their care.

• You will also contribute to the leadership and mentorship of the treatment room team.

• Formulate a management plan for the patient, using other sources of healthcare professionals (such as GP’s or Pharmacists), if required, to support diagnosis or next course of action.

• Prescribe medication as required within your clinical competence

• Your responsibilities could also include but not limited to other aspects of Nursing care like Chronic disease clinics and learning disability clinics. We would welcome any additional roles/duties that you might like to pursue outside of the ‘on the day’ service.

• You will be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical decision making within your clinical competence.
• You will need to cover PAN PCN working as and when required.

Training:

Post-holders will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training required to ensure appropriate role development.

Personal/Professional Development:

• The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Closing date 11.59pm on Sunday 31st August 2025

For more information or to apply, please Click Here

Totton PCN – Newly Qualified Salaried General Practitioner (GP)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Newly Qualified General Practitioner (GP) to join our established Primary Care Network (PCN).

This role is ideal for a newly qualified GP passionate about delivering excellent care, developing professionally, and working collaboratively within a forward-thinking PCN. You will have the opportunity to focus on specific population health needs, supported by experienced mentors and an integrated team.

Main duties of the job

 

You will provide comprehensive primary care, including patient consultations, diagnosing and treating common illnesses, prescribing medications, offering health advice, and referring patients to specialists when necessary.

About us

 

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are a fundamental part of the NHS Long-Term Plan, bringing GP practices together to enhance workforce recruitment and retention, manage financial and operational challenges, expand services for patients, and integrate more effectively with the broader health and care system.

Within Totton PCN, we have two surgeries, New Horizons Medical Partnership and Testvale Surgery, serving a population of approximately 37,000 patients. Both surgeries are active training practices with CQC ratings of Good. Totton PCN are an expanding and progressive organisation with excellent patient care as our central value. We have a host of multidisciplinary staff within the PCN including a Pharmacy Team, FCP MSK, Social Prescribers, Home Visiting Service, Care Co-ordinators, Care Navigators and a well-established Mental Health Team.

Please do not delay applying for this vacancy as interviews will be held prior to the closing date if suitable applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

GP ARRS Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the GP. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels.

1. Patient Care

• Conduct a variety of face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations, including triage and follow-ups.Provide care within both surgeries, for housebound patients and care homes.
• Deliver high-quality care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
• Develop personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider care team.
• Administration – dealing with queries, patient test results, referral letters NHS/private, tasks, emails and other paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate.

2. Population Health Management

• Support PCN projects aimed at addressing local health inequalities and improving outcomes.
• Work on proactive care initiatives for specific patient groups (e.g., elderly, those with multiple long-term conditions).

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with ARRS professionals, including the Pharmacy, Social Prescribing, and First Contact Physiotherapists, Care Co-ordinators and Home Visiting Team to deliver holistic care.
• Participate in case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings to optimise care delivery.

4. Professional Development

• Access tailored mentoring and support through your early career as part of our robust GP fellowship program within Wessex.
• Engage in continuous professional development, including funded training opportunities relevant to your clinical interests.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement and audit projects to enhance patient care.

5. Administrative Duties

• Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping using clinical systems, the main systems being EMIS, Docman and ICE.
• Contribute to meeting practice and PCN targets, including the Network DES, QoF and enhanced services.

6. Leadership and Innovation

• Play an active role in developing PCN services, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives as a newly qualified GP.
• Engage in teaching, training, or mentorship opportunities within the PCN if desired. Both surgeries are a training practice and actively engage within the PCN wide education program.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Newly qualified GP (within two years and not having had a substantive post) with full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• GP has not had a substantive post within either New Horizons Medical Partnership or Testvale Surgery.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong IT skills.
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook.
• Effective time management (planning & organising).
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving & analytical skills.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.

Desirable

• Previous use of EMIS System.
• Understanding of the audit process.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and cooperative.
• Motivated, forward thinker.
• Problem-solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
• Able to effectively communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Effectively utilises resources.
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience in triage.
• Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions, including acute and long term conditions.
• Experience of providing home visits and providing care home cover.
• Experience pf providing Urgent on the day care.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Desirable

• Experience of care home ward rounds and overarching responsibility for a care home.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Occupational Health clearance.
• Registration with GMC .
• Possess a valid driving licence and transport for home visits.

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours.

The closing date is 27 April 2025 – For more information or to apply, please Click Here

Totton PCN – Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, accomplished and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our established Primary Care Network (PCN).

You will have high levels of integrity and accuracy and be an empathetic, dependable communicator. You will be joining a skilled and innovative multi-disciplinary team and utilising your technical skillset and pharmaceutical knowledge in tasks such as medicines reconciliation, and audits.

Main duties of the job

 

You will ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems relating to patients prescribed medication as described in the PCN contract.You should be confident working independently for much of the time, whilst recognising that each GP practice operates differently and as such, collaborate effectively with surgery colleagues.

About us

 

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are a fundamental part of the NHS Long-Term Plan, bringing GP practices together to enhance workforce recruitment and retention, manage financial and operational challenges, expand services for patients, and integrate more effectively with the broader health and care system.

Within Totton PCN, we have two surgeries, New Horizons Medical Partnership and Testvale Surgery, serving a population of approximately 37,000 patients. Both surgeries are active training practices with CQC ratings of Good. Totton PCN are an expanding and progressive organisation with excellent patient care as our central value. We have a host of multidisciplinary staff within the PCN including a Pharmacy Team, FCP MSK, Social Prescribers, Home Visiting Service, Care Co-ordinators, Care Navigators and a well-established Mental Health Team.

Please do not delay applying for this vacancy as interviews will be held prior to the closing date if suitable applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

 

1. Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake patient-facing activities to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making discussions with patients.
• Carry out: Medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicines administration (e.g. checking inhaler techniques).
• Carry out: Patient safety audits and incentive scheme actions, as directed.
• Support medication reviews and medicines reconciliation, including for care home patients. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively. N.B. Structured medication reviews (SMRs).
• Synchronise medicines for patients transferring between care settings and link them with local community pharmacists as appropriate e.g. processing discharge summaries.
• Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, smoking cessation, weight management and alcohol reduction.
• Working with GPs and pharmacists to reduce health inequalities e.g. tackling medication access issues for deprived communities.
• Support clinical pharmacists with shared care protocols e.g. checking compliance, liaising with patients and updating records.
• Support the implementation of national and local prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings – this will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits, support delivery of QIPP, QOF and enhanced services (LCS and IFF) targets.

2. General Responsibilities

• Using and maintaining information reporting systems and databases relevant to the position, including incident reporting, medicines optimisation, prescribing data, cost savings and patient outcomes.
• Develop and implement schemes and action plans for delivery of PCN-wide Investment & Impact Fund (IIF) scheme targets.
• Work with PCN MDTs and practices to support medicines optimisation to get the best value from medicines/reduce wastage.
• Encourage uptake and implementation of Electronic Prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicines.
• Assist in delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g. medicine switches/alternatives) and ensure that all activities are monitored and evaluated.
• Attend meetings as required; attend training courses and supervision sessions as required. Participate in relevant NHS training pathways for primary care Pharmacy Technicians, ensuring Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Work in accordance with PCN policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice.
• Develop relationships with other Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists and members of PCN MDTs to support integration of the pharmacy team with other PCN and practice teams and with community pharmacy and secondary care colleagues.
• Carry out duties which are appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the service change.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Medicines policy, current NHS policies, processes and structures especially relating to medicines and pharmacy awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work to, policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.
• Understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and current legislation.
• Good clinical knowledge of common long-term conditions and clinical terminologies.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection act.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Understanding the context of general practice and having an appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
• Patient counselling and consultation skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications in pharmacy (Meeting the qualification requirements for a Pharmacy Technician as specified by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)).
• Be registered with the GPhC.
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.

Desirable

• Be enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from an approved training pathway e.g.: Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH).

Experience

Essential

• Work under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective use of medicines.
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge, including terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
• Recognise priorities when problem solving and identify deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Good IT skills.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional experience and direct service provision.

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years experience of working as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Working in Primary Care.
• Experience of EMIS clinical record systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible, cooperative & adaptable.
• Motivated forward-thinker.
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Occupational Health clearance.
• Possess a valid driving license and transport for home visits.

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours.

The closing date is 13 April 2025

For more information or to apply, please Click Here

Totton PCN – Young Persons’ Social Prescriber

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Young Persons’ Social Prescriber to join our established Primary Care Network (PCN).

You will be a compassionate and skilled individual with experience of working with young people. You will be joining a skilled and innovative multi-disciplinary team and will help identify and meet the emotional, practical, social, and financial needs of our young patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Young Persons’ Social Prescribers give young people time to focus on what matters to me and take a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing.

About us

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are a fundamental part of the NHS Long-Term Plan, bringing GP practices together to enhance workforce recruitment and retention, manage financial and operational challenges, expand services for patients, and integrate more effectively with the broader health and care system.

Within Totton PCN, we have two surgeries, New Horizons Medical Partnership and Testvale Surgery, serving a population of approximately 37,000 patients. Both surgeries are active training practices with CQC ratings of Good. Totton PCN are an expanding and progressive organisation with excellent patient care as our central value. We have a host of multidisciplinary staff within the PCN including Social Prescribers, a Pharmacy Team, FCP MSK, Home Visiting Service, Care Co-ordinators, Care Navigators and a well-established Mental Health Team.

Please do not delay applying for this vacancy as interviews will be held prior to the closing date if suitable applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Young Persons’ Social Prescriber. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels.

1. Building Connections and Supporting Referrals

• Promote social prescribing, self-care, and overall wellbeing, helping young people take control of their health.
• Build strong relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, integrating with the network team, and providing feedback on social prescribing.
• Connect with local services and groups to create referral pathways and build trust in the social prescribing service.
• Work closely with schools, youth services, sports clubs, creative groups, charities and other community resources to raise awareness of social prescribing and how it can improve young peoples’ lives.
• Share useful resources and updates with partner organisations and offer training when needed, gathering ongoing feedback about the quality and impact of social prescribing.
• Encourage self-referrals across all communities and reach out to young people who may be harder to engage.

2. Providing Tailored Support

• Meet young people one-on-one, in person, over the phone, or at home if needed, to understand what matters most to them.
• Create a safe, friendly space where young people feel listened to and supported without judgment.
• Help identify key challenges, like stress, money worries, family issues, carer responsibilities, school pressure, loneliness, or housing concerns.
• Work with young people and their families to explore different ways to improve wellbeing through social prescribing.
• Support young people in building confidence, independence, and life skills to navigate challenges.
• Develop personalised action plans, signposting to groups, activities, and services that fit their interests and goals.
• Where needed, personally introduce young people to community services, making sure they feel welcome, included and supported.
• Help them explore funding options, including personal health budgets, for further support, training, or work opportunities.

3. Working with the Community

• Be confident in sourcing information about local youth-friendly services and support networks.
• Check organisations’ safeguarding, safety, and data protection measures before making referrals.
• Work closely with community groups to make sure referrals are handled smoothly and young people get the right support.
• Champion the benefits of spending time outdoors and using nature-based activities to support mental and physical health. To include (but not limited to): Leading group activities such as, nature walks (in a range of settings), allotments etc.
• Using personal and social skills to enhance young peoples’ lives through coping mechanisms.

4. Strengthening Local Support Networks

• Work with local partners to identify gaps in youth services and help develop new projects where needed.
• Support the growth of community-led initiatives by helping groups apply for funding or training.
• Encourage young people who have benefited from social prescribing to volunteer, get involved, and support others.
• Develop a peer-support network where young people can connect, share experiences and help each other.
• Help families and carers set up their own support groups or community activities.
• Regularly check in with community groups to ensure they continue to provide safe, high-quality and sustainable support.

5. Tracking Progress and Sharing Impact

• Work sensitively with young people and their families to collect feedback and measure the impact of social prescribing.
• Encourage young people to share their experiences to improve service and highlight success stories.
• Ensure all referrals are recorded correctly and track progress through the case management system.
• Work closely with GP practices to ensure social prescribing referrals are correctly recorded in EMIS clinical systems and contribute to tracking NHS service use while adhering to data protection laws.

6. General Responsibilities

• Attend relevant Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to share updates and insights on social prescribing.
• Use strong IT skills to record organised case notes and produce efficient reports.
• Uphold patient confidentiality, dignity, and respect at all times for every young person.
• Access to personal transport for travelling within the locality and on home visits.
• Participate in service reviews and learning sessions to improve how the team works.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards.
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Possess a valid driving licence and transport for home visits.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of, and ability to work to, policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.
• Have awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when the person’s needs are beyond the scope of the role for example, when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
• Knowledge of the personalised care approach. Utilises the evidence base for social prescribing interventions and activities.
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of community development approaches including asset-based community development and community resilience.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails, and the internet to create simple plans and reports.
• Able to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets.
• Understanding of the needs of small volunteer-led community groups and ability to contribute to supporting their development.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Confidently approaches difficult conversations.

Desirable

• Local knowledge of VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector) and community services.
• Able to provide motivational coaching to support people’s behaviour change.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work).
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work).
• Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid, or informal capacity.
• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services.
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues.
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to actively listen, empathise with young people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way.
• Able to provide a culturally sensitive service, by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities.
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential, adapting to individual levels of activation and health literacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders, adapting communication styles accordingly.
• Commitment to collaborative working with all local agencies (including VCSE organisations and community groups). Able to work with others to reduce hierarchies and find creative solutions to community issues.
• Can demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience, and ability to work well under pressure.

The closing date is 20 April 2025

For more information or to apply, please Click Here