Health & Wellbeing Coach- Maternity Cover

Please note: This role will be Maternity Leave Cover, this could be for approximately up to 12 months

For more information please see our Role Profile: Role Profile-Health and Wellbeing Coach

Living Well Partnership is made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver great patient care and fast, effective patient communication.

Overall Aim of role:

Support and empower patients to take control of their health and wellbeing by providing personalized coaching 1-1 and within groups. Coaching patients to set and achieve health and wellbeing goals through
time-limited interventions, focusing on self-management and improving health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs, set goals, and support self-management aligning with NHS Personalised
  Care Guidelines.
• Provide coaching to improve patient activation and health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Manage a caseload, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Develop and facilitate group sessions for education and peer support.
• Identify patient cohorts for personalized care through practice level reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and support service audits ensuring KPI’s are met within target.
• Participate in patient care meetings and support action follow-ups.
• Promote the health coaching service and manage workload effectively.
• Support the leadership team with opportunities to develop the service.
• Facilitate effective communication and continuity of care between patients and healthcare teams.

What we’re looking for!

• Experience in health/social care or community development, coaching, working in multi-professional teams, and IT proficiency
• Minimum GCSE in Maths and English; Higher Level Qualification such as NVQ 3 or above in Health
  & Social Care, Psychology, dietetics/education/nutrition/fitness. desirable qualifications in health- related fields, coaching, or counselling
• Desirable knowledge of NHS structure, self-management tools, and long-term condition management
• Essential qualities: Empathetic, trust-building, effective communicator, organized, resilient, flexible, ability to motivate individuals and team, collaborative approach to working, commitment to equality and
  diversity.

What we can offer you!

• 5 weeks holiday pro rata PLUS bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership with a 14.38% employer contribution rate
• Employee Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly employee award
• Investment in developing your skills and progression opportunities, across the Partnership
• First consideration for other internal recruitment opportunitie

To apply

• Provide an up to date CV and a supporting cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role
• Applications are to be e-mailed to hiowicb-hsi.livingwell-recruitment@nhs.net
• Closing date: 17th January 2025
• Interview dates: 27th January & 31st January 2025

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Dave Barclay

Managing Partner (Non-clinical)