Health and Wellbeing CoachNHS

Job summary

Diamond Health Group is seeking a motivated and compassionate Health and Wellbeing Coach to join our skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will work closely with patients to understand their individual health and wellbeing needs, providing personalised support and encouragement to help them make positive, sustainable changes to their health and lifestyle.

The role will involve supporting patients to identify their own goals, build confidence and motivation, and take proactive steps towards achieving the objectives outlined in their personalised health and care plans. You will work collaboratively with patients and the wider healthcare team to promote self-management, prevention and improved health outcomes.

This is a 15-hour-per-week position, ideally worked across three 5-hour days. The working pattern is flexible and can be discussed further at interview.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of our Health and Wellbeing Coaching team, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and group health coaching support by telephone, face to face at the surgery and, where appropriate, through home visits.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload according to the individual needs, priorities and level of support required by patients.
• Support patients to identify personalised health and wellbeing goals and take proactive steps towards achieving sustainable lifestyle changes and improving their overall health and wellbeing.
• Provide timely, compassionate support to patients experiencing mental health concerns, offering a safe listening service, appropriate information and signposting to relevant services and interventions.
• Gather relevant information, identify any immediate concerns or risks to patient safety, and escalate concerns to an appropriate clinician where required.
• Support local health, social care and voluntary sector professionals to make appropriate referrals to the Health and Wellbeing Coaching service.
• Promote and raise awareness of the Health and Wellbeing Coaching service across the practice and wider community.

Job description

The post holder will:

• Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to gather key information
• Coach individuals across a series of sessions to set personal goals and build the skills and confidence to then achieve them
• Work with the principles of self-management to actively support shared decision making, proactive engagement with social prescribing and support self-management education
• Promote health coaching and it's role in self-management as part of personalised care
• Be proactive in developing strong links with local organisations

Full job description attached.

About us

This position is accountable to the Yeovil Primary Care Network, with the successful candidate based at Diamond Health Group.

Diamond Health Group is an established, forward-thinking GP practice located in central Yeovil, with a branch site at Abbey Manor Park. We care for approximately 14,100 patients and are supported by a diverse, multi-professional workforce committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

We are passionate about education, learning and professional development and have a strong track record of supporting the training of both clinical and non-clinical staff. Hendford Lodge Medical Centre is an accredited training practice, reflecting our commitment to developing our workforce and investing in the future of primary care.

In return, we offer:

• 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• NHS Pension Scheme membership
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities to work alongside Primary Care Network colleagues and a range of health, social care and voluntary sector professionals