About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Hypertension Health Coach to support individuals living with hypertension in making sustainable lifestyle changes that improve their hypertension. You will work directly with participants across Bath and Northeast Somerset to facilitate positive behaviour change using evidence-based approaches, tailoring support to individual needs. You will work in collaboration with GP surgeries, community pharmacies, and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to establish and maintain clear referral pathways, ensuring eligible can easily access the service.
The post holder will also work with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to promote shared decision-making between referrers and, supporting the referral of individuals who are motivated and ready to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about prevention, empowerment, and person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Support people with hypertension with structured health coaching.
To engage with service users referred from VCFSE partners, community pharmacy and/or General Practice of people diagnosed with hypertension who have a BMI>30, smoke or have other behavioural risk factors that contribute to their hypertension.
Provide holistic support including access to local resources, and referral to other support services such as mental health support and social prescribing, as appropriate.
Achieve improvements in blood pressure, BMI and smoking cessation.
Work flexibly to provide a coordinated service across the localities to meet the needs of the client group.
Use clinical systems, to manage service user data for accurate record keeping.
About us
Everyone Health Ltd supports people to live healthier lives. We offer advice and guidance and our evidence based prevention and treatment solutions enable individuals to take action to make a positive change. Our behaviour change dynamic services are co-designed by our service users as we continually strive to make a difference.
Mostly we are a company full of passionate individuals who love to help people achieve their health goals
Job description Job responsibilities
Hypertension Targeted Health Coach - B&NES
MAIN PURPOSE
To expand access to personalised health coaching for individuals living with hypertension, particularly those with behavioural risk factors such as smoking or obesity. The post holder will use evidence-based behaviour change methods to improve health-related outcomes by working with individuals to set personalised goals and support sustainable lifestyle changes.
The role will involve close collaboration with GP surgeries, community pharmacies, and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to establish and maintain clear referral pathways, ensuring eligible can easily access the service.
The post holder will also work with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to promote shared decision-making between referrers and, supporting the referral of individuals who are motivated and ready to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Support people with hypertension with structured health coaching.
To engage with service users referred from VCFSE partners, community pharmacy and/or General Practice of people diagnosed with hypertension who have a BMI>30, smoke or have other behavioural risk factors that contribute to their hypertension.
Provide holistic support including access to local resources, and referral to other support services such as mental health support and social prescribing, as appropriate.
Reach under-served groups through community-based, equitable delivery models.
Achieve improvements in blood pressure, BMI and smoking cessation.
Support the service in delivering key performance indicators and activity as set out within the service specification.
Work flexibly to provide a coordinated service across the localities to meet the needs of the client group.
In conjunction with delivery team lead, conduct analysis and evaluation of designated programmes to improve the quality of service.
Responsible for accurate uploading of own service users' data onto database whilst ensuring client confidentiality.
Keep accurate records in accordance with trust policy and data protection
To maintain an up-to-date electronic diary that is available to all colleagues
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. SKILLS & ABILITIES
A commitment to continuous service improvement with expert insight into service user's needs, so that all service users receive high quality care.
Passionate about putting service users first and delivering a high-quality service.
Adapt the delivery model to meet need e.g. face to face, telephone, online and deliver services via outreach into key communities. Specific service users support needs to be identified, and service delivery adapted as required.
Emotionally sensitive and empathetic to members of the public who wish to improve their health
Ability to work independently and manage own workload; able to work effectively and supportively as a team member.
Able to remain positive and constructive under pressure
Sound interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with all levels of colleagues, including effective partnerships with other agencies and service providers.
Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes.
Good presentation of self: enthusiastic, innovative and flexible. Self-motivated, committed and conscientious
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals including participants, colleagues and external partners.
Proven planning, organisational, timekeeping and evaluation skills.
Ability to organise, monitor and check work to ensure no element of a task is left unfinished.
Knowledge of maintaining records and monitoring system.
Ability to use generic software packages.
Be confident in the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oEducation to GCSE Standard at grades A-C for a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English language or literature. oRecognised Health Trainer qualifications e.g., City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate for Health Trainers, or equivalent, or Royal Institute of Public Health Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement or equivalent oNCSCT Smoking Cessation Certified.
Desirable
as above
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2-year experience supporting individuals with long term health conditions to make behaviour changes within one of more health care settings: community, primary care and in patient settings. NCSCT Accredited/Registered Stop Smoking Practitioner is this desirable for role Experience of working with adults, young people and children in a 1-2-1 and group environment, to support positive lifestyle change. what is age range? Experience of using behaviour change models within a work context Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting with of different cultures, genders and ages. Experience of working to time schedules and managing personal workload or caseload Evidence of embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes. Experience of working to challenging performance targets and achieving excellent outcomes. Experience using clinical system. e.g. systm one
Desirable
Sound knowledge of delivering health coaching models and delivers a holistic approach Knowledge of NICE guidance, NCSCT and OHID standards relating to the treatment of smoking cessation In depth knowledge of local communities Knowledge of the needs of people with long term conditions Knowledge of the challenges to achieving health improvement amongst local vulnerable and deprived communities Knowledge and understanding of the Patient Confidentiality Act, Safeguarding and the Data Protection Act.
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2-year experience supporting individuals with long term health conditions to make behaviour changes within one of more health care settings: community, primary care and in patient settings. NCSCT Accredited/Registered Stop Smoking Practitioner is this desirable for role Experience of working with adults, young people and children in a 1-2-1 and group environment, to support positive lifestyle change. what is age range? Experience of using behaviour change models within a work context Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting with of different cultures, genders and ages. Experience of working to time schedules and managing personal workload or caseload Evidence of embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes. Experience of working to challenging performance targets and achieving excellent outcomes. Experience using clinical system. e.g. systm one
Desirable
Sound knowledge of delivering health coaching models and delivers a holistic approach Knowledge of NICE guidance, NCSCT and OHID standards relating to the treatment of smoking cessation In depth knowledge of local communities Knowledge of the needs of people with long term conditions Knowledge of the challenges to achieving health improvement amongst local vulnerable and deprived communities Knowledge and understanding of the Patient Confidentiality Act, Safeguarding and the Data Protection Act.
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2-year experience supporting individuals with long term health conditions to make behaviour changes within one of more health care settings: community, primary care and in patient settings. NCSCT Accredited/Registered Stop Smoking Practitioner is this desirable for role Experience of working with adults, young people and children in a 1-2-1 and group environment, to support positive lifestyle change. what is age range? Experience of using behaviour change models within a work context Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting with of different cultures, genders and ages. Experience of working to time schedules and managing personal workload or caseload Evidence of embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes. Experience of working to challenging performance targets and achieving excellent outcomes. Experience using clinical system. e.g. systm one
Desirable
Sound knowledge of delivering health coaching models and delivers a holistic approach Knowledge of NICE guidance, NCSCT and OHID standards relating to the treatment of smoking cessation In depth knowledge of local communities Knowledge of the needs of people with long term conditions Knowledge of the challenges to achieving health improvement amongst local vulnerable and deprived communities Knowledge and understanding of the Patient Confidentiality Act, Safeguarding and the Data Protection Act.
Special Conditions Essential
Highly motivated self-starter with resilience, determination, and the ability to see jobs through to completion. Role incorporates evening / weekend working, with variable levels of travel across B&NES working in a variety of settings face to face and virtually. Full UK Driving licence and access to a car for work- with business purposes insurance Ability to travel across B&NES Evidence of a personal commitment to continuing professional development and to maintaining an up-to-date professional knowledge supporting the development of business within the company. This post involves working with vulnerable adults and/or young people as such the post holder will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level (DBS). 6. SAFEGUARDING Everyone Health Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, young people and children who use the services. All staff have a responsibility to report any identified concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with the respective policies and procedures.
Desirable
FITNESS TO PRACTISE Applicants will need to confirm if: Theyre currently subject to a fitness to practise investigations or proceedings by a regulatory or licensing body Theyve been removed from any professional register or licensing register Theyve had conditions or sanctions placed on their registration Theyve ever had restrictions placed on their clinical practice as part of the revalidation process Everyone Health delivers multi-component health related and lifestyle services, including prevention and early intervention, on behalf of Clinical Commissioning Groups and Local Authorities in community based localities across the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 details Employer name Everyone Health Ltd
Address Everyone Health Ltd
3 Watling Drive
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://everyonehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)