About this role
Job summary
The Social Prescriber will support individuals to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to non-medical community services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team within primary care networks, they help people address social, emotional, and practical needs that impact their health, such as loneliness, housing, employment, or financial challenges.
Main duties of the job
Provide person-centred support through one-to-one consultations
Assess individuals needs strengths, and goals using a holistic approach
Develop personalised care and support plans
Link people to appropriate community, voluntary, and statutory services
Build strong relationships with local organisations and community groups
Support individuals to manage long-term conditions and improve wellbeing
Empower clients to build confidence resilience and independence
Maintain accurate confidential records of interactions and outcomes
Work collaboratively with GPs nurses and other healthcare professionals
Safeguard vulnerable adults and follow relevant policies and procedures
About us
Lincoln Healthcare Partnership (LHP) PCN is made up of two practices (Brayford Medical Practice and Heart of Lincoln Medical Group) based in central Lincoln with a patient population of just under 40,000 people.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Social Prescriber within our team There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels
Working closely with the patient Social Prescriber will establish and provide
Provide person-centred support through one-to-one consultations
Assess individuals needs strengths and goals using a holistic approach
Develop personalised care and support plans
Link people to appropriate community voluntary and statutory services
Build strong relationships with local organisations and community groups
Support individuals to manage long-term conditions and improve wellbeing
Empower clients to build confidence resilience and independence
Maintain accurate confidential records of interactions and outcomes
Work collaboratively with GPs nurses and other healthcare professionals
Safeguard vulnerable adults and follow relevant policies and procedures
Person Specification
Experience Essential
GCSE A to C or equivalent in Maths and English Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear polite telephone manner Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Problem solving and analytical skills Flexibility to work outside core office hours Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment. SystmOne user skills
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 Heart of Lincoln Medical Group
Address Lincoln Healthcare Partnership
Langton House
Lindum Business Park
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 3QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://portlandmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)