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Bank Social Prescribing Link Worker – Fit Note Pilot

Join our Fit Note Pilot and help patients take the next step towards better health, wellbeing and work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) to support an exciting Fit Note Pilot within Primary Care .

Working alongside GP practices and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised support to patients where non-clinical factors may be affecting their health, wellbeing and ability to work.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a person-centred approach and experience of supporting people with complex social or wellbeing needs and getting people back into work . Knowledge of social prescribing, primary care and local community services would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an innovative pilot aimed at developing a more proactive and holistic approach to supporting patients who require Fit Note-related support.

The role will involve:
Providing person-centred, holistic support to patients referred through the Fit Note pathway.
Exploring wider factors affecting wellbeing and work, including social, financial, lifestyle and employment-related needs.
Supporting and signposting patients to appropriate local, community and voluntary services.
Helping patients develop personalised goals and action plans.
Working collaboratively with primary care teams and partner organisations.
Supporting the pilot through accurate recording of activity and outcomes.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the job advert for further information.