The Social Prescriber post sits with Hedena Health, a GP partnership providing primary care, working alongside GPs and practice teams. The role centres on managing a caseload of identified patients, assessing their needs and linking them with health, social care and voluntary sector support. Work is split between GP practices, patients' homes and community venues, with a focus on keeping people independent and out of hospital. Fit depends on a strong grasp of local services and a full UK driving licence with access to an insured vehicle.
What the job involves
- Accept referrals from GPs and multidisciplinary team members
- Meet patients in community or home settings to review proactive care plans
- Support access to community care and carers assessments where appropriate
- Identify unpaid carers and link them to relevant support services
- Communicate care plans to GPs and other professionals and update clinical records
- Provide basic benefits guidance and signpost to specialist advice
- Support patients with personal budgets, including advising on key choices
- Support care that promotes independence and prevents unnecessary admissions
- Identify when urgent action or escalation is needed and raise concerns promptly
- Participate actively in MDT meetings
- Respond to communications from out-of-hours and inpatient services and support discharge coordination with Integrated Locality Teams
- Keep GPs and practice teams informed of available community resources
Qualifications
- Good standard of general education
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent
Skills & knowledge
- Strong IT skills, including email, Word and Excel
- Strong understanding of local community, statutory and voluntary sector services
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle insured for work
Nice to have
- Experience using EMIS clinical systems
- Up-to-date knowledge of local services supporting patients and carers
What’s offered
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Opportunities to develop skills across a range of clinical and administrative functions
- Varied role with no two days the same
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Social Prescriber employer: Hedena Health Ltd
Join a dynamic team as an Operations Lead in Oxford, where your leadership will directly impact patient services and operational excellence. We prioritise staff wellbeing with initiatives like annual Away Days, fresh fruit deliveries, and a welcoming work environment complete with a sunny Quad for morning coffee. With ample opportunities for career progression and a focus on service improvement, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful difference in the NHS.
