Work and Health Coach post at Watergate Primary Care Network, which supports the WorkWell initiative for three Newquay GP practices. The fixed-term role centres on holding workability conversations with patients who are signed off work, then co-producing personalised plans in place of standard fit notes and coaching them back to or into work. It is one of Cornwall's four places trialling the government's fit note reform, working alongside GPs and occupational therapists. Applicants need an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and coaching or reflective listening experience.
What the job involves
- Lead workability conversations with patients who need time off work
- Co-produce personalised workability plans and, where appropriate, longer-term support plans
- Provide ongoing coaching and support to help people return to or stay in work
- Explore the links between health, wellbeing and employment
- Triage and manage cases
- Work closely with GPs, occupational therapists and other partners in MDT working
- Shape and test a new approach as part of the national pilot
- Collect data, report on and evaluate the service
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3, advanced level or equivalent, or working towards it
- Coaching or counselling qualification, or relevant experience or qualification involving reflective listening
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing, or equivalent experience
Skills & knowledge
- Listening and empathy, giving person-centred, non-judgemental support
- Effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, carers and partners
- Identifying and managing risk when working with individuals
- Knowing when to refer people on to other health professionals or agencies, such as for a mental health need
- Working with people from all backgrounds, respecting diversity and reducing health inequalities
Other
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
