Job Description

Living Well Partnership

is made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver great patient care and fast, effective patient communication.

Overall Aim of role:

Support and empower patients to take control of their health and wellbeing by providing personalized coaching 1-1 and within groups. Coaching patients to set and achieve health and wellbeing goals through time-limited interventions, focusing on self-management and improving health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess patient needs, set goals, and support self-management aligning with NHS Personalised Care Guidelines Provide coaching to improve patient activation and health and wellbeing outcomes. Manage a caseload, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Develop and facilitate group sessions for education and peer support. Identify patient cohorts for personalized care through practice level reporting. Maintain accurate records and support service audits ensuring KPI's are met within target. Participate in patient care meetings and support action follow-ups. Develop strong relationships with key organizations. Participate in learning activities, team meetings, and feedback sessions. Promote the health coaching service and manage workload effectively. Participate in training and development opportunities, including those provided by the service. Contribute to the evaluation and development of the health coaching role. Facilitate effective communication and continuity of care between patients and healthcare teams. Ensure tasks are prioritized according to urgency.

What we're looking for!

GCSE in Maths and English (must be able to provide evidence) Higher Level Qualification such as NVQ 3 or above in Health & Social Care, Psychology, dietetics/education/nutrition/fitness (must be able to provide evidence) Desirable qualifications in health-related fields, coaching, or counselling (if applicable, evidence must be provided). Basic knowledge across the HWC service areas, including weight management, sleep, pain management, increasing physical activity, mood, stress management, and smoking cessation. Applicants should have previous experience and skills within a coaching role to enable them to start the role confidently and effectively. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about joining an ambitious and growing team. Successful candidate must be empathetic, strong with trust-building, effective communicator, organized, resilient, flexible Team player with the ability to motivate individuals and team, collaborative approach to working, commitment to equality and diversity. Ability to utilize protocols and stay updated on process changes. Knowledge/working experience in behaviour change support, or understanding health coaching

What we can offer you!

5 weeks holiday pro rata PLUS bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership with a 14.38% employer contribution rate Employee Wellbeing initiatives Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Monthly employee award Investment in developing your skills and progression opportunities, across the Partnership First consideration for other internal recruitment opportunities

To apply:

Please send an updated CV & covering letter explaining the reasons why you're interested & suited for the position to hiowicb-hsi.livingwell-recruitment@nhs.net . Closing Date: 3rd December 2025 Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK Please be aware that all employees of the Partnership will be DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. This role requires evidence of immunisation status in line with workplace health and safety regulations. Successful candidates will be required to provide immunisation history (or undergo relevant vaccinations) as a condition of employment. If successful for interview please note that there will be a skills-based assessment task as part of the interview process (20 minutes to prepare, followed by a 10-minute presentation and interview questions). Hours per week- part time, 20-25 hours per week, to be worked Monday- Friday, working pattern to be discussed in interview.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.13 per hour

Work Location: In person