Job Description

The successful candidate will be an experienced Social Prescriber, or equivalent, with at least three years' experience across multiple sectors. They will demonstrate resilience and the ability to manage challenges effectively. The role will particularly suit someone interested in developing and expanding their portfolio career. Applicants should bring experience of working within primary care or a healthcare setting and use this to support peers in overcoming personal barriers, tackling professional challenges, and pursuing their development goals.



The Workforce Development Lead for Socia l Prescribing will play a key role in supporting the development, supervision, and sustainability of the Social Prescribers and personalised care workforce across Nottingham City Primary Care Networks (PCNs). In addition to providing supervision and professional support to S PLWs the postholder will contribute to wider workforce development by supporting other personalised care roles (such as Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Care Coordinators) and assisting PCNs to plan, embed, and develop these roles effectively.



Nottingham City General Practice Alliance is a GP federation that operates to support, connect, and represent General Practices in Nottingham city. We are the lead employer for Primary Care Network (PCN) staff, employing on behalf of our member PCNs. We are close to employing over 110 ARRS (Additional Role Re-imbursement Scheme) roles.



1. CPD supervision



Facilitate the provision of 2-hour group supervision sessions once a month to SPLWs.



Offer mentorship and guidance to other personalised care facilitators to support confidence, competence, and wellbeing.



Support in the provision of continuous professional development (CPD) teaching that meets needs of workforce.



Be the link between NCGPA , their management team and the individual staff member.



Provide coaching / mentoring support to facilitate the development of individuals on an as needed basis.



Prioritise support to promote individual's wellbeing and signpost to their manager as needed.



Support with relevant standard operation procedures .



Ensure accurate and contemporaneous records of sessions are kept in line with CQC requirements.



2. Workforce development



Support PCNs to identify and address workforce development needs, ensuring alignment with both organisational, ICS and national priorities.



Support in the design and delivery of induction, appraisal and development opportunities to promote consistency and quality across t he personalised care team .



To listen and support our current workforce to promote their retention.



To promote a positive work culture that supports and develops individuals to ensure that patients get the best experience and care.



3. Service quality



To support clear and consistent standards for practice, including knowledge, skills and behaviours .



To support the development of systems and monitoring that improve quality and consistency whilst reducing variation in outcomes and access standards.



To support with ensuring that appropriate governance mechanisms are in place to reduce risk and improve patient safety.