GP Community Link Worker

GP Community Link Worker North Lanarkshire

NHS Scotland
Full Time North Lanarkshire 27598 - 30019 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are looking to recruit a full-time/Part-time permanent GP Community Link Workers

Part-time positions will be pro rata

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a Primary Care Multi-disciplinary team. The CLWs will provide a person-centred approach in response to the needs and interests of GP practice patients supporting them to identify issues that affect their ability to live well. The CLWs will work collaboratively with patients supporting them through decision-making processes to identify issues that they would like to address and help them to overcome barriers to improving these.

Please note: The postholder will have

  • UK/EU/EEA Driving Licence access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel within the local area.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as early evening work may be required at times.
  • Ability to work within the homes of patients on some occasions. Shift pattern Monday-Friday 0900-1700, days and times to be confirmed

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB.

  • Educated to HNC level or above in a health or social care-related subject or knowledge acquired through demonstrable experience
  • Experience working with vulnerable adults.
  • Health improvement knowledge and practice
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis and within organisations.
  • Experience working in a community, hospital or social care setting.
  • Be able to work independently and within a team liaising with colleagues as required.

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by [email protected], Service Manager - PCIP, NHS Lanarkshire

For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only, please contact [email protected] stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job-related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.

‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

  • Care-experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk


NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Website

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GP Community Link Worker
NHS Scotland

www.nhsnss.org
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ian Crichton
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1978
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