Job requirements
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Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
At least 1 years experience as a Social Prescriber Link Worker
- Experience
Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health, health improvement including unpaid work
- Experience
Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role including unpaid work
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
- Qualifications
Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
- Personal Attributes
Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
- Personal Attributes
Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Personal Attributes
Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people in all communities
- Personal Attributes
Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
- Personal Attributes
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Personal Attributes
Ability to identify risk and assess, manage risk when working with individuals
- Personal Attributes
Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals, agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role, e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
- Experience
Experience of working with the VCSE sector in a paid or unpaid capacity, including with volunteers and small community groups
- Experience
Experience of partnership, collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of the personalised care approach
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of community development approaches
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the PCN
Job summary
Phoenix Health Primary Care Network
Salary: £26,325 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)
Hours: 9.5 hours per week
Actual Salary: £6,669 per annum
Base: Across PCN Practice Locations and Bucks
NHS Pension
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
For a full job description please email: bht.hrprimarycare.fedbucks@nhs.net
Phoenix Health PCN is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Social Prescriber to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will support people with long-term conditions, frailty, end-of-life diagnoses, social isolation and other complex needs to improve their wellbeing, independence and quality of life through personalised support and community-based solutions.
About the PCN
Phoenix Health PCN brings together three GP practices across Buckinghamshire working collaboratively to deliver more coordinated, accessible, and proactive healthcare for our local communities.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Clinical Pharmacists who support safe and effective medicines management, Pharmacy Technicians who assist with repeat prescribing and medication reviews, Care Coordinators who help patients navigate health and social care services, and Paramedics who provide timely assessment and urgent care within the community.
Main duties of the job
As demand grows and the needs of our population become increasingly complex, we are committed to strengthening our workforce further. We aim to expand our team with dedicated professionals who can help us provide tailored support to our most vulnerable patients such as those who may struggle with long-term conditions, frailty, social isolation, or barriers to accessing care. Our goal is to enhance continuity of care, improve patient outcomes, and ensure that everyone receives the right care at the right time.
Job responsibilities
To provide personalised, holistic support to people with long term conditions and other specified groups enabling them to access services across the community.
Facilitate holistic care planning and co-ordination of input from different professionals
Provide information/advice to patients about a range of services to promote their health, lifestyle and maintain independence within communities
Facilitate access to services available in the community
Reduce demand on statutory services to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, residential care placements and GP referrals.
About us
About FedBucks
FedBucks is a not-for-profit GP federation of 45 GP practices covering a population of over 550,000 patients across Buckinghamshire. We began in 2016 and now employ around 300 members of staff at our head office site, and across our planned and unplanned care services.
As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required.
Details
- Date posted: 26 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.50 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: E0093-26-0052
- Job locations: Haddenham Health Centre, Stanbridge Road, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8JX, United Kingdom, Unity Health, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9AX, United Kingdom, Wellington House Practice, 5 Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4PX, United Kingdom, Unity Health, High Street, Long Crendon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9AF, United Kingdom, The Rycote Practice, East Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JZ, United Kingdom, Brill Surgery, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP18 9SA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
To provide personalised, holistic support to people with long-term conditions and other specified groups enabling them to access services across the community.
The aims are to
Provide information and advice to patients about a range of services to promote their health, lifestyle and maintain independence within communities
The Social Prescriber must have started or willingness to complete the below:
NHS England and NHS Improvement online learning programme
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/social-prescribing/
Be enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/supporting-health-and-care-staff-to-deliver-personalised-care/personalised-care-institute/
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This advert is for Social Prescribing Link Worker - Phoenix Health Primary Care Network with FedBucks Ltd in Aylesbury, England; Princes Risborough, England; Chinnor, England; Thame, England. It is listed as a Worker role. The advertised salary is £13.50. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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