Health and Wellbeing Coach - Integrated Neighbourhood Team
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,000.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34000.00 - £40000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE6 1QD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A5587-26-0003 |
Summary
Duties & Responsibilities Population Health and Caseload Management Manage and prioritise a caseload in accordance with the needs, priorities, and required support of individuals. Be responsible for managing patient referrals and waiting lists. Adapt service delivery to meet the diverse needs of the local population, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. Work flexibly to meet the evolving needs of the service and patient population.Holistic Patient Assessments Deliver one-to-one and group health and nutritional coaching sessions, incorporating all six pillars of lifestyle medicine. Provide personalised nutritional coaching to patients based on their unique goals and health challenges. Support patients in setting achievable health goals, improving self-management skills, and overcoming lifestyle-related health challenges. Use coaching techniques and structured frameworks to guide patients in problem-solving and behaviour change.Service Linkage and Signposting Raise awareness of the Lifestyle Medicine Service, particularly among communities facing barriers to access. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to promote health coaching and serve as an ambassador for personalised care and supported self-management. Build and maintain strong relationships with GP practices, multidisciplinary teams, and community services to facilitate appropriate referrals and care continuity. Integrated Working and Coordination Act as the Lead Health and Wellbeing Coach for the Lifestyle Medicine Service, supporting the wider team where appropriate. Champion lifestyle medicine principles within the PCN and support integration across services. Participate in team, practice, and PCN meetings and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Provide leadership on nutrition-focused interventions and guidance within the team. IT and Communication Collect and analyse patient feedback and service impact data to inform improvements and measure the effectiveness of coaching interventions. Actively contribute to data collection and reporting to evaluate service effectiveness. Engage in regular supervision and continuous professional development to enhance communication, coaching skills, and service delivery. Community Engagement and Partnership Engage with local communities to raise awareness of the service and promote inclusivity. Ensure the service is accessible and tailored to meet the specific needs of marginalised or underserved populations. Collaborate with community organisations to enhance patient support options and co-design service improvements. Working Relationships and Contacts Lifestyle Medicine Community of Practice Lead Integrated Neighbourhood Core Team General Practitioners (GPs) Social Prescribing Link Workers Care Coordinators Community Link Workers Other health professionals within the PCN Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) The post holder is expected to work core hours but should also be flexible around service needs, which may include some evenings and weekends.