Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Midlothian - Although predominantly based in one or two GP practices, travel to other GP practices is required  to engage with people referred to practices that may not have a regular practitioner presence . 

Salary: £29,616 full-time (pro rata for part-time)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Hours: Part time (32hours)

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 18th August 2025

The Role

The organisation are looking for a part time Practitioner to join their wellbeing teams located in Midlothian GP Practices.

• Are you a health and social care practitioner with experience of supporting people living with Long Term physical and mental Health Conditions to self-manage?
• Do you cope well supporting vulnerable people who experience significant psychosocial barriers and health inequalities?
• Do you believe people have strengths, are resilient and are experts in their own lives?
• Do you thrive working autonomously in the community setting?
• Do you have good solution focused coaching and group facilitation skills?

If you do, then they would like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a team of practitioners to deliver their Midlothian GP contract
• Be prepared to travel across Midlothian to engage with people referred to the Wellbeing Service. (see further information on location below)
• Practice persistent engagement to help people who struggle to receive support
• Manage a caseload of people referred to the service
• Use a strengths based personal outcomes approach to help people identify and access appropriate support for them to self-manage including:
• Providing specific coaching in self-management
• Delivering group based Lifestyle Management courses
• Linking people to community resources and supports
• Support volunteers who have lived experience of long-term conditions into peer roles

Benefits

• A highly attractive work environment.
• Support and supervision from your line manager and a supportive team of colleagues.
• A structured development programme including continuous learning with their internal leadership development programme.
• a contributory pension
• a non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
• Free access to their Gym
• FREE membership* of the HSF Health Plan which gives, amongst other things:
  • money back for everyday healthcare costs,
  • a GP advice line,
  • shopping discounts.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/thistle/vms/e/careers/positions/cdd9FvTHXn9y34eibOxhdb

Contact information

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