Jessica Hollingsworth
About Jessica Hollingsworth
Jessica Hollingsworth is a Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing with extensive experience in primary care and public health. She has worked as a General Practitioner since 2010 and currently holds multiple leadership roles in social prescribing and population health management.
Work at Mind
Jessica Hollingsworth has served as the Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing at Mind since 2018. In this role, she focuses on integrating social prescribing into mental health services, aiming to enhance patient care and community support. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop effective strategies that address mental health needs through social interventions.
Current Roles in Healthcare
Jessica Hollingsworth currently holds multiple positions in the healthcare sector. She has been a General Practitioner with the NHS since 2010, accumulating 14 years of experience. Additionally, she serves as the Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing at North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) since 2021, and as a Clinical Lead for Population Health Management. She also acts as a Clinical Representative for the Primary Care Network.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Hollingsworth obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from University College London (UCL), completing her studies from 2004 to 2010. She furthered her education at UCL Wellcome Trust, where she studied the History of Medicine for one year from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PG Cert Ed) from the University of Newcastle from 2011 to 2012.
Background in Child Health
In her capacity as a Primary Care Advisor for the Child Health & Wellbeing Network, Jessica Hollingsworth contributes her expertise to improve health outcomes for children. This role involves advising on best practices and strategies to enhance child health services within the community.
Clinical Leadership Experience
Jessica Hollingsworth holds a significant leadership role as the Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing at Holgate Primary Care Network (PCN). In this position, she oversees the implementation of social prescribing initiatives, ensuring they align with healthcare objectives and meet the needs of the community.