Care Coordinator in Weymouth inWeymouth PUBLISHED THU 24 APR 2025 Jump to job information section

£13.31 to £13.97 an hour PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Two Harbours Healthcare Ltd r8DMzEHa

Job description

This is an exciting and developing role which involves working closely with the PCN and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will be pivotal in helping to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.

Care Coordinators will support member practices in coordinating key activity including access to services, advice, and information, and ensuring health and care planning is proactive, supportive, holistic and patient-centred. The role will include supporting digital initiatives and includes responsibilities for the co-ordination of the patients journey through primary care and the wider health and care system.

You will need outstanding people skills, a caring nature and good IT skills with a desire to learn in this ever-changing environment

An ethos of promotion of independence, shared decision making, personalisation and partnership-working is integral to this role.

Interviews planned to take place w/c 9th June 2025

Essential attributes for the role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good teamworking skills

Self-motivated and able to work on own

Good organisational skills

About us
Work with individual practice teams and primary care professionals within the PCN to identify and manage a caseload of patients

Work closely and in partnership with PCN colleagues including Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health Coaches and Clinical Pharmacist(s).

Signpost team members, patients and carers to relevant services as appropriate

Central co-ordination role around proactive support and care planning for agreed patient cohorts

Support patient independence, promote healthcare and well-being

Supporting patients and carers to utilise decision aids

Empower patients, this may include the use of validated PAM tools

Facilitate smooth and planned discharge and handover between care settings across the health and social care system, including GP, acute, community, and be responsible for facilitating inter-agency communication and support

Use healthcare technologies to optimise service delivery, access, and continuity of care for patients and carers

Use Population Health Intelligence and Risk Stratification tools proactively to identify groups of patients for MDT discussions

May attend and present at MDT meetings

May support in the setting up and administration of Group Consultations

Opportunity to develop and shape this service

Perform any duty specifically delegated by your line manager as being properly the responsibility of this post.

The tasks and responsibilities in this job description may change in the light of developments within the surgery or practice and are subject to review.

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Useful skills for a Care Coordinator: Click to view

To work as a Care Coordinator in the UK, you should possess a range of skills and qualifications to effectively coordinate patient care and support. Here are the key skills typically required:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

2. Organisational Skills: You need to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and patient needs efficiently, ensuring that care plans are followed properly.

3. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams is crucial.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to assess situations, identify issues, and develop effective solutions is important for ensuring patient care.

5. Attention to Detail: Care Coordinators must carefully track patient information, appointments, and care plans to ensure nothing is overlooked.

6. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional and psychological needs of patients and being sensitive to their circumstances is key.

7. IT Skills: Proficiency in using healthcare software and electronic health records (EHR) systems is often required for managing patient data.

8. Knowledge of Healthcare Systems: Familiarity with local health services, referral pathways, and support resources is essential.

9. Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and patient needs.

10. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and other professionals to deliver comprehensive care.

11. Crisis Management: Skills to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.

12. Cultural Competence: Awareness and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, which may affect how care is provided.

Qualifications

In addition to skills, having relevant qualifications can enhance your opportunities as a Care Coordinator. Common background fields include nursing, social work, or other health and social care professions. Many positions may also require a degree or a diploma in health or social care.

Experience

Prior experience in healthcare settings, particularly in roles that involved patient interaction, health administration, or case management, is often beneficial.

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