Care coordinator inAshton-Under-Lyne inAshton-Under-Lyne PUBLISHED
SUN 5 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a specialist service focused on early intervention for psychosis, contributing to significant positive outcomes for patients.
Access to continuous professional development and training, including specialist assessment training and psychosocial intervention skills.
Collaborative work environment within a multi-disciplinary team that includes Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, enhancing support and learning opportunities.
Flexibility offered by remote working systems, improving work-life balance and efficiency.
Structured support from experienced management including a Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager to guide career development.
Involvement in the ongoing service development, allowing for input into best practices and enhancing the overall quality of care.
The Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Care Coordinator for its Early Intervention Team in Ashton-Under-Lyne, focusing on supporting individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. This Band 6 role is ideal for registered mental health nurses, social workers, or occupational therapists, and involves managing a caseload of service users in the early phases of psychotic illness or at risk mental states. Responsibilities include assessing needs, delivering interventions per best practices and NICE guidelines, and contributing to the day-to-day organisation of the team. The position offers opportunities for staff development and training, with support from a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapists within the multidisciplinary team.
This is a secondment opportunity that emphasises collaboration, ongoing service development, and provides training in specialist assessments and psychosocial interventions. Interested candidates can contact the Team Manager, Ria Neill, for further details or to arrange an informal visit.
This is a secondment opportunity that emphasises collaboration, ongoing service development, and provides training in specialist assessments and psychosocial interventions. Interested candidates can contact the Team Manager, Ria Neill, for further details or to arrange an informal visit.
The Early Intervention Team provides support and intervention to individuals who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis. The team is based in an office with purpose built clinical space in the centre of Ashton-Under-Lyne, covering the Tameside and Glossop area and has access to remote working systems. This is an exciting opportunity secondment opportunity for the post of Band 6 Care coordinator (RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist) to work within this established specialist service.
As a Care Coordinator you will hold a caseload for service users identified as being in the early phase of a psychotic illness or an At Risk Mental State. This will include the assessment of needs and delivery of interventions in line with currently identified best practice and in line with NICE guidance. Supported by the Team Manager you will support the day to day organisation of the team and ensure that work priorities are met, providing advice and supervision as required to other mental health professionals within the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to ongoing service developments
As a team we are committed to supporting and developing staff within the role. This includes offering skills based training, such as access to specialist assessment training (CAARMs/PANSS) and Psychosocial and Family Intervention. There is a Clinical Psychologist and there are Cognitive Behavioual Therapists embedded within the team who offer support through supervision.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ria Neill Job title: Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Rachel Statham, Deputy Team Manager.
As a Care Coordinator you will hold a caseload for service users identified as being in the early phase of a psychotic illness or an At Risk Mental State. This will include the assessment of needs and delivery of interventions in line with currently identified best practice and in line with NICE guidance. Supported by the Team Manager you will support the day to day organisation of the team and ensure that work priorities are met, providing advice and supervision as required to other mental health professionals within the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to ongoing service developments
As a team we are committed to supporting and developing staff within the role. This includes offering skills based training, such as access to specialist assessment training (CAARMs/PANSS) and Psychosocial and Family Intervention. There is a Clinical Psychologist and there are Cognitive Behavioual Therapists embedded within the team who offer support through supervision.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ria Neill Job title: Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Rachel Statham, Deputy Team Manager.
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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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