Opportunity to be part of a transformative service aimed at enhancing quality service delivery and improving user experiences.
Collaborative and multi-disciplinary work environment with support from experienced teams in Nursing, Social Work, and Occupational Therapy.
Flexible working options, including part-time work and job sharing, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, pensions, and leave, tailored to the role and length of service.
Strong career development opportunities through mentoring, coaching, and structured career pathways to advanced roles in the organization.
Access to keyworker housing and competitive car leasing options, aiding staff in achieving a comfortable living situation.
Employee discounts of up to 10% from various popular retail brands, enhancing the overall value of the employment package.
Are you looking for a fulfilling role in which you can make a real difference to people's lives? Join us as a Care Coordinator at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in Croydon, where our Community Mental Health Team is transforming the way we support individuals facing mental health challenges. In this exciting time of change, we’re seeking passionate women who want to grow their careers while improving the lives of service users and their carers. You’ll work collaboratively within a supportive team, crafting holistic care plans and providing the guidance that helps our clients thrive.
We’re all about supporting our staff too! With flexible working options, career development programmes, and benefits like NHS discounts and competitive pay, we ensure you enjoy a rewarding work-life balance. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or step into a leadership role, we offer clear pathways to help you achieve your career aspirations, including opportunities to progress to Senior Clinical Practitioner or Clinical Team Leader. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the care sector, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please reach out to Sarah Moodie, our Service Manager at Sarah.Moodie@slam.nhs.uk.
We’re all about supporting our staff too! With flexible working options, career development programmes, and benefits like NHS discounts and competitive pay, we ensure you enjoy a rewarding work-life balance. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or step into a leadership role, we offer clear pathways to help you achieve your career aspirations, including opportunities to progress to Senior Clinical Practitioner or Clinical Team Leader. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the care sector, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please reach out to Sarah Moodie, our Service Manager at Sarah.Moodie@slam.nhs.uk.
Opportunity to be part of a transformative service aimed at enhancing quality service delivery and improving user experiences.
Collaborative and multi-disciplinary work environment with support from experienced teams in Nursing, Social Work, and Occupational Therapy.
Flexible working options, including part-time work and job sharing, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, pensions, and leave, tailored to the role and length of service.
Strong career development opportunities through mentoring, coaching, and structured career pathways to advanced roles in the organization.
Access to keyworker housing and competitive car leasing options, aiding staff in achieving a comfortable living situation.
Employee discounts of up to 10% from various popular retail brands, enhancing the overall value of the employment package.
Croydon is undergoing service transformation within its community mental health services. The transformation is about enhancing our quality service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services and enhancing staff morale and in meeting the NHS Long Term Plan.
It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon, getting involved in improved ways of working due to investment in resources. The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is a generic team integrated with Croydon Social Care in working with all adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness.
We are looking for enthusiastic care coordinators that will grow and develop with the locality teams from Nursing, Social work, and OT professional background
This advert is for vacancies in CENTRAL LOCALITY TEAM
The post holder will work as Care Coordinator / Community Mental Health Nurse for a caseload of service users in the local community who have complex mental health difficulties, and work with their carers where applicable. The post holder will be expected to have excellent self-management skills, and work collaboratively within the team. The post holder must be able to formulate flexible, robust and holistic care plans with service users and/or carers, to work well under pressure, be experienced in dynamic risk assessment, and to have excellent communication skills.
Croydon Community Mental Health Service (CMHT) have undergone service transformation. The transformation is about enhancing the quality of our service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services, maintaining staff morale and to ensure services are meeting the NHS Long Term Plan. It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon and you will be directly involved in improving ways of working with investment in resources to enhance services. The new teams will no longer be based on diagnosis and will work with all individuals from a locality who have mental health needs that require support from secondary care. Croydon CMHT has 3 localities NORTH, CENTRAL and SOUTH. Our Locality Teams are highly experienced and supportive and Multi-disciplinary.
Benefits
It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon, getting involved in improved ways of working due to investment in resources. The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is a generic team integrated with Croydon Social Care in working with all adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness.
We are looking for enthusiastic care coordinators that will grow and develop with the locality teams from Nursing, Social work, and OT professional background
This advert is for vacancies in CENTRAL LOCALITY TEAM
The post holder will work as Care Coordinator / Community Mental Health Nurse for a caseload of service users in the local community who have complex mental health difficulties, and work with their carers where applicable. The post holder will be expected to have excellent self-management skills, and work collaboratively within the team. The post holder must be able to formulate flexible, robust and holistic care plans with service users and/or carers, to work well under pressure, be experienced in dynamic risk assessment, and to have excellent communication skills.
Croydon Community Mental Health Service (CMHT) have undergone service transformation. The transformation is about enhancing the quality of our service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services, maintaining staff morale and to ensure services are meeting the NHS Long Term Plan. It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon and you will be directly involved in improving ways of working with investment in resources to enhance services. The new teams will no longer be based on diagnosis and will work with all individuals from a locality who have mental health needs that require support from secondary care. Croydon CMHT has 3 localities NORTH, CENTRAL and SOUTH. Our Locality Teams are highly experienced and supportive and Multi-disciplinary.
Benefits
- comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
- We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to Senior clinical Practitioner or Clinical Team Leader. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in Leadership and MSC programme.
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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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