Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
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Opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care and outcomes.
Full-time position with a competitive salary range of £26,530 - £29,114 per annum.
Permanent contract providing job security within a reputable organisation.
Engagement in multidisciplinary teamwork, enhancing collaboration skills.
Comprehensive induction program to support new staff in their roles.
CWP's commitment to equality and diversity fosters an inclusive work environment.
Recognition of the organisation’s outstanding care quality by the Care Quality Commission.
The role of Care Coordinator at Bowmere Hospital in Chester with PAN TRADE is a full-time, permanent position focused on enhancing patient experiences and outcomes in acute care settings. The Care Coordinator will be responsible for organizing and coordinating patient care, facilitating communication between various stakeholders, including other agencies, multidisciplinary teams, and patients' families. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to person-centered care, aligning with the organisation's core values of compassion, competence, and courage.
CWP (Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) is dedicated to providing inclusive recruitment practices and encourages applications from individuals with direct experiences of their services, as well as those from diverse backgrounds, including the armed forces community. The role offers a competitive salary and includes a comprehensive induction program to support new employees. Candidates applying for this position are expected to reflect the Trust’s values in their applications and demonstrate their qualifications through practical experiences.
CWP (Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) is dedicated to providing inclusive recruitment practices and encourages applications from individuals with direct experiences of their services, as well as those from diverse backgrounds, including the armed forces community. The role offers a competitive salary and includes a comprehensive induction program to support new employees. Candidates applying for this position are expected to reflect the Trust’s values in their applications and demonstrate their qualifications through practical experiences.
Main area Care Coordinator
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-SMH2272-A RR
Site Bowmere Hospital
Town
Chester
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We are seeking motivated people to join our ward teams in this exciting role as Care Coordinator, crucial to supporting the processes we have in place to deliver efficient and timely care.
You will be contributing to our commitment to providing the best possible patient experience to ensure good patient outcomes.
We are seeking multiple candidates with a can-do attitude, to join our teams trust-wide, within Wirral, Chester and East Cheshire based inpatient areas.
If this sounds like the role for you, we will be happy to receive your application.
Good Luck!
Main duties of the job
The Care Coordinator within an acute care ward will be responsible for coordinating aspects of patient care including liaison with other agencies both internal and external to CWP.
The post holder will be the central coordination point forward based multi-disciplinary activity, organising and supporting with ongoing regular meetings to facilitate progress to recovery and discharge with relevant CWP team members, relatives and carers and other external agencies.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jblilhVG . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on .
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
373-SMH2272-A RR
Site Bowmere Hospital
Town
Chester
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
We are seeking motivated people to join our ward teams in this exciting role as Care Coordinator, crucial to supporting the processes we have in place to deliver efficient and timely care.
You will be contributing to our commitment to providing the best possible patient experience to ensure good patient outcomes.
We are seeking multiple candidates with a can-do attitude, to join our teams trust-wide, within Wirral, Chester and East Cheshire based inpatient areas.
If this sounds like the role for you, we will be happy to receive your application.
Good Luck!
Main duties of the job
The Care Coordinator within an acute care ward will be responsible for coordinating aspects of patient care including liaison with other agencies both internal and external to CWP.
The post holder will be the central coordination point forward based multi-disciplinary activity, organising and supporting with ongoing regular meetings to facilitate progress to recovery and discharge with relevant CWP team members, relatives and carers and other external agencies.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website www.jobsincare.com/job/jblilhVG . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on .
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Criteria
- Good general education
- Able to demonstrate a good command of English language, verbal and written.
- Knowledge of Office Administration/Custo mer service acquired through training or experience to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Kno
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