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Care CoordinatorinMellock LaneinMellock LanePUBLISHED THU 6 FEB 2025

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

MULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHS

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with various healthcare partners, enhancing teamwork skills.
The role allows for impactful work in the community, directly supporting patients and improving their care experience.
Part-time position offers flexibility, allowing for a better work-life balance with working hours limited to Monday and Tuesday.
Involvement in coordinating multi-disciplinary meetings enhances organizational and leadership skills, valuable in any healthcare setting.
Engagement with diverse groups including local authorities and the voluntary sector broadens professional networks and community connections.
Opportunity to develop and demonstrate key values such as Communication, Compassion, and Commitment, aligning professional growth with ethical practices.
Contribution to the quality of care for the armed forces community through a veteran-aware organisation adds a meaningful aspect to the role.
The Care Coordinator position at Mellock Lane with the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust offers a part-time role (15 hours per week) within the Neston and Willaston Care Community Team. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of coordination for multi-disciplinary activities, collaborating with local authorities, GPs, and voluntary sector partners to ensure high-quality support for patients. Responsibilities include managing daily multi-disciplinary meetings, liaising with team members, and signposting patients and caregivers to relevant services.

Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an understanding of the Trust’s core values, including Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The role requires the ability to provide examples from personal or work experience that reflect these values. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, and those with disabilities or from the armed forces community may be eligible for additional support during the recruitment process. A DBS check will be required, with costs deductible from salary post-appointment.
Opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with various healthcare partners, enhancing teamwork skills.
The role allows for impactful work in the community, directly supporting patients and improving their care experience.
Part-time position offers flexibility, allowing for a better work-life balance with working hours limited to Monday and Tuesday.
Involvement in coordinating multi-disciplinary meetings enhances organizational and leadership skills, valuable in any healthcare setting.
Engagement with diverse groups including local authorities and the voluntary sector broadens professional networks and community connections.
Opportunity to develop and demonstrate key values such as Communication, Compassion, and Commitment, aligning professional growth with ethical practices.
Contribution to the quality of care for the armed forces community through a veteran-aware organisation adds a meaningful aspect to the role.

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Useful skills for a Care Coordinator:
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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