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Care CoordinatorinColchesterinColchesterPUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

CASELOADMENTAL HEALTHNHSROLE MODEL

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The Care Coordinator role in the Colchester Specialist Community Mental Health Team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust involves managing a caseload of service users by assessing their care needs and coordinating appropriate interventions. Responsibilities include developing and updating person-centered care plans, implementing evidence-based practices, and continually assessing risk while ensuring adherence to the Mental Health Act 1983. The Care Coordinator also facilitates referrals to crisis teams, administers medications, monitors adherence and side effects, and oversees safeguarding investigations, all while providing guidance and support to junior staff.

The position requires the ability to build therapeutic relationships with clients and promote service user and carer involvement in care planning. With the support of a Team Lead, the Care Coordinator is expected to be a dynamic and forward-thinking professional, acting as a resource for the multidisciplinary team while ensuring that all care needs are effectively addressed within the community setting.

More about the NHS
The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...
More about MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
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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