Care Coordinator inColchester inColchester PUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

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

CASELOAD MENTAL HEALTH NHS ROLE MODEL

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust rW0iZN1S

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.

An opportunity has arisen within the Colchester Specialist Community Mental Health Team. we are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking Care Coordinator, you will hold a caseload of service users and have a number of responsibilities that include assessment and coordination of care needs. Once needs are identified, you will be expected to plan and implement evidence-based care to the service users and their carers. You will have the support and supervision of your Team Lead, and as a Band 6 clinician, you will be expected to act as a supervisor and resource for junior or less experienced staff

Assessing new referrals to the team and ascertaining whether they have care needs that need to be addressed within the service

Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) of a designated caseload

Creating and continually updating person-centred careplans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients.

Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans

Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient careplan and discharge planning.

Administration of long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting

Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. Organising medical reviews when indicated.

Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations.

Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented

Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carer's needs are identified and responded to.

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To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, to act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

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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: Click to view

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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