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Job description
Job summary
We are looking to recruit Care Coordinators who willwork as part of the multi-disciplinary team in the Barnsley Primary Care Network,building on our successful and existing model.Role will be to work closely withPCN Practices and the multidisciplinary team in coordinating all key activitiesincluding access to services, advice, and information, and ensuring heath andcare planning is timely, efficient, and patient-centred.This is a part time role of 22.5 hours (3 days) at The Grove, S70 1QE.If a high number of applications are received this advert may be closed early.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help patients interact and engage witheveryday life through activities designed to develop, maintain, or retrainskills for people with a cognitive, physical, or mental disorder, condition, orillness. You will support the provision of continuity of care and act as apoint of contact for families, residents, and professionals for identifiedpatients in your caseload.The ideal candidate will have
Experience
working in PrimaryCare and possess excellent communication and organisation skills, with ademonstrable passion for enhancing patient
Experience
and outcomes.The ability to travel to local care homes as part of the role is essential.
About us
Barnsley Primary Care Network:Barnsley has established onesuper Primary Care Network (PCN) of over 250,000 patients which includes allof GP practices across Barnsley. This is supported by six NeighbourhoodNetworks building on our successful and existing model of neighbourhoodworking; this enables us to maintain and focus on the specific needs of eachlocal area whilst allowing integration at a borough wide level.BHFare fully committed to ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) asthis is embedded in our values. We are also a committed employer under theDisability Confident Scheme. Therefore, should you wish to discuss anyreasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application orinterview process, please contact a member of the HR team at and we will be happy to help.Please note that interviews may take place priorto the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitablecandidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do nothesitate to submit your application.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,.98 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0243-25-0061
Job location
sThe Grove Medical PracticePark GroveBarnsleySouth YorkshireS701QE
Job description
Job responsibilities
KeyresponsibilitiesWork with people,their families and carers, to improve their understanding of their condition.Support people to develop and review personalised care andsupport plans to manage their needs and achieve better healthcare outcomes andcontinuity of care.Help people tomanage their needs by providing a contact to answer queries, make and manageappointments, and ensure that people have good quality written or verbalinformation to help them make choices about their care.Signpost patientswhere appropriate to other additional roles within the PCN for example SocialPrescribers and Health & Wellbeing coaches.Provideco-ordination and navigation for people and their carers across health and careservices. Helping to ensure patients receive a joined-up service and theappropriate support from the right person at the right time.Workcollaboratively with GPs and other primary care professionals within the PCN toproactively identify and manage a caseload, which may include patients withlong-term health conditions, and where appropriate, refer back to other healthprofessionals within the PCN.Support theco-ordination and delivery of multidisciplinary teams with the PCN.Raise awareness ofhow to identify patients who may benefit from shared decision making andsupport PCN staff and people to be more prepared to have shared decision-makingconversations.Process and bookappointments by telephone or written format as requested via practice.Process referralsto community nursing and other professionals.
Job description
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialGood understanding of GDPR and confidentiality policies.Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care and Primary Care Network.
Experience
working with healthcare professionals and/or previous
Experience
in a GP practice or in the primary care sector. `Desirable
Experience
coordinating with multiple stakeholder or individuals to meet specified outcomes.
Experience
providing advice/signposting.
Experience
using a patient clinical system.Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing.Awareness of relevant Health and Social Care legislation and a developed knowledge of crisis intervention.SkillsEssentialExcellent written and spoken skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues.Good technical literacy with Microsoft Office packages.Able to work independently and manage own workload.Able to build strong professional relationships.Demonstrable
Experience
of effective planning and organisation skills to deliver targets and meet deadlines.Able to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner.DesirableUnderstanding of social determinants of health and how these can be
Address
ed with patients.
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to GCSE level or equivalentDesirableHolds relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Experience
Deposition/Approach to workEssentialCreative, flexible and sensitive approach to working with people with diverse support needsAbility to motivate peopleAbility to reflect on and share best practice with peersAble to travel locally as requiredPassionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcareAble to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Experience
providing advice/signposting.
Address
ed with patients.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
We are looking to recruit Care Coordinators who willwork as part of the multi-disciplinary team in the Barnsley Primary Care Network,building on our successful and existing model.Role will be to work closely withPCN Practices and the multidisciplinary team in coordinating all key activitiesincluding access to services, advice, and information, and ensuring heath andcare planning is timely, efficient, and patient-centred.This is a part time role of 22.5 hours (3 days) at The Grove, S70 1QE.If a high number of applications are received this advert may be closed early.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help patients interact and engage witheveryday life through activities designed to develop, maintain, or retrainskills for people with a cognitive, physical, or mental disorder, condition, orillness. You will support the provision of continuity of care and act as apoint of contact for families, residents, and professionals for identifiedpatients in your caseload.The ideal candidate will have
Experience
working in PrimaryCare and possess excellent communication and organisation skills, with ademonstrable passion for enhancing patient
Experience
and outcomes.The ability to travel to local care homes as part of the role is essential.
About us
Barnsley Primary Care Network:Barnsley has established onesuper Primary Care Network (PCN) of over 250,000 patients which includes allof GP practices across Barnsley. This is supported by six NeighbourhoodNetworks building on our successful and existing model of neighbourhoodworking; this enables us to maintain and focus on the specific needs of eachlocal area whilst allowing integration at a borough wide level.BHFare fully committed to ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) asthis is embedded in our values. We are also a committed employer under theDisability Confident Scheme. Therefore, should you wish to discuss anyreasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application orinterview process, please contact a member of the HR team at and we will be happy to help.Please note that interviews may take place priorto the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitablecandidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do nothesitate to submit your application.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,.98 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0243-25-0061
Job location
sThe Grove Medical PracticePark GroveBarnsleySouth YorkshireS701QE
Job description
Job responsibilities
KeyresponsibilitiesWork with people,their families and carers, to improve their understanding of their condition.Support people to develop and review personalised care andsupport plans to manage their needs and achieve better healthcare outcomes andcontinuity of care.Help people tomanage their needs by providing a contact to answer queries, make and manageappointments, and ensure that people have good quality written or verbalinformation to help them make choices about their care.Signpost patientswhere appropriate to other additional roles within the PCN for example SocialPrescribers and Health & Wellbeing coaches.Provideco-ordination and navigation for people and their carers across health and careservices. Helping to ensure patients receive a joined-up service and theappropriate support from the right person at the right time.Workcollaboratively with GPs and other primary care professionals within the PCN toproactively identify and manage a caseload, which may include patients withlong-term health conditions, and where appropriate, refer back to other healthprofessionals within the PCN.Support theco-ordination and delivery of multidisciplinary teams with the PCN.Raise awareness ofhow to identify patients who may benefit from shared decision making andsupport PCN staff and people to be more prepared to have shared decision-makingconversations.Process and bookappointments by telephone or written format as requested via practice.Process referralsto community nursing and other professionals.
Job description
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialGood understanding of GDPR and confidentiality policies.Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care and Primary Care Network.
Experience
working with healthcare professionals and/or previous
Experience
in a GP practice or in the primary care sector. `Desirable
Experience
coordinating with multiple stakeholder or individuals to meet specified outcomes.
Experience
providing advice/signposting.
Experience
using a patient clinical system.Knowledge of a range of local community groups which support wellbeing.Awareness of relevant Health and Social Care legislation and a developed knowledge of crisis intervention.SkillsEssentialExcellent written and spoken skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues.Good technical literacy with Microsoft Office packages.Able to work independently and manage own workload.Able to build strong professional relationships.Demonstrable
Experience
of effective planning and organisation skills to deliver targets and meet deadlines.Able to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner.DesirableUnderstanding of social determinants of health and how these can be
Address
ed with patients.
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to GCSE level or equivalentDesirableHolds relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Experience
Deposition/Approach to workEssentialCreative, flexible and sensitive approach to working with people with diverse support needsAbility to motivate peopleAbility to reflect on and share best practice with peersAble to travel locally as requiredPassionate about combatting disadvantage and inequality in healthcareAble to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Experience
providing advice/signposting.
Address
ed with patients.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
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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.
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Prior experience in healthcare settings, particularly in roles that involved patient interaction, health administration, or case management, is often beneficial.
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