At a Glance
- Tasks: Support GP practices and coordinate care for patients, especially vulnerable groups.
- Company: Join a dedicated healthcare team in Buckhurst Hill, Loughton and Chigwell.
- Benefits: Enjoy NHS pension, 25 days annual leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a training practice with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while reshaping primary care in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare or community support; diploma in Health and Social Care is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Buckhurst Hill, Loughton and Chigwell PCN has an opportunity for a Care Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis, to support our GP practices and to assist in re-shaping primary care across our communities. The role involves working very closely with the practices and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the PCN, and is pivotal in ensuring that all patients receive the best possible care and service.
The main duties of the role include:
- Working with GPs and other professionals within the practice to identify and manage a caseload of patients, particularly working with vulnerable patient groups with long-term conditions that may require this extra support.
- Using in-depth knowledge of locally available support and services to develop care plans with patients, focusing on prevention.
- Supporting the coordination of all key activity, including access to services, advice and information, as well as ensuring that health and care planning is timely, efficient, and patient-centred.
- Helping patients prepare for, or follow-up after, clinical conversations.
- Supporting digital initiatives.
- Using clinical systems on a daily basis, with confidence to run searches and keep care records up-to-date.
If you are a skilled Care Coordinator, with excellent person-centred planning experience and strong local knowledge for accessing key support, then we would love to hear from you. The ideal applicant will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
- Experience of working within healthcare, the voluntary or community sector, to support vulnerable groups.
- Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification (desirable not essential).
- Familiar with local resources and services, including how to access them.
- Motivated by helping people, with care and empathy.
- Able to deliver person-centred support in a non-judgmental way.
- Experience of completing holistic person-centred care planning assessments.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
We are a training practice, serving a patient population of 12,000. We operate a SystmOne clinical system with a history of high QOF achievement and a CQC rating of good across all domains.
Benefits include:
- NHS pension
- 25 days annual leave
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
PCN Care Coordinator in Buckhurst Hill employer: Primary Care Careers
Buckhurst Hill, Loughton and Chigwell PCN is an exceptional employer that prioritises patient care and community support, offering a collaborative work environment where Care Coordinators can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from a supportive culture, access to NHS pensions, and generous annual leave, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable patients. Join us in reshaping primary care and enjoy the satisfaction of working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a well-rated practice.
