Job summary
Care Co-ordinators provide extra time and expertise to support patients in preparing for, or in following-up, clinical conversations they have with primary care professionals. They will work closely with the GPs and other primary care professionals within the PCN to identify and manage a caseload of identified patients, making sure that appropriate support is made available to them and their carers, and ensuring that their changing needs are addressed.
The post holder will support the running of the care home and housebound team, supporting the development of care plans, co-ordinating patient care services, and working with the care team to evaluate interventions. You will need to display a compassionate nature, be knowledgeable about health care practices, and provide exceptional customer service. The role would be ideal for someone with experience in primary care.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Care Co-ordinator is to proactively:
Identify patients who are deemed as high users and support with non-medical interventions and referrals to external partners.
To support the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and the ongoing patient case management.
To liaise with the additional roles staff in the PCN to meet unmet patient needs.
Support patients to retain their independence.
Engage with patients living in care homes.
Support practices with housebound patients.
Act as a link between external agencies and General Practice.
About us
Five Towns PCN is made up of four practices on the east of the district (Kings Medical Practice, Health Care First, Castleford Medical Practice and Patients Lane Surgery). Our vision is that all our patients should have the same chance at a happy, healthy life. We believe that a sustainable, resilient Primary Care Service working collaboratively with volunteer and community services and social enterprise organisations supports this vision. Our Mission is to add years to the lives of our patients and to add life to those years.
Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,810 to £26,138 a year Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0430-25-0014
Job locations
Kings Medical Centre
King Edward Street
Normanton
West Yorkshire
WF6 2AZ
Employer details
Employer name
Conexus Healthcare CIC
Address
Kings Medical Centre
King Edward Street
Normanton
West Yorkshire
WF6 2AZ
Employer's website
https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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