Bethesda Medical Centre

MDT Co-ordinator

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Job summary

Margate and Mocketts Wood Primary Care Network consists of four GP Surgeries; Bethesda Medical Centre, Mocketts Wood Surgery, Northdown Surgery and The Limes Medical Centre the PCN currently has a team of Social Prescribing Link Workers and Care Navigators who are collectively working to improve health outcomes and the emotional and social wellbeing of our patient demographic.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Co-ordinator role to work in our PCN team. The successful candidate will process all new referrals for the Margate and Mocketts wood MDT and provide administrative support.

This post covers across our whole PCN area and is a 10 hour a week contract working hours are 10am 3pm Monday and Thursday and 9am 2pm however there is some flexibility in the timings.

Main duties of the job

Continue the development of MDTs by coordinating and hosting multi-professional meetings whilst monitoring and collating outcomes for individuals.

Preparing agendas, collating referrals and ensuring they include enough detail for actioning.

Assist with navigating patient systems during meeting to show consultations and documents pertinent to the individual being discussed.

Record, minute and monitor outcomes and actions from the MDT and additional relevant meetings within our PCN.

Supporting members of the MDT in completing some actions where relevant.

Inviting relevant additional professionals to meetings depending on the need of the patients.

To be able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload.

Monitor the Patient Tracker List and shared mailbox for the PCN/MDT.

Ensure that the EMIS notes of each patient are kept updated with actions raised.

At times potentially speak with patients to ensure they are consenting to support and to keep them informed on the process of their care planning.

Support MDT and other staff with completion of referrals and follow ups to ensure actions are completed in a timely manner.

Speak with pre-existing assets in the community to understand referral pathways and ensure these are understood and streamlined for all staff.

About us

A PCN is an amalgamation of several GP surgeries.

There are 42 PCNs in Kent and Medway. The aim of PCN profiles is to identify the health and social care needs of an area - Margate PCN is made up by four practices; Bethesda Medical Centre, The Limes Medical Centre, Northdown Surgery and Mocketts Wood Surgery.

In addition to identifying priority areas to explore further; contextual information about the population characteristics is presented to help PCNs understand the reasoning for these differences.

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to link workers who give time, focus on what matters to me and take a holistic approach to an individuals health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

Link workers also support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£12.87 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0700-23-0018

Job locations

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

1. Support the continued development and coordination of MDTs (Multi-Disciplinary Meetings) by assisting with coordination and both attending and supporting the delivery of multi-professional meetings whilst monitoring and collating outcomes for individuals

  • Preparing agendas, collating referrals and ensuring they include enough detail for minutes and actions
  • Assist with navigating patient systems during meeting to show consultations and documents pertinent to the individual being discussed
  • Record, minute and monitor outcomes and actions from the MDT and additional relevant meetings within our PCN under guidance of Lead Coordinator
  • Supporting members of the MDT in completing actions where relevant
  • Inviting relevant additional professionals to meetings depending on the need of the patients

2. To be able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload as well as support the Lead Coordinator in attending additional inter-professional meetings

  • Monitor the Patient Tracker List and shared mailbox for the PCN
  • By working as a support to Care Navigation team allows for additional networking opportunities as well as attendance and PCN representation at other MDT meetings held by various organisations
  • To consistently work in partnership with Care Coordinator and SPLWs to allow them to effectively manage workload

3. Contribute to developing care plans to meet people’s health and well-being needs by inputting data as necessary relating to referrals, assessments and outcomes when appropriate ensuring that all clients’ recorded information is accurate, up to date and factual

  • Ensure that the EMIS notes of each patient supported by Lead Coordinator and other professionals are kept updated with actions raised
  • At times speak with patients to ensure they are consenting to support and to keep them informed on the process of their care planning
  • Support MDT and other staff with completion of referrals and follow ups to ensure actions are completed in a timely manner

4. Develop an understanding and awareness of resources available, both public and independent to meet the needs of people in the community as well as keeping up to date with local service developments

  • Work together with PCN Manager, Lead Coordinator and Social Prescribers to create and maintain a database of resources and support options available to our patients
  • Speak with pre-existing assets in the community to understand referral pathways and ensure these are understood and streamlined for all staff
  • Support monitoring of service capacity to ensure they are well supported and not over-subscribed with referrals

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

1. Support the continued development and coordination of MDTs (Multi-Disciplinary Meetings) by assisting with coordination and both attending and supporting the delivery of multi-professional meetings whilst monitoring and collating outcomes for individuals

  • Preparing agendas, collating referrals and ensuring they include enough detail for minutes and actions
  • Assist with navigating patient systems during meeting to show consultations and documents pertinent to the individual being discussed
  • Record, minute and monitor outcomes and actions from the MDT and additional relevant meetings within our PCN under guidance of Lead Coordinator
  • Supporting members of the MDT in completing actions where relevant
  • Inviting relevant additional professionals to meetings depending on the need of the patients

2. To be able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload as well as support the Lead Coordinator in attending additional inter-professional meetings

  • Monitor the Patient Tracker List and shared mailbox for the PCN
  • By working as a support to Care Navigation team allows for additional networking opportunities as well as attendance and PCN representation at other MDT meetings held by various organisations
  • To consistently work in partnership with Care Coordinator and SPLWs to allow them to effectively manage workload

3. Contribute to developing care plans to meet people’s health and well-being needs by inputting data as necessary relating to referrals, assessments and outcomes when appropriate ensuring that all clients’ recorded information is accurate, up to date and factual

  • Ensure that the EMIS notes of each patient supported by Lead Coordinator and other professionals are kept updated with actions raised
  • At times speak with patients to ensure they are consenting to support and to keep them informed on the process of their care planning
  • Support MDT and other staff with completion of referrals and follow ups to ensure actions are completed in a timely manner

4. Develop an understanding and awareness of resources available, both public and independent to meet the needs of people in the community as well as keeping up to date with local service developments

  • Work together with PCN Manager, Lead Coordinator and Social Prescribers to create and maintain a database of resources and support options available to our patients
  • Speak with pre-existing assets in the community to understand referral pathways and ensure these are understood and streamlined for all staff
  • Support monitoring of service capacity to ensure they are well supported and not over-subscribed with referrals

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a social care and/or health setting
  • Knowledge of health and social care terminology

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Business Administration or/
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or/
  • Qualification equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a social care and/or health setting
  • Knowledge of health and social care terminology

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Business Administration or/
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or/
  • Qualification equivalent

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

Employer name

Bethesda Medical Centre

Address

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.Bethesdamc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bethesda Medical Centre

Address

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.Bethesdamc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Manager

Lorna Young

lorna.young5@nhs.net

07852393061

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£12.87 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0700-23-0018

Job locations

Palm Bay Avenue

Cliftonville

Margate

Kent

CT9 3NR


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