Frailty Care Co-ordinator
The Lakes Medical Practice
The closing date is 29 December 2024
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Care Coordinator to join our friendly team. This position is well suited to individuals who care about providing high quality, responsive care in a community setting. The role is part of the practice frailty team. Primary care work experience would be beneficial, but not essential. The frailty team carry out proactive and reactive visits for our housebound patients who are frail, require Long Term Conditions ( Asthma/Diabetes/ CHD etc) reviews, Learning Disability and Serious Mental Illness reviews. Do you have the right transferrable skills and experience, are you an excellent communicator and have a flexible approach. If you are resilient, calm under pressure and enjoy a team approach supported by a growing multidisciplinary team. Experience of a similar role and working in primary care is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- Performing comprehensive assessments on a cohort of patients with moderate / severe frailty identified with a risk stratification tool, or through other members of the practice team.
- Working with other members of the frailty team and MDTs to plan and visit patients on a proactive or reactive need, working in patients own homes and care settings.
- Working with the Patients in Care homes, anticipatory care planning and supporting personalised care planning.
- Advise patients on maintaining health and refer to allied services when a health promotion need is identified.
- Communicate at all levels within the multidisciplinary team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation
- Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care
- The role will also cover reviews for different cohorts of patients, including learning disabilities and mental health illness reviews and Long-Term Condition Reviews.
- Working as part of the multi disciplinary team including GP, nurse, Pharmacist to provide care for the frail, housebound and care home patients covered by the practice
About us
The Lakes Medical Practice covers Penrith, with a steadily increasing list size of over 11000 patients. There are many opportunities for the successful candidate to broaden his/her clinical experience. We have an expanding team of both medical and non-medical staff who work effectively together to provide a high quality service for the patients. Training and professional development are encouraged. Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient suitably qualified candidates apply.
Date posted
18 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
A5101-24-0013
Job locations
The Health Centre
Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
The Lakes Medical Practice
Address
The Health Centre
Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.thelakesmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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