Job summary
This is a fixed term maternity leave cover role.
We are excited to recruit to the post of Safeguarding Care Coordinator
within the East Primary Care Network *PCN*.
The post holder will be primarily working from home. There will be occasions when working from GP
practices and community settings is needed.
Mileage is paid at 45p per mile for additional travel that exceeds the
distance from home address to the base practice.
The successful candidate
will:
be passionate about upholding excellent
standards of care responsive to the specific needs of patients, families and
carers.
be organised, methodical and motivated by
designing clear and efficient processes.
be a keen team player with excellent
organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure at times.
be able to communicate effectively with
health practitioners and providers in the wider health and care system to
coordinate care and problem solve where necessary.
be open to new ideas and able to implement
systems to deliver services differently and better.
*Interviews are expected to be held on 28th & 29th April 2025*
Main duties of the job
The Safeguarding Care Coordinator will have a key role in supporting Safeguarding Lead GPs to protect our most vulnerable patients. They will be an essential team member working with a Health & Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescribers, Occupational Therapists, Safeguarding Team and Primary Care Network.
The role will:
- support the PCN Safeguarding service delivery and provide co-ordination for safeguarding information and communication to support care planning.
- support the core responsibility of maintaining consistent protocols regarding safeguarding information across the network.
- support day-to-day safeguarding administration, document handling, record management and recording communications with partner organisations.
About us
The East
Herefordshire PCN includes Ledbury Health Partnership, Colwall Surgery,
Cradley Surgery and Nunwell Surgery.
This beautiful part
of the county borders Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, within easy reach
of the M50 and in the shadow of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding
National Beauty. Our PCN is
forward-looking with strong relationships between practices and community
providers.
Herefordshire General
Practice and Primary Care Networks are supported by the GP Federation *Taurus
Healthcare* to enable the best of local services and the benefits of at scale
working.
Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP
Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the
partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused
on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to
provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as
close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that patients who do
require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE:
The
Safeguarding Care Coordinator will have a key role in supporting Safeguarding
Lead GPs to protect our most vulnerable patients. They will be an essential team member working with a Health
& Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescribers, Occupational Therapists,
Safeguarding Team and Primary Care Network.
The
role will:
-
support
the PCN Safeguarding service delivery by providing coordination for safeguarding
information and communication to support care planning.
-
maintain
consistent protocols regarding safeguarding information across the PCN
-
disseminate
information, support and learning to colleagues to improve safeguarding
practice across the PCN.
- support
day-to-day safeguarding administration, document handling, record management
and recording communications with partner organisations.
-
support multi-disciplinary
team working
*A full job description and person specification is attached to this advert*
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE:
The
Safeguarding Care Coordinator will have a key role in supporting Safeguarding
Lead GPs to protect our most vulnerable patients. They will be an essential team member working with a Health
& Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescribers, Occupational Therapists,
Safeguarding Team and Primary Care Network.
The
role will:
-
support
the PCN Safeguarding service delivery by providing coordination for safeguarding
information and communication to support care planning.
-
maintain
consistent protocols regarding safeguarding information across the PCN
-
disseminate
information, support and learning to colleagues to improve safeguarding
practice across the PCN.
- support
day-to-day safeguarding administration, document handling, record management
and recording communications with partner organisations.
-
support multi-disciplinary
team working
*A full job description and person specification is attached to this advert*
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection.
- Required to travel to meetings and work from other locations as required in order to carry out work across the federation
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent level.
- GCSE Mathematics or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Relevant demonstrable experience in safeguarding practice
- Safeguarding training for children and adults
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and using video calling software e.g. Microsoft teams.
Desirable
- Experience of using IT systems such as EMIS
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious and flexible approach to work.
- To be able to work independently on own initiative
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage and prioritise own work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all seniority levels
- Good level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection.
- Required to travel to meetings and work from other locations as required in order to carry out work across the federation
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent level.
- GCSE Mathematics or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Relevant demonstrable experience in safeguarding practice
- Safeguarding training for children and adults
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and using video calling software e.g. Microsoft teams.
Desirable
- Experience of using IT systems such as EMIS
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious and flexible approach to work.
- To be able to work independently on own initiative
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage and prioritise own work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all seniority levels
- Good level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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.
