Job summary Integrated Care Communities are integrated teams of health and care workers, voluntary organisations and wider community assets who work together to practice population health with a mobilised population' Anopportunity has arisen for aCare Coordinatorto join theteam. We are looking for afriendly and proactivenew team memberto assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based patient care, liaising with the multidisciplinary team within a community setting, supporting our residentsto live independently. As a team wedevelop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives, which may include attendance at local public events/health festivals.The role offers opportunity todevelop and maintain an area of clinical expertise. Main duties of the job Responsible for the management of a specified group of patients. In conjunction with the lead clinician, community team and senior nurse specialists develop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives within the community setting. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services. In conjunction with the lead clinician, develop knowledge, skills and experience of the specialty, including self management treatment options and signposting patients to support that is available in the community. Responsible for ensuring complete and effective documentation of all patient care acts and omissions in all relevant records including patient care records, in accordance with national record keeping; ensuring that patients are assessed on an individual basis, that care is carried out and that holistic care plans are reviewed, evaluated and updated in accordance with the patient's clinical condition. Accept patient's referrals, refer on as appropriate and plan and instigate discharge from care, working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Ensure privacy, dignity and individual patient needs such as personal care and nutritional needs are met. About us We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-B15160325 Job locations Community Offices 2 Fairfield Lane Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9AH Job description Job responsibilities Integrated Care Communities are integrated teams of health and care workers, voluntary organisations and wider community assets who work together to practice population health with a mobilised population Anopportunity has arisen for aCare Coordinatorto join theteam. We are looking for afriendly and proactivenew team memberto assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based patient care, liaising with the multidisciplinary team within a community setting, supporting our residentsto live independently. As a team wedevelop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives, which may include attendance at local public events/health festivals.The role offers opportunity todevelop and maintain an area of clinical expertise. Job description Job responsibilities Integrated Care Communities are integrated teams of health and care workers, voluntary organisations and wider community assets who work together to practice population health with a mobilised population Anopportunity has arisen for aCare Coordinatorto join theteam. We are looking for afriendly and proactivenew team memberto assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based patient care, liaising with the multidisciplinary team within a community setting, supporting our residentsto live independently. As a team wedevelop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives, which may include attendance at local public events/health festivals.The role offers opportunity todevelop and maintain an area of clinical expertise. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Experience Community Working Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Experience Community Working 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Community Offices 2 Fairfield Lane Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9AH Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)