Job summary
As aCare Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting both staff andpatients, by coordinating and supporting their care and support across the NHSservices. This role involves working closely with general practice teams(including other PCN professionals) within the PCN to help support patientcaseloads ensuring their needs are met. You will assist them to manage theirhealth by accessing the necessary services. Additionally, you will handleadministrative tasks such as appointment management and for the recording of meeting minutes ensuring all discussions and decisions areaccurately documented. The goal is to deliver personalised care, improvepatients' quality of life, and contribute to a seamless healthcare experience.This non-clinical role requires a caring, dedicated, and proactive individualwith strong organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care Coordination:Develop and review personalised care plans with patients, families, and carers. Identify patients needing additional support, particularly those with complex needs.
Assist with appointments, information-sharing, and patient queries to empower informed care choices. Collaborate closely with Primary Care colleagues for cohesive care.
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Support: Participate in MDT meetings to coordinate care for at-risk patients. Act as a communication hub, ensuring that all involved professionals are aligned. Refer patients to appropriate services and support networks.
Administrative Support: Handle key administrative tasks, from recording meeting minutes to managing patient records. Support with meeting coordination and data management.
Patient Advocacy and Support: Guide patients in managing their health, accessing educational resources, and participating in shared decision-making.
About us
North Stockton Primary Care Network (PCN) is a healthcare collaboration in Stockton-on-Tees bringing together local GP practices to improve community health services. This forward thinking PCN aims to enhance care accessibility, continuity, and quality through coordinated efforts. By pooling resources, North Stockton PCN provides expanded services such as mental health support, social prescribing, care home support, and health and wellbeing services. The network includes a diverse team of healthcare professionals working to address both immediate health needs and long-term wellness goals and enhancing patient experiences within the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be advised that we are expecting a very high number of applicants for this vacancy.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care Coordination (Primary Responsibility)
- Develop and review personalised care and support plans with patients, families, and carers.
- Proactively identify patients needing coordination, especially those with complex health needs, ensuring they receive appropriate support.
- Manage appointments, address queries, and provide information to help patients make informed choices.
- Collaborate with GPs, social prescribing link workers, health and wellbeing coaches, and other professionals to ensure cohesive care.
- Facilitate communication and follow-ups between providers to support smooth transitions between care services.
2. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Support (Primary Responsibility)
- Participate in MDT meetings to coordinate care for vulnerable adults and those at risk of emergency hospital admissions.
- Serve as a central contact, ensuring care plans are communicated to all relevant professionals.
- Refer patients to social prescribing services and other healthcare professionals as needed.
3. Administrative Support (Secondary Responsibility)
- Perform general administrative tasks as assigned by the PCN Manager to support PCN operations.
- Record meeting minutes, capturing key discussions, decisions, and action points for timely distribution.
- Manage patient records with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and data protection compliance.
- Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
4. Patient Support and Advocacy
- Support patients in understanding and managing their conditions through tailored information and guidance.
- Help patients access self-management education, peer support, and personal health budgets where applicable.
- Encourage shared decision-making and help patients prepare for clinical discussions.
- Monitor patient progress and outcomes, maintaining accurate records of interventions and their impacts.
5. Administrative and Professional Development
- Maintain up-to-date care records using SystmOne and other health platforms.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, including role-specific training.
- Collaborate with other care coordinators, GPs, and practice staff to advance the PCNs personalised care approach.
6. Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse individuals.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- Empathetic, patient-centred approach to care.
- Accurate recording of meeting minutes with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an MDT.
- Proficiency in handling administrative tasks and flexibility for a proactive approach.
7. Confidentiality
- Uphold patient confidentiality and ensure all information is managed in line with policies and data protection regulations.
8. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Promote the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues with a respectful, non-judgemental approach.
9. Health and Safety
- Follow health and safety policies, report incidents or concerns, and maintain a safe working environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge in office procedures.
Desirable
2. Experience of working as a lead administrator, knowledge of office procedures.
Experience
Essential
3. -Experience of working under own direction.
4. -Experience in a patient focused environment.
5. -Evidence of experience in wide range of administrative systems and software programmes.
6. -Experience of planning and organising complex meetings/agendas.
7. -Evidence of working with IT systems.
8. -Evidence of ability to support collation and analysis of data.
9. -Excellent verbal and written skills.
10. -Ability to provide and receive complex information.
11. -Excellent interpersonal skills.
12. -Demonstrable ability to show kindness and compassion.
13. -Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations.
14. -Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions.
15. -Demonstrates co-operative team working and awareness of the roles of other professionals.
16. -Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.
17. -Ability to adapt and change approach as circumstance dictates.
18. -Persistence and ability to keep going in difficult situations and with complex and uncertain pieces of work.
19. -Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
20. -An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
21. -Can do attitude, able to maintain positivity in the face of adversity.
22. -Good time keeping and flexible approach to work with an ability to work across days of the week.
Desirable
23. -Experience of supporting service improvement.
24. -Previous experience in NHS/Primary Care/Local Authority role.
25. -Experience of using a SystmOne software package.
26. -Proven track record of effective use of networking and influencing skills.
27. -Experience of working within either a hospital trust or primary care in the NHS.