Job summary Ranworth Primary Care Network (PCN) has an opportunity for a care co-ordinator to join our experienced team on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday. This position will be based at the Kennedy Way Medical Centre. The PCN care co-ordinator will help integrate local health, care, council, voluntary services and communities to focus on the needs and priorities of the people who live in our network. The care co-ordinator will support the clinical PCN team and social care professionals to ensure that patients have full access to activities and services resulting in efficient and patient centred health and care planning. The role involves working very closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), looking at the patients needs and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. This role is pivotal in ensuring all our patients receive the best possible care and service. If you are a skilled care co-ordinator with excellent person-centred planning experience, with local knowledge of key support and advice and support to our patient population, then we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Undertake work in line with PCN directed priorities. Proactively identify and work with a cohort of people, who are not living in a residential or care home, to support their personalised care requirements, using the available decision support aids. Ensure regular and consistent communication with the referrer regarding patient progress and any complications or guidance. Raise awareness of health promotion and NHS health checks in practices. About us Ranworth Primary Care Network, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne. Date posted 01 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.12 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8794 Job locations Kennedy Way Clacton-on-sea Essex CO15 4AB Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential na Experience Essential Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines. Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work). You will have experience of working within healthcare or the voluntary/community sector, supporting vulnerable groups. Experience of partnership/collaborative working of building relationships across a variety of organisations. Experience of working with healthcare professionals (including unpaid work) Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience. You will be familiar on local resources and services and how to access them. You will be motivated by helping people, with care and empathy. Experience of completing holistic person centred care planning assessments. Person Specification Qualifications Essential na Experience Essential Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines. Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work). You will have experience of working within healthcare or the voluntary/community sector, supporting vulnerable groups. Experience of partnership/collaborative working of building relationships across a variety of organisations. Experience of working with healthcare professionals (including unpaid work) Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience. You will be familiar on local resources and services and how to access them. You will be motivated by helping people, with care and empathy. Experience of completing holistic person centred care planning assessments. 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 Primary Care Careers Address Kennedy Way Clacton-on-sea Essex CO15 4AB Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)