- Good standard of education GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Have ICT skills and knowledge of general software applications relevant to the post including use of Microsoft package, and have a good level of competence in use of in systems such as SystmOne
- Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and other stakeholders including patients, families and carers.
- Enthusiastic and adaptable
- Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
- Proficient in MS Office and web-based services
- Ongoing internal and external training to keep up to date with changes/ developments
- Is enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out in the core curriculum by the Personalised Care Institute
- Knowledge of GP patient administration systems
- Experience in use of databases and administrative duties
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of working with confidential information and an understanding of service user confidentiality
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting where influence and negotiation is required
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner
- Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field
- Knowledge/familiarity with medical terminology
- Car user (travel between more than one GP practice, sometimes at short notice, is an integral part of this role)
Care Coordinator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
Description
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a care coordinator (full or part time considered) to work within North Solihull PCN. They will coordinate the work of healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff involved in the care of patients registered at GP practices within our Network. (Please note this is not a clinical role).
THIS JOB ADVERT IS BEING ADVERSTISED FOR NORTH SOLIHULL PRIMARY CARE NETWORK BY MLCSU
Main duties of the job
The care coordinator will be part of a team that support 10 independent GP practices working across 14 main and branch sites in North Solihull who have agreed to collaborate to improve services for patients living in this area. With a total population of over 78,000 patients located in various sites across Chelmsley Wood, Smithswood, Kingshurst, Sheldon, Marston Green, and Castle Bromwich we work alongside a range of local providers from primary care, community services, social care and the voluntary sector, to offer more personalised, coordinated health and social care to their local patient populations.
About us
As a PCN, we cover a total population of over 80,000 patients with our purpose being to enable GP practices to work together in a collaborative way to develop and deliver network-based services that respond to the needs of the local population. Our aim is to sustain real improvements in both the care of our patients and our working lives.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent clinical support and care to our practice colleagues and patients and with this in mind we are committed to the development of our teams. Training and educational events form part of the support on offer to ensure you can reach your potential and our patients get the best care available.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Key requirements
Please find the job description and person specification attached.
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Closing date is Friday 3rd May 2024
Interview date Friday 10th May 2024
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Person SpecificationQualifications and training
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Skills
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