Assistant Care Co-ordinator

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Cambourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Care Co-ordinator to enhance patient care within their Intermediate Care Service. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective patient flow and care coordination. You will play a vital role in supporting patients' discharge from hospital, contributing to a compassionate and patient-centered healthcare approach. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to delivering high-quality care, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating patient care and managing referrals.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist Care Coordinators in managing patient referrals.
• Coordinate care packages for community support.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Assistant Care Co-ordinator to support care provision and patient flow in our Intermediate Care Service in Cambridge.

You will work across the county-wide Intermediate Care Service, primarily supporting colleagues based in our South teams. Flexible shift patterns within our core hours of 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, will be required.

The vision of the service is to provide outstanding, patient-focused, community-based healthcare and therapy, supporting earlier discharge from hospital as part of the Home First model.

The role involves assisting Care Co-ordinators within the Intermediate Care Service, who will supervise and support the post holder to ensure referrals are managed safely and promptly.

The main responsibilities include receiving new referrals, coordinating and organizing care packages delivered by the local Intermediate Care Service to support patients in the community.

You will work closely with the Service’s Team Lead and senior therapy staff to promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient care management.

Collaboration with colleagues across social care, health, and third sectors to provide patient-centered, integrated care is essential.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver NHS services in inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, primary care, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research, and development.

We seek high-caliber candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

For more information about CPFT, visit www.cpft.nhs.uk.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Debbie Cooper
• Job Title: Senior Care Coordinator
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]