Care Co-ordinator

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colte Partnership invites applications for the role of Care Co-ordinator at Ardleigh Surgery, Essex. This full-time position involves ensuring high-quality patient care, coordinating services, and supporting health initiatives in a collaborative primary care environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to healthcare.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development support

Training and CPD opportunities

Peer support

Qualifications

• Experience in an NHS setting or understanding of primary care.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse patient groups.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of service delivery and patient support.
• Coordinate access to services and manage population health initiatives.
• Assist in running local health initiatives like the Dementia cafe.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Record-keeping

IT skills

Proactivity

Ability to prioritize tasks

Job description

The Colte Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Care Co-ordinator to join our friendly team at Ardleigh Surgery in Essex. The role is full-time and involves working closely with the practice team to ensure all patients receive the best possible care and service.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure a high standard of service delivery.
2. Be a key point of contact for patients and carers, supporting their journey through primary care.
3. Support the practice in coordinating access to services and advice.
4. Book appointments and run searches to identify vulnerable patient groups.
5. Assist in running the local Dementia cafe.
6. Manage population health initiatives and campaigns.

About us

The Colte Partnership was formed in June 2017, comprising 8 local practices across Colchester and Tendring, caring for approximately 80,000 patients.

We work as three collaborative Primary Care Networks (PCNs) spanning Colchester and Tendring:

• Riverside Medical Centre & Ardleigh Surgery
• Mersea Island Medical Practice, Tiptree Medical Centre, and Rowhedge Medical Centre
• Walton Medical Centre, Colne Medical Centre, and Wivenhoe Medical Centre

This area serves a diverse socio-economic and demographic population, providing an interesting and varied case mix. You will join an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators, with ongoing professional development support, training, CPD, and peer support. The role contributes to improving the quality of patient care across our network of practices.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more about this role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Experience

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to speak professionally and confidently to different patient groups, colleagues, and clinicians.
• Understanding of primary care or experience in an NHS setting.
• Proactive and able to work independently, using initiative, but responsive to detailed instructions when necessary.
• Excellent record-keeping and IT skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve high standards.
• Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.