Care Coordinator (Reception)

Pennine GP Alliance; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Calderdale is seeking a Care Coordinator to support the delivery of personalized care services. The role involves administrative duties, coordination of care in homes, and assisting patients in accessing healthcare services. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be computer literate, and work well within a team. Join an organization committed to fair recruitment and the growth of its team members, ensuring quality patient-focused healthcare in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction.
• Proficient in using computer systems for administrative tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the Primary Care Network.
• Coordinate care activities in healthcare settings.
• Act as the first point of contact for patients and visitors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Ability to work within a team

Job description

With an ethos of teamwork and collaboration, Lower Valley PCN provides resources and services to support our member Practices deliver better care for patients.

Our goal is to provide excellent services and outcomes for the patients and communities by working more closely across local health, social and community care organisations.

Our Care Coordinators play a crucial part in achieving this and are integral the PCNs multidisciplinary team, working alongside Social Prescribing Link Workers, Physiotherapists and our Pharmacists to provide an all-encompassing approach to personalised care services., Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the PCN, including provision of clerical support and information processing.

Support the coordination of care in care homes, including the delivery of care home rounds.

Act as the first point of call to patients and visitors to the Lower Valley Primary Care (PCN) building, projecting a positive, welcoming image to patients and visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Hours: 37.5hrs, Monday Friday, 8am 4pm

At Pennine GP Alliance (PGA), we are committed to fair, transparent, and person-led recruitment. While we use digital tools to support our recruitment processes, we want to be clear that no shortlisting or hiring decisions are made solely by artificial intelligence (AI).

We understand that AI can be a useful tool for applicants when preparing applications; however, your submission must represent your own experience, achievements, and professional perspective. Applications that appear to be entirely written by AI may not be considered. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly - as a support tool, not a replacement for your own insight and input.

Our ideal candidate will have good communication and interpersonal skills, be computer literate and work well within a team.

Pennine GP Alliance is a member-led organisationrepresenting 19 GP practices across Calderdale, organised into five Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Together, our member practices care for a combined population of over 223,000 registered patients.

We work extremely closely with general practice but also in partnership with other local healthcare providers with a purpose to ensure viable GP services remain at the heart of local communities, providing sustainable and high-quality patient-focused healthcare.

Join our team and experience a workplace that truly values growth, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is encouraged to listen, learn, and lead. Together were dedicated to delivering better outcomes for GP practices, and ultimately for the people of Calderdale.

At our organisation, your professional growth matters we are committed to providing the resources and opportunities you need for continuous development, ensuring you thrive both in your role and your career.

We look forward to receiving your application to join our team of over 100 employees.