Care Navigator (Part-Time)

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Newsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Care Co-Ordinator to work with GPs, paramedics, pharmacists, district nurses, and a growing team. The post focuses on wrapping care around patients through a coordinated, one-team approach and ensuring smooth navigation of services.

You will take referrals, identify those who could benefit, empower patients and carers with information on managing health and wellbeing, and work with PCNs and MDTs to connect carers to the carer

Qualifications

• Car Driving Licence required.
• NVQ Level 3 in adult care or equivalent qualifications or working towards.
• Proficient with common IT systems and software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Make and manage appointments across primary, secondary, community, local authority and voluntary services.
• Help patients transition between secondary and community care and assist navigation of the wider health and care system.
• Identify when additional support is needed and alert the relevant clinical contacts while noting safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records using GP and other relevant records systems in line with governance and data protection.

Skills

Driving Licence

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in adult care - advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Care Co-Ordinator to work with GPs, paramedics, pharmacists, district nurses, and a growing team. The post focuses on wrapping care around patients through a coordinated, one-team approach and ensuring smooth navigation of services.

You will take referrals, identify those who could benefit, empower patients and carers with information on managing health and wellbeing, and work with PCNs and MDTs to connect carers to the carer