Health and Social Care Coordinator

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Inverness is looking for a Health and Social Care Co-ordinator to support the delivery of person-centered care. The role involves managing referrals, collating information for decision-making, and ensuring effective service delivery. Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills along with a qualification or experience in health and social care. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a vital integrated team within the health sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care sector is preferred.
• Competence with computer systems for record keeping.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals from professionals and patients.
• Support early multidisciplinary team decision making.
• Collate information to prioritize care delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity within the Inverness district flow hub for a band 4 Health and Social care Co-ordinator whom form part of the Inverness Integrated team.

The HSCC play an integral role within the Integrated team through supporting the provision of person centred safe and effective delivery of care. The role involves managing referrals from professionals, patients, members of the public. Collating information from a variety of sources to support early multidisciplinary team decision making in order for delivery of care and service to that can be prioritised and utilised appropriately.

We are seeking someone who has excellent communication, interpersonal ski and organisational skills with a health and social care qualification or experience in the health and social care sector and demonstrate a good understanding of how health and social care is delivered. Competence with computer systems, attention to detail for updating of accurate record keeping.

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visaor a Heath and Care Worker Visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Department contact: Informal enquiries to Stephanie King Inverness district flow hub manager telephone [phone] email [e-mail]

Job Reference: 234436
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 4th January 2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

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