Care Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.65 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14.65 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE16 7JX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2284-25-0001 |
Summary
. Patient Support & Coordination Identify patients who would benefit from care coordination (e.g. elderly, frail, frequent attenders, or with multiple conditions). Serve as the main contact point for patients and their carers regarding their care journey. Build trusted relationships with patients, encouraging self-management where possible. 2. Personalised Care Planning Work with patients to co-create personalised care plans tailored to their health needs and life goals. Ensure plans reflect patient preferences, involving family or carers when appropriate. Schedule and coordinate regular reviews of care plans. 3. Navigation & Signposting Help patients access appropriate servicesboth NHS (e.g., clinics, community nurses) and non-NHS (e.g., social prescribing, voluntary sector). Signpost patients to relevant community resources or support groups. 4. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working Collaborate closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers, health coaches, and other practice or Primary Care Network (PCN) staff. Attend regular MDT meetings to discuss complex patients and ensure joined-up care. 5. Proactive Population Health Management Use data and digital tools (e.g., patient registries, risk stratification software) to identify groups who need targeted interventions. Support proactive care, not just reactive appointments. 6. Administration & Record-Keeping Keep detailed and accurate records of all patient interactions, updates to care plans, and referrals. Update clinical systems (like EMIS or SystmOne) with care coordination notes and plans. 7. Health Promotion & Preventative Care Encourage and support patients in attending health checks, screenings, and vaccinations. Promote healthier lifestyles in line with NHS guidance.