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Linthorpe Surgery

Care Coordinator - Childhood Immunisations and Vaccinations

The closing date is 22 February 2026

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Job summary

We are willing to consider full-time and part-time applications.

Holgate Primary Care Network is looking to recruit a Care Coordinator to join our existing team supporting our 3 PCN Practices with a population of 45k patients. The purpose of this role is to provide administrative & patient support coordinating and organising Childhood immunisations and Vaccinations (Such as but not limited to, Shingles & Pneumococcal). We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, highly motivated & who will contribute to our provision of high quality, patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are expected to have exceptional organisation and patient care skills, and empathy regarding patient needs. You will coordinate the care needs of individuals as requested by the PCN Management Team. The postholder should have the ability to manage multiple tasks such as, booking appointments, managing IT and remote booking systems, telephone skills, coordinating clinics and record keeping. Due to the nature of this role, it is desirable (but not essential) that applicants have previous experience of working in a health care or medical environment. You will be required to undertake training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute.

About us

Holgate Primary Care Network (PCN) consists of the following 3 practices in the Middlesbrough area. Linthorpe Surgery, Borough Road & Nunthorpe Medical Group & Village Medical Centre. We have a highly skilled & varied PCN team consisting of many roles such as Mental Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Care Home Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Safeguarding Lead etc alongside a supportive management and Care Coordinator team.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.96 to £13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0583-26-0000

Job locations

1 Trinity Mews

North Ormesby

Middlesbrough

TS3 6AL


Borough Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS1 3RY


Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS5 6HF


The Village Medical Centre

Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS5 6HF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Using GP systems to identify the cohorts of patients who require specific vaccinations and appointments.

Develop a thorough understanding of the vaccination programmes and targets that all practices within the PCN are required to meet.

Organising the booking of these identified patients using telephone, S1 practice and remote booking systems.

Coordinating immunisation and vaccination clinics across the PCN and 3 Practices.

To regularly monitor the appointment systems ensuring clinics are fully utilised and (as directed by management) take action to book all available appointments.

Support admin teams in practice by working with them to arrange immunisations / vaccinations and meet patient needs.

Escalate concerns to our safeguarding lead as required.

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.

Attend training events organised by the PCN, where appropriate.

Any other duties as requested by the Care Coordinator line manager and PCN Management Team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Using GP systems to identify the cohorts of patients who require specific vaccinations and appointments.

Develop a thorough understanding of the vaccination programmes and targets that all practices within the PCN are required to meet.

Organising the booking of these identified patients using telephone, S1 practice and remote booking systems.

Coordinating immunisation and vaccination clinics across the PCN and 3 Practices.

To regularly monitor the appointment systems ensuring clinics are fully utilised and (as directed by management) take action to book all available appointments.

Support admin teams in practice by working with them to arrange immunisations / vaccinations and meet patient needs.

Escalate concerns to our safeguarding lead as required.

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.

Attend training events organised by the PCN, where appropriate.

Any other duties as requested by the Care Coordinator line manager and PCN Management Team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication and people skills
  • Good telephony skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic.
  • Proficiency in navigating computer systems with the ability to learn new data systems quickly
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds during a time of crisis and distress.
  • Ability to show empathy and be nonjudgmental toward distressed individuals.

Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS setting
  • Experience with managing IT systems
  • Data management skills
  • Project management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (or similar)

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication and people skills
  • Good telephony skills
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic.
  • Proficiency in navigating computer systems with the ability to learn new data systems quickly
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds during a time of crisis and distress.
  • Ability to show empathy and be nonjudgmental toward distressed individuals.

Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS setting
  • Experience with managing IT systems
  • Data management skills
  • Project management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
  • Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (or similar)

Desirable

  • Qualified to NVQ level 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Linthorpe Surgery

Address

1 Trinity Mews

North Ormesby

Middlesbrough

TS3 6AL


Employer's website

https://www.linthorpesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Linthorpe Surgery

Address

1 Trinity Mews

North Ormesby

Middlesbrough

TS3 6AL


Employer's website

https://www.linthorpesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Manager

Tina Clark

tina.clark14@nhs.net

07890859416

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.96 to £13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0583-26-0000

Job locations

1 Trinity Mews

North Ormesby

Middlesbrough

TS3 6AL


Borough Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS1 3RY


Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS5 6HF


The Village Medical Centre

Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS5 6HF


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