PCN Care Co-Ordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

- Work effectively as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Primary Care Network and wider GP network

- Apply risk assessment and management principles to all clinical work

- Exercise initiative and independence in carrying out delegated activities at a Professional level

- Provide clinical and administrative support to the MDT as required

- Effectively triage referrals and signpost to relevant professions within the Primary Care Network

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Skills

- Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise tasks

- Strong communication skills including good written English

- Comprehensive understanding of the Occupational Therapy role

- Ability to follow local lone working policies and procedures

Essential Experience

- Experience working in healthcare settings

- Experience supporting needs associated with activities of daily living

- Proven ability to work independently

- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams

- Previous experience supporting Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

- NVQ Level 3 in Health or equivalent qualification

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

- Evidence of continued professional development

- Access to own vehicle with business insurance for community/home visits

- Demonstrated computer literacy

Desirable Criteria

- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for adults with frailty, long-term and complex medical conditions

- Awareness of relevant healthcare legislation

- Experience in delivering therapy groups

- Community healthcare experience

Working Conditions

- The role involves working in community and clinical settings

- Regular travel between sites and patient homes required

- Flexible working may be required to meet service needs

Additional Information

This post is subject to the usual NHS employment checks including DBS clearance, occupational health clearance, and satisfactory references.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications and Requirements
• - NVQ Level 3 in Health or equivalent qualification
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• - Evidence of continued professional development
• - Access to own vehicle with business insurance for community/home visits
• - Demonstrated computer literacy

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria
• - Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for adults with frailty, long-term and complex medical conditions
• - Awareness of relevant healthcare legislation
• - Experience in delivering therapy groups
• - Community healthcare experience

Working conditions and DBS

Essential

• Working Conditions
• - The role involves working in community and clinical settings
• - Regular travel between sites and patient homes required
• - Flexible working may be required to meet service needs
• Additional Information
• This post is subject to the usual NHS employment checks including DBS clearance, occupational health clearance, and satisfactory references.

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

Oakridge Park Medical Centre

Address

Nexus MK PCN - Scorpio House

Rockingham Drive

Milton Keynes

MK14 6LY

Employer's website

https://www.oakridgeparkmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)