Patient Care Coordinator

Ramsbottom Group Practice

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Job summary

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Rolling 12 month fixed term contract

The Patient Care Coordinator works with both patients and Healthcare Professionals to ensure seamless, organised and effective care.

This role involves working closely with patients and healthcare providers, to facilitate communication, manage appointments, and support patient care plans.

Additionally, this position will support learning and development initiatives while ensuring adherence to CQC regulations.

Main duties of the job

a. Patient Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, addressing their queries and concerns, and ensuring they understand their care plans.

b. Care Coordination: Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, and follow-up care, ensuring timely access to services and continuity of care. Supporting health care initiative such as breast screening, bowel screening and vaccinations.

c. Communication: Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and external agencies to support integrated care delivery.

d. Record Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

e. Support Services:Assist patients in accessing support services, such as social care, mental health services, and community resources. Linking in with our Social Prescriber

f. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.

g. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to support patient-centred care and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.

h. Reception: Help out on reception when needed taking calls from patients and making appointments

i. Coordinate the Patient Participation Group

About us

Ramsbottom Group Practice is a training practice based in the centre on Ramsbottom serving a practice population of approximately 8,300 patients.

We are a friendly team consisting of 3 Partners, 2 salaried GPs, a nursing team, along with our admin and reception team.

At Ramsbottom Practice we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care and service to our patients.

We cultivate a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported. Our open-door policy encourages open communication and the sharing of ideas, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We celebrate our successes together and support each other through challenges, creating a strong sense of community and belonging.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Our work ethic is centred around patient-centred care, ensuring that we always put the needs and wellbeing of our patients first. We encourage a proactive approach to problem-solving and empower our team members to take initiative and make informed decisions.

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5563-25-0002

Job locations

Ramsbottom Health Centre

Carr Street

Ramsbottom

Lancashire

BL0 9DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

A Care Coordinator, or Patient Care Coordinator works with both patients and Healthcare Professionals to ensure seamless, organised and effective care.

This role involves working closely with patients and healthcare providers, to facilitate communication, manage appointments, and support patient care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Liaison:

Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, addressing their queries and concerns, and ensuring they understand their care plans.

Care Coordination:

Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, and follow-up care, ensuring timely access to services and continuity of care.

Communication:

Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and external agencies to support integrated care delivery.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Support Services:

Assist patients in accessing support services, such as social care, mental health services, and community resources. Linking in with our Social Prescriber

Quality Improvement:

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Team Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to support patient-centred care and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.

Reception:

Help out on reception when needed taking calls from patients and making appointments

Qualifications:

Education: Educated to GCSE

Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare or care coordination role is preferred.

Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address patient needs and coordinate care effectively.

Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic and compassionate support to patients and their families.

IT Proficiency: Proficient in using healthcare information systems and standard office software is preferred.

Full support and training will be given.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Care Coordinator, or Patient Care Coordinator works with both patients and Healthcare Professionals to ensure seamless, organised and effective care.

This role involves working closely with patients and healthcare providers, to facilitate communication, manage appointments, and support patient care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Liaison:

Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, addressing their queries and concerns, and ensuring they understand their care plans.

Care Coordination:

Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, and follow-up care, ensuring timely access to services and continuity of care.

Communication:

Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and external agencies to support integrated care delivery.

Record Management:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Support Services:

Assist patients in accessing support services, such as social care, mental health services, and community resources. Linking in with our Social Prescriber

Quality Improvement:

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Team Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to support patient-centred care and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.

Reception:

Help out on reception when needed taking calls from patients and making appointments

Qualifications:

Education: Educated to GCSE

Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare or care coordination role is preferred.

Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address patient needs and coordinate care effectively.

Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic and compassionate support to patients and their families.

IT Proficiency: Proficient in using healthcare information systems and standard office software is preferred.

Full support and training will be given.

Person Specification

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Desirable

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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

Ramsbottom Group Practice

Address

Ramsbottom Health Centre

Carr Street

Ramsbottom

Lancashire

BL0 9DD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsbottom Group Practice

Address

Ramsbottom Health Centre

Carr Street

Ramsbottom

Lancashire

BL0 9DD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Annette Addison

annette.addison@nhs.net

01706824413

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5563-25-0002

Job locations

Ramsbottom Health Centre

Carr Street

Ramsbottom

Lancashire

BL0 9DD


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