Job summary
Are you interested in 'What matters to Me' ? to people with health conditions?
''An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen within Keswick and Solway Integrated Care Community (ICC). We are a seeking a Care Coordinator to join ' The Your Health Matters Team'.
The post holder will be based within the ICC and supported by the therapists in the well established 'Your Health Matters Team'. You will work closely with GP practices within the Primary Care Network (PCN) as well as ICC colleagues in this role.
They will identify and work with a cohort of people to support their personalised care requirements using a range of interventions. Training for the role will be provided,
Further training opportunities area available as Assistant Practitioner and/or Nurse Associate for interested candidates once established in the role.
Main duties of the job
The Care Coordinator will primarily work with the following patients ;
- Moderate to severe frailty
- Individuals who are at high risk of admission to hospital and are relying on unplanned care
- People experiencing health inequalities.
- Long Term Health Conditions
They will provide proactive care aimed to maximise their health and well-being and prevent unnecessary or unscheduled urgent care. The anticipatory care team will be lead by an occupational therapist and will work closely with all other health professionals including district nurses, physiotherapists, rehab assistants, assistant practitioners, pharmacists, speech and language, social care and 3rd sector services.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in Rehabilitation, Promoting Independence or Care or equivalent.
- Prepared to undertake NVQ3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care within 3 years of appointment
- Evidence of ongoing training and personal development
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
- Personalised Care Institute certification or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all care coordinator roles)
Desirable
- NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or a Diploma in health and social care activity
- Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
- Dementia Awareness
- Health trainer
- Mental capacity training
- Mental health first aider
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care, function and mobility, nutrition, privacy and dignity
- Knowledge and understanding of information governance and confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of how community services support and maintain personal independence
- An understanding of how to support, with empathy and encouragement, individuals who may be unwell or have reduced functional capabilities.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Awareness of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Care Communities and their priorities
- Knowledge of primary care, local VCSE and community services
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency to provide clinical observations and basic diagnostics
- Enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to encourage and inspire others.
- Able to use initiative, maintain confidentiality, exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers.
- Ability to use IT, emails, Microsoft word and excel
- Ability to generate written communication which is relevant, concise and accurate
- Ability to plan and manage own time effectively
- Confidence to work as part of a team and alone in the community
Desirable
- Able to question and clarify information
- Able to pass on knowledge to other team members
- Phlebotomy skills: Blood Pressure & basic observation skills
- Clinical use of EMIS clinical system
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of a 24/7 service.
- Able to travel independently across a wide geographical area
Other requirements
Essential
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1) Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in Rehabilitation, Promoting Independence or Care or equivalent.
- Prepared to undertake NVQ3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care within 3 years of appointment
- Evidence of ongoing training and personal development
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
- Personalised Care Institute certification or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all care coordinator roles)
Desirable
- NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or a Diploma in health and social care activity
- Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
- Dementia Awareness
- Health trainer
- Mental capacity training
- Mental health first aider
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care, function and mobility, nutrition, privacy and dignity
- Knowledge and understanding of information governance and confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of how community services support and maintain personal independence
- An understanding of how to support, with empathy and encouragement, individuals who may be unwell or have reduced functional capabilities.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Awareness of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Care Communities and their priorities
- Knowledge of primary care, local VCSE and community services
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency to provide clinical observations and basic diagnostics
- Enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to encourage and inspire others.
- Able to use initiative, maintain confidentiality, exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers.
- Ability to use IT, emails, Microsoft word and excel
- Ability to generate written communication which is relevant, concise and accurate
- Ability to plan and manage own time effectively
- Confidence to work as part of a team and alone in the community
Desirable
- Able to question and clarify information
- Able to pass on knowledge to other team members
- Phlebotomy skills: Blood Pressure & basic observation skills
- Clinical use of EMIS clinical system
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of a 24/7 service.
- Able to travel independently across a wide geographical area
Other requirements
Essential
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1) Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
