Oxford Health NHS Trust

Urgent Care Coordinator

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to work according to a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and public holidays? Do you thrive working in a busy role where no two shifts are alike?Are you a patient focused problem solver who works well under pressure?

The Out of Hours Service provides essential cover for GP Out of Hours, Minor Injuries and Minor illnesses across Oxford County supporting the Primary Care Services. We're seeking 2 Urgent Care Coordinators to join the team.

This role is a full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week which will be worked across a rota period therefore the hours worked within a single week will vary.

The provided cover from the coordinators goes from 10:00 to 00:00 on week days and from 8:00 to 23:30 at the weekend and BH. Flexibility to cover all the variety of shifts within this time frame is required. You will have line management responsibility of a team of Driver/Receptionists and will contribute to the management and support of the wider OOH service.

This role will require you to travel between rural community bases across the county during unsociable hours. Part-time hours will be considered.

Main duties of the job

  • You will be responsible for the efficient and accurate delivery of the Coordination and Navigation functions in the regions OOH service. You will have line management responsibility for Driver and Receptionists. This will include performance management, time-keeping, sickness/leave monitoring and advance adjustments to the rota where necessary.
  • You will have regular meetings with the Unit Manager, operational team and work closely with clinical leads for allocated bases.
  • You will be responsible for patient flow monitoring and will escalate at the earliest opportunity any potential delays in patient treatment.
  • You will have a wide range of situations to utilise your line management, customer care service experience, advanced IT, organisational, training, supervisory, problem-solving and people skills whilst playing a strong role in ensuring and managing workflow and service flow during the operation hours of OOHs and MIUs.
  • You will support the Unit Manager and Operational Manager with opportunities for continuing management and leadership development and in-house training whilst working closely with Clinical Lead colleagues.

Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7267354

Job locations

Abingdon (with travel countywide across Oxfordshire during shifts)

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be supported with Induction and training. There will be opportunities for progression within the service. You will be encouraged to be part of quality improvement and suggest options to enhance the service.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we shape the future of First Contact and Primary Care Services.

Please note this post requires also working unsocial hours (evenings), weekends and bank holidays. Use of own car is also required as the role involves travelling across Oxfordshire. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The post holder will be part on on-call rota covering day shifts, late shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Shifts:

Weekdays 10:00-18:00 - 12:00-20:00 - 16:00 - 00:00

Weekends and Bank Holiday Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 15:30 - 23:30, long days will be considered as part of our commitment to flexible working.

Enhanced hourly rates will be paid according to NHS rates. Availability to work during the Christmas and Easter period is essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be supported with Induction and training. There will be opportunities for progression within the service. You will be encouraged to be part of quality improvement and suggest options to enhance the service.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we shape the future of First Contact and Primary Care Services.

Please note this post requires also working unsocial hours (evenings), weekends and bank holidays. Use of own car is also required as the role involves travelling across Oxfordshire. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The post holder will be part on on-call rota covering day shifts, late shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Shifts:

Weekdays 10:00-18:00 - 12:00-20:00 - 16:00 - 00:00

Weekends and Bank Holiday Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 15:30 - 23:30, long days will be considered as part of our commitment to flexible working.

Enhanced hourly rates will be paid according to NHS rates. Availability to work during the Christmas and Easter period is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A Level standard/or equivalent
  • Operational Management
  • Computer literate to advance level and good keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Supervisory management qualification/training
  • Customer care skills/training
  • Project Management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of line management of staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care settings

Pesonal Qualities

Essential

  • Organised
  • Analystical, attention to detail
  • Effective communicator (verbal and written)
  • Able to work to own initiative and within teams
  • Able to work under pressure and respond effectively to urgent situations
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Experience of Team Building

Knowledge

Essential

  • Patient Focussed
  • Sensitivity to all aspects of confidentiality
  • Financial Awareness

Desirable

  • Knowledge of primary care/OOH services
  • Budgetary Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to A Level standard/or equivalent
  • Operational Management
  • Computer literate to advance level and good keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Supervisory management qualification/training
  • Customer care skills/training
  • Project Management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of line management of staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care settings

Pesonal Qualities

Essential

  • Organised
  • Analystical, attention to detail
  • Effective communicator (verbal and written)
  • Able to work to own initiative and within teams
  • Able to work under pressure and respond effectively to urgent situations
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Experience of Team Building

Knowledge

Essential

  • Patient Focussed
  • Sensitivity to all aspects of confidentiality
  • Financial Awareness

Desirable

  • Knowledge of primary care/OOH services
  • Budgetary Experience

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon (with travel countywide across Oxfordshire during shifts)

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon (with travel countywide across Oxfordshire during shifts)

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Marina Pirina

marina.pirina@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07917554360

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7267354

Job locations

Abingdon (with travel countywide across Oxfordshire during shifts)

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


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