Central London Community Health Trust

Healthcare Coordinator

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident, enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within the new Brent Health Matters Clinical Services at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. The purpose of this service is to work directly with local communities in Brent, through GP's referral's, community leaders and voluntary organisations, to engage with people who have difficulty accessing health services, to improve health education, healthcare needs and some of the social determinants of health inequalities.

You will work within the Health Inequalities team alongside our senior nurses, AHP's, GP's and admin members, in supporting patient's to regain and sustain their levels of function and self-management, with respect to their long term conditions.

The role will also require you to support associated Brent Health Matters partners through a variety of community engagement events. This role is patient facing, with an expectation to work collaboratively with carers, colleagues in health and social services, involve assessments and treatments for patient's with a wide range of complex physical and social problems within a community setting.

The post holder is required to be flexible to assist where the needs are greatest.

The post holder MUST have a valid, FULL UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare coordinator will work with the Health Inequalities team, alongside ICP, GP Network teams and other professionals to manage a caseload of patients around the management of long term health conditions and/or other issues that adversely affect patients' health
To work as a healthcare coordinator in supporting patients to regain and sustain their levels of function and self-management
To be involved in patient care, defining treatment needs in relation to their healthcare needs and carrying out this treatment, maintaining clinical records.
Undertake the learning of new skills and knowledge to include some nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy skills. All these skills are competency led.

** Weekend and Evening working will be required as part of the normal working pattern

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-ONW-6611-D

Job locations

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

London

HA0 3HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Independently work with patients, family and MDT staff to identify goals as part of the overall care plan
Plan and implement individual treatment and group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
Be able to problem solve and judge complex situations that require analysis and interpretation of a range of different options
Provide sensitive and specialised clinical advice to patients and their carers re assessments, treatments and care packagesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Independently work with patients, family and MDT staff to identify goals as part of the overall care plan
Plan and implement individual treatment and group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
Be able to problem solve and judge complex situations that require analysis and interpretation of a range of different options
Provide sensitive and specialised clinical advice to patients and their carers re assessments, treatments and care packagesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Technical qualification e.g. NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent core skills gained through work experience with patients in a hospital or community setting

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Ability to teach practical skills to patients
Ability to work single-handedly with individuals/groups within a supportive environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Understanding of professional conduct
Health/safety and risk awareness
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to be involved in the delivery of practice placements for students and junior staff
Experience of working as part of a team
Understanding of the patient's rehabilitation needs
Ability to work within frequently unpleasant conditions such as odours and body fluids

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

Ability to meet the physical needs of the job
Good organisational skills and time-management
Good written and verbal communication skills
Group work skills
Basic IT skills
Good observation skills
Positive interpersonal skills
Neat and professional appearance
Registered car driver with clean, UK licence

Desirable

Car owner

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Technical qualification e.g. NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent core skills gained through work experience with patients in a hospital or community setting

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Ability to teach practical skills to patients
Ability to work single-handedly with individuals/groups within a supportive environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Understanding of professional conduct
Health/safety and risk awareness
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to be involved in the delivery of practice placements for students and junior staff
Experience of working as part of a team
Understanding of the patient's rehabilitation needs
Ability to work within frequently unpleasant conditions such as odours and body fluids

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

Ability to meet the physical needs of the job
Good organisational skills and time-management
Good written and verbal communication skills
Group work skills
Basic IT skills
Good observation skills
Positive interpersonal skills
Neat and professional appearance
Registered car driver with clean, UK licence

Desirable

Car owner

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

London

HA0 3HG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

London

HA0 3HG

Employer's website

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