Care Coordinator

1 week ago

North Shields, United Kingdom Priory Medical Group Full time

We are looking for a dedicated Care Coordinator to assist us with patients at Priory Medical Group

A Care Coordinator’s responsibilities include engaging with patients and determining their needs, developing an individualized plan of action that includes coordination from all parties involved in order to provide the best possible patient care.

Ultimately, you will have a compassionate nature, be knowledgeable about health care practices and provide exceptional customer service to assist patients in handling their illness.

**Desired Knowledge skills and Experience**
- Proven work experience as a Care Coordinator or similar role
- Highly organized with a strong ability to manage different priorities
- Ability to work with others and use resources to problem solve
- Strong customer service skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Medical assistant certification preferred
- Excellent IT skills
- Working in a multi-disciplinary setting where influence and negotiation is required
- Knowledge/familiarity with medical terminology
- Working in a busy and demanding environment whilst delivering in a timely manner
- Vulnerable adults awareness (desirable)
- Experience of care of the elderly (desirable)
- Understanding of current issues facing the NHS (desirable)
- Knowledge of social services structures Training in continuing care criteria (desirable)

**Education, Qualifications and Training**
- ECDL or equivalent
- Diploma/ HNC level (or relevant experience)
- NVQ Level 3 Business Administration (or relevant experience)
- Ongoing internal and external training to keep up to date with changes/ developments
- Long term conditions training (desirable)
- Welfare Rights basic training (desirable)

**What does a Care Coordinator do?**

A Care Coordinator ensures patient navigation, management and support by coordinating with other staff members to provide quality care for every patient under their care.

**What are the duties and responsibilities of a Care Coordinator?**

A Care Coordinator is responsible for the well-being of their patients. They typically work with a patient’s pharmacy, Doctors and Registered Nurses to ensure their patients receive the medication and care they need.

**What makes a good Care Coordinator?**

A good Care Coordinator needs to have excellent communication skills since they work with patients, doctors and other medical staff. They also need to have strong leadership skills to ensure they can guide individuals through medical decisions to ensure the overall health and well-being of their patient’s health.

**Who does a Care Coordinator work with?**

A Care Coordinator works with many health professionals like Doctors and Registered Nurses to ensure their patients receive proper care and attention.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £23,949.00-£26,282.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- providing care: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

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