Care Coordinator - Haywards Heath Central PCN


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£24,904.78 - £26,957.74
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	HAYWARDS HEATH, RH16 3BB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

MDT Coordination Overall responsibility for arranging and attending MDT meetings and the smooth running of integrated care within the medical centre. A key role of the Care Coordinator will be to schedule the MDT meetings and manage the meeting agenda items, ensuring that all new referrals are identified, and information is circulated to team members in advance of the meeting Identify patients to discuss at PCN level MDTs with a view to reducing unplanned admissions and exacerbation of conditions Care Co-ordination Identify patients that may need support by receiving information about transfers of care (including hospital admissions and discharges) and from internal practice intelligence Help patients understand their condition by liaising with clinical colleagues, especially the practice pharmacy team, regarding their medication With the help of relevant clinical colleagues, develop a care plan to address patients personal health care needs. Ensure care plans are maintained, updated, and uploaded to all relevant systems for sharing with other providers, including EMIS and ShareMyCare Promote clear communication amongst Practice care team and treating clinicians by ensuring awareness regarding patient care plans Assist and empower the patient to consult and collaborate with other health care providers and specialists to set up patient appointments and treatment plans Linking with other services Signpost patients, carers and team members, to relevant services including the PCN Social Prescribing Link Worker Service Liaise with the Social Prescriber and Mental Health Support Coordinator regarding patients that are identified as needing well-being support Liaise with practice clinicians responsible for frailty regarding patients that are identified as needing ongoing support Liaise with acute trusts, care homes, hospices, community service and social care providers as required Make referrals to support patient independence and care to agencies within remits and with patient consent Record Keeping Keep accurate and up-to-date records of contact with patients, carers and professionals, including use of EMIS to record patient contact on the medical record, including care home visits Use accurate SNOMED codes to record patient contacts and interventions, mainly via the use of provided templates, for audit purposes and monitoring and measuring outcomes Manage reporting required and associated within the DES specifications for required services General Responsibilities Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner Attend ongoing training and courses to keep abreast of new developments in health care Treat patients with empathy and respect and conduct oneself in a professional manner Attend and contribute to relevant meetings Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility Reports to: Operations Manager Responsible to: PCN Clinical Director Proposed salary:Band 4.3 - 4.7 on the ABC pay scale which is equivalent to £24,904.78 - £26,957.74 per annum dependent on experience, pro rata Tenure: Permanent Hours of work: 30 hours Base: The successful candidate will be based predominantly at Newtons Practice but there may be a need to cross cover to support both Core Network Practices as needed Benefits Generous annual leave allowance Access to NHS pension Bespoke training programme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity pay NHS discounts Leadership Development Programme Salary sacrifice schemes technology and electric vehicle Opportunities for secondments For further information please see the full job description.

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