Care Co-Ordinator
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Preston, PR3 0ZA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities Act as the first port of call for patients in relation to their care who are: Complex, frail or have specific needs Frequent GP appointment attendees Recently discharged from hospital Requiring signposting Liaise with multi-disciplinary agencies and secondary care providers to coordinate pathways of care for patients. To utilise the e-referral system for appointments, bookings and admissions as required. To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and word processing service for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes typing letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes, emails etc. in an accurate and quality manner. To provide cover for members of the administration team during periods of sickness and annual leave. Implementing new referral pathways and training/updating other staff members accordingly Provide extensive assistance in arranging correct clinical pathways for care. Monitor patient information relating to (for example), A&E attendance, hospital admission and medications. Liaise with service providers and clinicians to identify frequent flyers, and new service users utilising risk stratification tools provided and present this information to the network MDT meetings. Offer personalised support to patients and their carers to manage and co-ordinate their ongoing care. Discuss needs with identified patients and refer where relevant to the PCN social prescribing link worker service. Identify patients to discuss at practice and PCN level with a view to reducing unplanned admissions and exacerbation of conditions. Support Quality and Outcome Frameworks and other National and local targets as required. Raise awareness of health promotion and NHS health checks in practice. Support immunisation programmes