NHS

Care Co-ordinator


PayCompetitive
LocationTamworth/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: W0038-25-0002?language=en&page=370&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Care Coordinator supports effective service delivery within the Primary Care Network by organising and streamlining care coordination processes, managing administrative systems, and ensuring smooth communication between teams. This role involves proactively supporting patients and staff with complex needs through logistical planning, working closely with practice teams, external providers, and the wider PCN to ensure services are delivered efficiently and experiences are improved.

      Main duties of the job

      The Care Coordinator is responsible for managing administrative and coordination tasks across the PCN, including rota management, meeting organisation, data handling, and inter-agency communication. The role supports smooth information flow between services, maintains accurate records using systems like EMIS, assists with audits and reporting, organises events and training logistics, and ensures compliance with data protection standards. The postholder also plays a key role in improving internal workflows, preparing documentation, and supporting the wider PCN team with service development and operational delivery.

      About us

      We are a Primary Care Network (PCN) of five practices working together with a range of local providers, including primary care, community services, social care, and the voluntary sector, to offer more personalized, coordinated health and social care to their local populations.

      Our PCN comprises of 35k+ patients over the five practices, making us large enough to provide resilience and support the development of integrated teams.

      Link to our Website: https://ruralwarwickshirenorthpcn.nhs.uk/

      The aims of a networks are to:

      • Protect, improve, and extend local General Practice through greater organisational scale to provide convenient high quality, comprehensive and integrated services.
      • Enhance the skills and flexibility of the General Practice workforce to meet population and service needs with programmes of continuing professional development.
      • Work and collaborate with others to innovate in service provision, building on new technologies and recognising lifestyle choices of service users in the way in which they wish to access care.
      • Ensure that all we do is valuable, both for the taxpayer and service user and for those investing their time and money into the PCN.
      • Operate ethically, with accountability, probity, and fairness at the heart of the organisation.

      Details

      Date posted

      16 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience Depending On Experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      W0038-25-0002

      Job locations

      Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice

      162 Long Street

      Dordon

      Tamworth

      Staffordshire

      B78 1QA


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      28 Meadow Close

      Kingsbury

      Tamworth

      Staffordshire

      B78 2NR


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      Ramsden Avenue

      Nuneaton

      CV10 9EB


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      Nuneaton

      CV11 4UZ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      • Coordinate and manage rotas information flow between services.
      • Maintain accurate and timely administrative records using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS etc).
      • Liaise with GP practices, community services, and voluntary sector partners to support joined-up working.
      • Support the organisation and minute-taking for PCN or MDT meetings, including follow-up action tracking.
      • Monitor and maintain shared inboxes and ensure timely responses or escalations.
      • Assist with preparing reports, audits, and returns required for PCN contractual obligations.
      • Update and manage patient databases and care tracking systems.
      • Coordinate logistics for events, training sessions, and outreach activities.
      • Handle general enquiries from patients or staff, offering clear signposting and support.
      • Contribute to the design and improvement of internal administrative workflows.
      • Preparing relevant documentation and coordination for the PCN team.
      • Ensure compliance with information governance, confidentiality, and data protection standards.
      • Assist in maintaining standard operating procedures and documentation for care coordination activities.
      • Work collaboratively with the PCN team on service improvement projects.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      • Coordinate and manage rotas information flow between services.
      • Maintain accurate and timely administrative records using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS etc).
      • Liaise with GP practices, community services, and voluntary sector partners to support joined-up working.
      • Support the organisation and minute-taking for PCN or MDT meetings, including follow-up action tracking.
      • Monitor and maintain shared inboxes and ensure timely responses or escalations.
      • Assist with preparing reports, audits, and returns required for PCN contractual obligations.
      • Update and manage patient databases and care tracking systems.
      • Coordinate logistics for events, training sessions, and outreach activities.
      • Handle general enquiries from patients or staff, offering clear signposting and support.
      • Contribute to the design and improvement of internal administrative workflows.
      • Preparing relevant documentation and coordination for the PCN team.
      • Ensure compliance with information governance, confidentiality, and data protection standards.
      • Assist in maintaining standard operating procedures and documentation for care coordination activities.
      • Work collaboratively with the PCN team on service improvement projects.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Level 3 qualification in administration, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
      • Administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or voluntary sector setting
      • Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills; confident managing multiple priorities
      • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and NHS administrative systems
      • Methodical, approachable, flexible, and team-oriented; committed to service quality

      Desirable

      • Further training in project support, data entry, or coordination
      • Experience supporting project management, audits, or PCN delivery
      • Experience using EMIS or similar systems; report writing skills
      • Familiarity with PCN structures, referral pathways, or QOF processes
      • Interest in service improvement and patient experience enhancement
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Level 3 qualification in administration, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
      • Administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or voluntary sector setting
      • Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills; confident managing multiple priorities
      • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and NHS administrative systems
      • Methodical, approachable, flexible, and team-oriented; committed to service quality

      Desirable

      • Further training in project support, data entry, or coordination
      • Experience supporting project management, audits, or PCN delivery
      • Experience using EMIS or similar systems; report writing skills
      • Familiarity with PCN structures, referral pathways, or QOF processes
      • Interest in service improvement and patient experience enhancement

      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

      Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network

      Address

      Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice

      162 Long Street

      Dordon

      Tamworth

      Staffordshire

      B78 1QA


      Employer's website

      https://www.dordonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network

      Address

      Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice

      162 Long Street

      Dordon

      Tamworth

      Staffordshire

      B78 1QA


      Employer's website

      https://www.dordonsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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