Job overview
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The role of the Care Co-ordinator is pivotal within primary care as the interface between service users, carers, primary care, secondary care, community care, social care, mental health, out of hours and voluntary organisations.
The Care Co-ordinator will be part South PCN and cover across 2 GP surgeries - fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
The Care Co-ordinators provide an administrative, non clinical role, and applications are welcome from anyone with Health or social care experience.
We are looking for excellent communicators who have the enthusiasm and motivation to improve people’s lives.
Please note that this post is a hosted post and therefore sits outside of the DCHS structure.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Main duties of the job
The Care Co-ordinator is a pivotal role within the Team and will be the interface between service users, carers, primary care, secondary care, community care, social care, mental health, out of hours and voluntary organisations.
To maintain IT-based information systems and take responsibility for the production of relevant performance data.
The Care Co-ordinator will contribute to tackling inequalities in health and social care particularly regarding individuals with long-term conditions. An ethos of promotion of independence and partnership-working is integral to this post.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Values, Drivers and Motivators
Essential
- Willingness to undergo further training and development as the job develops
- Requires a flexible approach, and to be highly motivated. The role may need to be reviewed and developed in the future in line with changing priorities
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with healthcare professionals/previous experience in the NHS or social care
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of working with confidential information and an understanding of service user confidentiality
- Working in a multi-disciplinary setting where influence and negotiation is required
- Experience in use of databases
Desirable
- Vulnerable adults awareness
- Experience of care of the elderly
- Understanding of health and social care processes
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent
- Diploma/HNC level in Business administration (or relevant experience)
Desirable
- Welfare rights basic training
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This advert is for Care Co-ordinator with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (July 2026 - July 2027). The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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