Job overview
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Bodmin Community Hospital for a Progress Co-Ordinator to join the Clinical Assessment Treatment Unit (CATU) Team at Bodmin Community Hospital. You will play an important role in supporting the clinical staff in facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital for patients.
You will help provide a seamless service for patients which will include cross boundary and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team along with colleagues in Adult Social Care and other outside agencies in the community setting.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual. You will need to have good interpersonal skills, IT skills and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
We will offer a supportive working environment in which to continue to develop your skills, a structured in-service training programme and appraisal and supervision systems.
This post to include occasional weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Shift split over the week to be discussed at interview and agreed with successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
- To assist with the efficient day to day running of discharges, providing administrative and clerical support to the team, providing a 7-day service. This post will be required to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the post depending on service provision.
- To monitor patients, progress and report back progress / inform the team or referrer of any problems regarding timing of interventions, including equipment ordering /delivery and organisations of on- going care.
- To act as a link, liaising with other agencies and departments, to provide efficient and effective communication to expedite progress towards the chosen home environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Integra and other health related systems, eg PAS
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Customer Care
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
- NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
- Excellent administrative experience
- To have worked independently without direct supervision.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Relevant experience within the Health Service
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This advert is for Progress Coordinator - Bodmin CATU with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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