Job Summary
The PCN Care Co-ordinator plays an important role within a PCN to proactively identify and work with people to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services.
The postholder will deliver NHS Health Checks in line with national guidance and provide administrative follow-up to ensure continuity of care. They will also support general hub coordination and front, patient navigation, and population health initiatives.
The role includes participation in a rota covering extended access hours to include two weekday evenings (currently Wednesday and Thursday until 8 pm) andSaturdays (9am 5pm)
Main duties of the job
NHS Health Check Delivery
* Deliver NHS Health Checks for eligible patients, carrying our near point of care testing, including lifestyle assessments, and cardiovascular risk scoring.
* Provide brief interventions and health promotion advice tailored to individual risk profiles.
* Accurately document clinical data in patient records using appropriate systems.
Administrative Follow-Up
* Manage post-check communications, including results, follow-up bookings, and referrals.
* Ensure accurate coding and data entry in line with NHS Health Check programme requirements.
* Support reporting and audit processes to maintain service quality
Care Coordination & Hub Support
* Act as first point of contact for patients accessing the Health & Wellbeing Hub (face-to-face, phone, email).
* Book patients into appropriate services and signpost to community resources.
* Promote hub services and events, including via social media platforms.
Teamwork & Rota Commitment
* Work collaboratively within the Care Co-ordinator team, supporting shared goals and mutual learning.
* Participate in extended access rota, including evenings and Saturdays.
* Ensure consistent service delivery across all sessions.
Service Development & Governance
* Maintain accurate records and adhere to data protection and safeguarding policies.
* Support delivery of PCN Network DES, enhanced services, and population health initiatives.
About Us
Bridgwater Bay Primary Care Network (PCN) is the largest PCN in Somerset with 9 GP practices supporting 85,000 patients from a diverse population spread across town and rural locations.
As a PCN we are forward thinking, innovate and driven to deliver the best patient care for our population. This includes health population management, and this role ties in with supporting that and tracking the improvements we can make to patients lives. The role will be based at Victoria Park Health and Wellbeing Hub which is a shared space between the Primary Care Network and Somerset Foundation Trust.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
A5363-25-0004
Job locations
Victoria Park Health & Wellbeing Hub
Victoria Park Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7AS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* NHS Health Check Delivery
* Administrative Follow-Up
* Care Coordination & Hub Support
* Teamwork & Rota Commitment
* Service Development & Governance
Professional development
Work within a clinical team point for advice and support.
Undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities, and provide evidence of learning activity as required;
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
Miscellaneous
Establish strong working relationships with GPs and practice teams and hub teams and work collaboratively with other care coordinators, social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches, supporting each other, respecting each others views and meeting regularly as a team;
Act as a champion for personalised care and shared decision making within the PCN
Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Identify opportunities and gaps in the service and provide feedback to continually improve the service and contribute to service planning
Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and reduction of health inequalities
Work in accordance with the PCNs policies and procedures
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility
Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the PCN to improve and support primary care.
To support in the delivery of the PCN Network DES, enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* NHS Health Check Delivery
* Administrative Follow-Up
* Care Coordination & Hub Support
* Teamwork & Rota Commitment
* Service Development & Governance
Professional development
Work within a clinical team point for advice and support.
Undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities, and provide evidence of learning activity as required;
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
Miscellaneous
Establish strong working relationships with GPs and practice teams and hub teams and work collaboratively with other care coordinators, social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches, supporting each other, respecting each others views and meeting regularly as a team;
Act as a champion for personalised care and shared decision making within the PCN
Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Identify opportunities and gaps in the service and provide feedback to continually improve the service and contribute to service planning
Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and reduction of health inequalities
Work in accordance with the PCNs policies and procedures
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility
Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the PCN to improve and support primary care.
To support in the delivery of the PCN Network DES, enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the PCN
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent
* Care Certificate
* NHS Health Check delivery experience
* Experience of health coaching or motivational interviewing
* High level of written and verbal communication skills
* 5 GCSEs including English & Math
* Ability to use Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
* ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* KNOWLEDGE
* Knowledge and understanding of administrative elements surrounding personalised and support care planning.
* Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers.
* Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping.
* Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs.
* Ability to recognise and work within limits of competence and seek advice when needed.
* Basic knowledge of long term conditions and the complexities involved - medical, physical, emotional and social.
* Knowledge of, and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.
* EXPERIENCE
* Experience of administrative and IT systems.
* Experience of working within multi- professional team environments.
* Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role.
* Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of service.
Communication and Other
Essential
* COMMUNICATION SKILLS
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
* Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide personalised support in a non-judgemental way.
* OTHER
* Access to own transport.
* Ability to travel across the locality.
Person Specification
Essential
* COMMUNICATION SKILLS
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
* Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide personalised support in a non-judgemental way.
* OTHER
* Access to own transport.
* Ability to travel across the locality.
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
Bridgwater Bay Primary Care Network
Address
Victoria Park Health & Wellbeing Hub
Victoria Park Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7AS
Employer's website
https://www.bridgwaterbayhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bridgwater Bay Primary Care Network
Address
Victoria Park Health & Wellbeing Hub
Victoria Park Drive
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7AS
Employer's website
https://www.bridgwaterbayhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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