Job summary
The East Lancashire Alliance is recruiting a care coordinator to join the team within the Hyndburn Central PCN.
This role will involve working with the various practice sites across Hyndburn central, The role may also interlink with the other teams such as the Pharmacists. Initially a fixed term contract of 2 years, with the possibility after that term, to extend or become permanent. This role requires the post holder to be flexible regarding the working pattern, to ensure all the practices within the PCN are supported according to patient needs etc.
Main duties of the job
Please note that the role of a Care Coordinator is NOT a clinical role.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of wide-ranging and efficient administrative support the Hyndburn Central Primary Care Network (PCN). Typically this support may include the arrangement of meetings, dealing with correspondence, document management, preparing short reports, creating spreadsheets, responding to and the forwarding of e-mails and other administrative tasks such as the minute taking of PCN meetings.
About us
The East Lancashire Alliance is a network of 9 PCNs covering 48 GP practices covering a population of over 390,000 patients across East Lancashire. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable. The Alliance are proud to represent our member practices and to champion our Primary Care Partners, by working with local general practice, and other system partners in the provision of patient centred, local healthcare services.
Each practice has a close-knit team of staff who collectively seek to improve the health of their patient populations.
East Lancashire is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside, to the heart of the vibrant inner Towns and Villages with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Details Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Band 4 (Agenda for change LIKE - NOT Agenda for Change)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0467-25-0044
Job locations
Peel House Medical Practice
1 Paradise Street
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 2EJ
Oswalds Health Centre
Pritchard Street
Blackburn
BB2 3PF
Richmond Medical Centre
421 Blackburn Road
Accrington
BB5 1RT
Accrington Victoria Hospital
Haywood Road
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 6AS
ARG Healthcare
257-259 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 0AL
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of wide-ranging and efficient administrative support the Hyndburn Central Primary Care Network (PCN). Typically this support may include the arrangement of meetings, dealing with correspondence, document management, preparing short reports, creating spreadsheets, responding to and the forwarding of e-mails and other administrative tasks such as the minute taking of PCN meetings.
The Care Coordinator will be part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Administration Team responsible for supporting the care of patients registered with practices within the Hyndburn Central PCN and care homes. This may involve coordinating the work of healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff including volunteers involved in the care of patients registered at GP practices within the wider PCN population.
The post holder 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.
Key aspects of this role will include supporting the following PCN activities:-
The care coordinator will work as a key part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Team and Enhanced Access Service
Work Closely with the GP's and other primary care professionals within PCN to support the delivery of quality patient services for all our patients
Plays an integral role in facilitating MDT's, to improve the continuity of care by acting as a point of contact for residents, families and professionals.
Work with members of the primary care teams to develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data to monitor and evaluate services
Key Responsibilities -
Provide a first point of contact for patients and clinicians in coordinating patients care
Provide administrative support for the Enhanced Access service, including organising staffing rotas, completing patient referrals and to support with the day to day provision of the service.
Deal with incoming queries from patients and/or their carers and other healthcare providers.
Work with PCN manager to utilise GP Practice clinical systems (EMIS) and population health data to proactively identify relevant cohorts of patients to support practices to deliver personalised care and meet the outcomes of the PCN DES Service Specifications e.g., Early Cancer Diagnosis, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Diagnosis
Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and engage fully in the care coordination process.
Work proactively with our Care Homes, for example supporting flu and COVID vaccinations or other healthcare services.
Work proactively with other PCN Additional Roles staff to identify any patient service needs or inequalities and work closely with the Federation team and PCN CDs to work up any projects or initiatives to support patient care.
Support the coordination and delivery of MDTs within the PCN.
To support the PCN Transformation and Development Manager in administrative duties relating to other PCN activities and workstreams, including planning and organising meetings, taking minutes and / or action notes and ensuring they are shared / uploaded where appropriate.
To support the PCN Clinical Director to collect information from member practices, identify anomalies and summarise.
Gather information and undertake enquires for the PCN and the wider group as and when necessary.
Work with the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams group on identified projects as they occur
Monitor tasks to ensure they are completed and care delivered through regular audit of the clinical system.
Provide coordination and navigation for people and their carers across health and care services, working closely with social prescribing link workers and other primary care professionals.
Signpost and organise appointments, follow ups or other actions to help the PCN provide high quality, compassionate care to our patient population.
The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There will be other duties and requirements associated with the job and the right to update the job description from time to time to reflect changes in or to the job.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of wide-ranging and efficient administrative support the Hyndburn Central Primary Care Network (PCN). Typically this support may include the arrangement of meetings, dealing with correspondence, document management, preparing short reports, creating spreadsheets, responding to and the forwarding of e-mails and other administrative tasks such as the minute taking of PCN meetings.
The Care Coordinator will be part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Administration Team responsible for supporting the care of patients registered with practices within the Hyndburn Central PCN and care homes. This may involve coordinating the work of healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff including volunteers involved in the care of patients registered at GP practices within the wider PCN population.
The post holder 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.
Key aspects of this role will include supporting the following PCN activities:-
The care coordinator will work as a key part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Team and Enhanced Access Service
Work Closely with the GP's and other primary care professionals within PCN to support the delivery of quality patient services for all our patients
Plays an integral role in facilitating MDT's, to improve the continuity of care by acting as a point of contact for residents, families and professionals.
Work with members of the primary care teams to develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data to monitor and evaluate services
Key Responsibilities -
Provide a first point of contact for patients and clinicians in coordinating patients care
Provide administrative support for the Enhanced Access service, including organising staffing rotas, completing patient referrals and to support with the day to day provision of the service.
Deal with incoming queries from patients and/or their carers and other healthcare providers.
Work with PCN manager to utilise GP Practice clinical systems (EMIS) and population health data to proactively identify relevant cohorts of patients to support practices to deliver personalised care and meet the outcomes of the PCN DES Service Specifications e.g., Early Cancer Diagnosis, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Diagnosis
Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and engage fully in the care coordination process.
Work proactively with our Care Homes, for example supporting flu and COVID vaccinations or other healthcare services.
Work proactively with other PCN Additional Roles staff to identify any patient service needs or inequalities and work closely with the Federation team and PCN CDs to work up any projects or initiatives to support patient care.
Support the coordination and delivery of MDTs within the PCN.
To support the PCN Transformation and Development Manager in administrative duties relating to other PCN activities and workstreams, including planning and organising meetings, taking minutes and / or action notes and ensuring they are shared / uploaded where appropriate.
To support the PCN Clinical Director to collect information from member practices, identify anomalies and summarise.
Gather information and undertake enquires for the PCN and the wider group as and when necessary.
Work with the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams group on identified projects as they occur
Monitor tasks to ensure they are completed and care delivered through regular audit of the clinical system.
Provide coordination and navigation for people and their carers across health and care services, working closely with social prescribing link workers and other primary care professionals.
Signpost and organise appointments, follow ups or other actions to help the PCN provide high quality, compassionate care to our patient population.
The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There will be other duties and requirements associated with the job and the right to update the job description from time to time to reflect changes in or to the job.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.
* Proficient in MS Office and web-based services
* GCSE Maths & English
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and/or relevant basic/ first level professional Qualification
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 1 year of experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Excellent organisational and administration skills
* Experience handling confidential/sensitive information.
* Experience of providing advice/signposting to service users
Skills/ Abilities Essential
* Able to prioritise and manage own workload
* Able to work as part of a team
* Experience of coordinating and liaising with multiple stakeholders or
* individuals to meet specified outcomes
* Access to own vehicle and Clean driving license
Desirable
* Experience of coproduction with patients or service-users
* Experience of using technology and digital tools to support health and wellbeing
* Knowledge of Information Governance and data quality
* Knowledge of medical patient systems
* Understanding of health and social care processes
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development.
* Proficient in MS Office and web-based services
* GCSE Maths & English
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and/or relevant basic/ first level professional Qualification
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 1 year of experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Excellent organisational and administration skills
* Experience handling confidential/sensitive information.
* Experience of providing advice/signposting to service users
Skills/ Abilities Essential
* Able to prioritise and manage own workload
* Able to work as part of a team
* Experience of coordinating and liaising with multiple stakeholders or
* individuals to meet specified outcomes
* Access to own vehicle and Clean driving license
Desirable
* Experience of coproduction with patients or service-users
* Experience of using technology and digital tools to support health and wellbeing
* Knowledge of Information Governance and data quality
* Knowledge of medical patient systems
* Understanding of health and social care processes
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
East Lancashire Alliance
Address
Peel House Medical Practice
1 Paradise Street
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 2EJ
Employer's website
https://eastlancashirealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
East Lancashire Alliance
Address
Peel House Medical Practice
1 Paradise Street
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 2EJ
Employer's website
https://eastlancashirealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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