Job summary
Are you a compassionate, organised individual with a passion for making a real difference in peoples lives?
If so this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our dynamic team of existing Care Co-ordinators, working with the GP Surgeries that form Trinity Health Group (PCN)
Under the direction of the PCN team, the coordinator will identify a cohort of patients who meet specific criteria as determined by the Service priority areas using population health intelligence.
You will deliver personalised holistic healthcare and support in order to manage their needs proactively, exploring options or a single personalised care and support plan. Provide advice, guidance and signpost to other services, co-ordinate patient care services and work with the care team to evaluate interventions.
Main duties of the job
The Care Co-ordinator will proactively (not an exhaustive list):
Under direction, use population health intelligence to identify a cohort of patients in line with Service priority areas and contractual requirements and undertake intervention as appropriate, reporting back on progress regularly
Help patients to manage their needs through answering queries, making and managing appointments and ensuring that they have good quality written and verbal information to help them make choices about their care, using tools to understand peoples level of knowledge and confidence in managing their own health
Identify when urgent action or a step up in care is required and promptly alert the relevant professionals involved, highlighting any safety concerns
Support the patients to access self-management education courses, peer support and other interventions that support them in their health and wellbeing
Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with multidisciplinary professionals, practice staff and other teams, facilitating a co-ordinated approach, referring and liaising with them in the best interest of the patients care
Work within the parameters of own skills and knowledge, recognising when it is necessary to bring in other expertise or ask for further guidance from peers or supervisors
Any other duties and responsibilities in keeping with the level and nature of the role.
This role will be based primarily at Trinity Health Centre, although this could change
About us
Trinity Health Group is a PCN made up of four practices on the west of the district (Trinity Medical Centre, Maybush Medical Centre, Crofton and Sharlston Medical Practice and Warrengate Medical Centre). Our vision is that all our patients should have the same chance at a happy, healthy life. We believe that a sustainable, resilient Primary Care Service working collaboratively with volunteer and community services and social enterprise organisations supports this vision. Our Mission is to add years to the lives of our patients and to add life to those years.
Details Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £24,477 in line with Conexus Salary Band B
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0430-25-0033
Job locations
Trinity Medical Centre
Thornhill Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF11PG
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional documents attached.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional documents attached.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Experience of working directly with the general public
* Experience of using computer and IT systems with a basic level of IT literacy
Desirable
* Experience of using SystmOne and/or similar
* Experience in Primary Care, voluntary sector and/or healthcare
* Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications
Skills, Aptitude & Knowledge Essential
* Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with people at all levels by telephone, email and face-to-face
* Ability to form a natural bond and put people at ease from all background and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
* Ability to handle pressurised and challenging situations
* Ability to have difficult conversations with confidence and compassion
* Ability to influence and persuade
* Compassionate, respectful and empathic with patients
* Aware of own abilities and know when to seek support if needed
* Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
* Problem solving and interpersonal skills
* Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own homes and care homes with a full driving license and access to a car
* Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision
* Understanding of and prepared to adhere to relevant Policies and Procedures
Desirable
* Basic understanding of Primary Care environment
* Knowledge of the local area and patient demographics
* Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision
Qualifications Essential
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* Willingness to undertake relevant training by the Personalised Care Institute
* Willingness to undertake up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare
Desirable
* Care certificate
* Relevant qualification from the Personalised Care Institute or similar
* Trained in Care Navigation or similar
* Ability to speak a language relevant to the patient demographic
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Experience of working directly with the general public
* Experience of using computer and IT systems with a basic level of IT literacy
Desirable
* Experience of using SystmOne and/or similar
* Experience in Primary Care, voluntary sector and/or healthcare
* Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications
Skills, Aptitude & Knowledge Essential
* Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with people at all levels by telephone, email and face-to-face
* Ability to form a natural bond and put people at ease from all background and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
* Ability to handle pressurised and challenging situations
* Ability to have difficult conversations with confidence and compassion
* Ability to influence and persuade
* Compassionate, respectful and empathic with patients
* Aware of own abilities and know when to seek support if needed
* Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
* Problem solving and interpersonal skills
* Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own homes and care homes with a full driving license and access to a car
* Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision
* Understanding of and prepared to adhere to relevant Policies and Procedures
Desirable
* Basic understanding of Primary Care environment
* Knowledge of the local area and patient demographics
* Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision
Qualifications Essential
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* Willingness to undertake relevant training by the Personalised Care Institute
* Willingness to undertake up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare
Desirable
* Care certificate
* Relevant qualification from the Personalised Care Institute or similar
* Trained in Care Navigation or similar
* Ability to speak a language relevant to the patient demographic
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
Conexus Healthcare CIC
Address
Trinity Medical Centre
Thornhill Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF11PG
Employer's website
https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Conexus Healthcare CIC
Address
Trinity Medical Centre
Thornhill Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF11PG
Employer's website
https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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