Mid Furness ICC Care Coordinator

Mid Furness ICC's core team is a small multidisciplinary team that supports and promotes collaborative working between health, social care, other agencies and the community. In addition the team attends external health promotion events and we even organise our own too, occasionally you would be expected to support these. A permanent opportunity has arisen for 2 Care Coordinators to join the team. We are looking for a friendly and proactive team member to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based patient care, liaising with the multidisciplinary team within a community setting, supporting our residents to live independently. Based within the Ulverston Health Centre with travel across Ulverston, Dalton in Furness, Askam in Furness, Broughton in Furness and surrounding villages.Main duties of the jobThe ICC has an extensive network of local service providers which you will utilise to implement the anticipatory care plans. The roles will involve liaising closely with other providers from both statutory and voluntary agencies. We are looking for 2 Care Coordinator who are
1st level registered nurse or allied health professional Passionate about caring for people in their own homes Focussed on preventive care and admission avoidance Independent,resourceful, andproactive
We value training and development.We want all ourteamto develop their learning and careers and we will endeavour to support you to study further and extend your own knowledge. As a team wedevelop and implement comprehensive packages of information, education and support for patients and their carers/relatives, which may include attendance at local public events/health festivals.The role offers opportunity todevelop and maintain an area of clinical expertise.About usWe operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs the Care Coordinators for Mid Furness Integrated Care Community (ICC) you will meet with people in their homes to unravel their health and social needs. You will coordinate their care, offer advice, and organise additional support. As the Care Coordinator you will work with families to support their relative and keep them independent. You will undertake fullholisticassessments ofhealth and social needs,whichonce documented willcreatean anticipatory care plan.Thisplan will be shared with other health and social care professionals to communicatethe personsinformed choices about how and where they want to besupported in the future. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website SpecificationRelevant qualificationEssential
Registered Nurse or AHP
Desirable
Post registration clinical course Mentor or working toward
Ctd Professional DevelopmentEssential
Evidence of professional development Community Experience
Desirable
Effective communicator
Core SkillEssential
Multidisciplinary working with others Knowledge, experience and management of Long Term Conditions or Frailty
Desirable
Understands ethos of ICC
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddressUlverston Community Health Centre Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BTAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 331-C3360424
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