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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 30, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • London

Requirements

  • - Enthusiastic care coordinators from Nursing, Social work, and OT professional background
  • - Social Workers offered a contract to work under South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
  • - Post holder will work as Care Coordinator for service users with complex mental health difficulties
  • - Must have excellent self-management skills and work collaboratively within the team
  • - Formulate flexible, robust, and holistic care plans
  • - Work well under pressure and experienced in dynamic risk assessment
  • - Excellent communication skills
  • - Successful candidate required to provide evidence of full vaccination status against Covid-19
  • Benefits:
  • - Comprehensive pay, pensions, and leave package
  • - Work life balance, flexible working options
  • - Career development opportunities
  • - Car lease and keyworker housing available
  • - NHS discounts
  • - Career pathways available to progress into other roles
  • - Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • For further details / informal visits contact:
  • Name: Percy Chinouya
  • Job title: Team Manager
  • Email address: percy.chinouya@slam.nhs.uk
  • Telephone number: 07736458206

Responsibilities

  • - Work as Care Coordinator for a caseload of service users in the local community who have complex mental health difficulties
  • - Work with carers where applicable
  • - Have excellent self-management skills
  • - Work collaboratively within the team
  • - Formulate flexible, robust, and holistic care plans with service users and/or carers
  • - Work well under pressure
  • - Be experienced in dynamic risk assessment
  • - Have excellent communication skills

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Care Coordinator position?

Candidates for the Care Coordinator position should have a relevant professional background in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.

What is the nature of the caseload for the Care Coordinator?

The Care Coordinator will manage a caseload of service users in the local community who have complex mental health difficulties and will also work with their carers where applicable.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are plenty of opportunities for career development, including pathways to Senior Clinical Practitioner or Clinical Team Leader roles, as well as ongoing training in Leadership and MSc programs.

What support is available for work-life balance?

We support work-life balance and offer flexible working options, including part-time working and job sharing.

What benefits are included with this position?

Benefits include a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package, flexible working options, career development programs, competitive car lease deals, keyworker housing, and NHS discounts.

Are there any vaccination requirements for this position?

Yes, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination status against Covid-19 in line with the new Coronavirus Regulations 2021.

How can I contact someone for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Percy Chinouya, the Team Manager, via email at percy.chinouya@slam.nhs.uk or by phone at 07736458206.

What is the structure of the Community Mental Health Team?

The Community Mental Health Team is a generic team integrated with Croydon Social Care and consists of multi-disciplinary professionals working collaboratively.

How does this role contribute to the NHS Long Term Plan?

The Care Coordinator role is part of the service transformation aimed at enhancing quality service delivery, improving user experiences, and maintaining staff morale in alignment with the NHS Long Term Plan.

Will I receive training and support in my role as a Care Coordinator?

Yes, ongoing training and support will be provided, including mentoring, coaching, and various talent development programs.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.