Description
The Primary Care Research and Care Coordinator will support the delivery and development of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) research portfolio across Barnet and the wider North Thames area, while providing care coordination capacity within St Andrews Medical Practice.
The post-holder will work with academics, research teams, GP practices, clinicians, community partners, care homes and patients to promote research, support study set-up, participant engagement and recruitment, collate data and assist with the effective delivery of a range of studies.
The role combines research coordination with relevant care coordination functions, using established relationships across primary care to improve communication, engagement and participation.
Main duties of the job
- Support the coordination and delivery of research, patient care and service-improvement activities within primary care
- Assist with the set-up and delivery of NIHR research studies, including study administration, participant engagement and recruitment, data collection, record keeping and liaison with researchers, clinicians, academic teams and partner organisations
- Provide enhanced care coordination and navigation, supporting patients to understand agreed pathways, manage appointments and follow-up actions, access appropriate information, digital services, self-management support and community resources
- Act as a key point of contact between patients, GP practices, clinicians and external health, social care, voluntary and research organisations
Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Opportunity to develop research skills and knowledge
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
About us
St Andrews Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing and improving the services we offer.