Band 4 Specialist Palliative Care Fast Track Discharge Coordinator

Job overview

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for secretarial and administrative support to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT). The main role will be to support the facilitation of fast-track discharges for patients nearing the end of their life. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the fast track care plans, working in collaboration with local Integrated Care Board (ICB) to commission care packages for home, care homes and Saint Francis Hospice to meet the patients’ needs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.