Hospice Rapid Access Service - Care Co-Ordinator

Farleigh Hospice; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Care Coordinator to enhance their specialist palliative and end-of-life care services. The successful candidate will manage relationships to ensure appropriate care for patients and lead procurement for care placements. Candidates should be motivated and possess an understanding of GDPR. Join a strong team in a supportive environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Great working environment

Competitive pay and benefit package

Flexible working

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality in handling patient information.
• Team player with motivation, forward thinking and a focus on delivering high-quality specialist palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of nursing home placements and/or domiciliary care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal teams and external organisations.
• Manage timescales sensitively to ensure timely access to care.

Skills

Understanding of GDPR

Team player

Motivated and forward thinking

Focus on delivering high-quality care

Job description

Overview

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. We are looking for a Care Coordinator to join our team. The post will develop relationships both in-house and with external organisations, to ensure that the patient has access to the most appropriate care environment for their holistic needs. The candidate should manage timescales sensitively and have a good understanding of GDPR and confidentiality. You will be a team player, motivated, forward thinking and a talented individual interested in delivering excellent specialist palliative care within the Hospice Rapid Access Service team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of nursing home placements and/or domiciliary care for patients clinically assessed for the Hospice Rapid Access Service.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal teams and external organisations to secure appropriate care environments.
• Manage timescales sensitively to ensure timely access to care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality in handling patient information.
• Team player with motivation, forward thinking and a focus on delivering high-quality specialist palliative care.

Benefits

We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

Additional Information

If you require further information, please view the job description or contact the recruiting manager on 01245 457300 or email [e-mail] for an informal chat. To view the job description, please visit the Farleigh Hospice careers page.

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670