Hospice Rapid Access Service (HRAS) Care Coordinator

St Luke's Hospice; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Hospice in Basildon is seeking a compassionate Care Coordinator to join our Hospice Rapid Access Service (HRAS). You will coordinate and manage comprehensive care plans to ensure patients receive high-quality care.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience in healthcare, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Permanent, full-time position with salary £27,000 - £30,100.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or care coordination role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuous patient care.
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Providing support and guidance to patients and their families.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Organising and scheduling appointments, treatments, and follow-ups.
• Facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and organised individual to join our Hospice Rapid Access Service (HRAS) as a Care Coordinator. This role is vital in ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of care by coordinating and managing their healthcare plans.

Location: Basildon Hospice

Salary: £27,000 - £30,100 depending on experience
Hours of work: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities for Care Coordinator

The primary duties of the Care Coordinator include:

• Developing and managing comprehensive care plans for patients.

• Coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuous and consistent patient care.

• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as necessary.

• Providing support and guidance to patients and their families regarding healthcare needs and services.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.

• Organising and scheduling appointments, treatments, and follow-ups.

• Facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.

• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards.

Qualifications and Experience Required

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience in a healthcare or care coordination role.

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices (desirable).

Belonging, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. Diverse perspectives and backgrounds contribute to a more innovative and effective team. We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. Our policies ensure fair treatment of all applicants, including considering access requirements for individuals with disabilities.

Right to Work

We are unable to sponsor work permits or visas. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.