Motor Neurone Disease Care Co-ordinator

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Plymouth is seeking a care co-ordinator to manage a caseload of MND patients and participate in multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will develop education programs, enhance clinical management skills, and support patients throughout their care journey. Opportunities for flexible working and career development are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex caseloads of patients.
• Ability to conduct clinical research and education activities.
• Familiarity with MND Gold Standard guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of MND patients independently.
• Run MND MDT clinics and participate in meetings.
• Develop education programs for MDT teams.

Skills

Clinical management skills

Expertise in MND care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant clinical qualifications

Job description

The Peninsula MND Care and Research Network is seeking a new care co-ordinator to join their team.

We are recruiting a Band 7 professional to work within the MND team covering parts of Devon, depending on their home location. The role involves managing a caseload of MND patients independently, visiting patients at home, running MND MDT clinics, participating in MDT meetings, and coordinating assessments and referrals. The position offers opportunities to develop clinical management skills and potentially take on more managerial responsibilities in the future, helping to shape MND care in the South West.

The role includes involvement in clinical research, education, and audit activities. The successful candidate will support patients with complex emotional and physical needs according to MND Gold Standard guidelines, facilitate MDT models, and serve as the Devon-wide clinical specialist providing support and advice to care teams.

Additional responsibilities include developing education programs for MDT teams across various settings, providing information and support to patients and carers, and supporting patients through their journey from diagnosis to end of life care. The role also involves working with the MND Association to support research initiatives and develop clinical research for MND patients.

The post offers a pathway to gain the necessary skills for clinical management of the service, working closely with the current lead. The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust values diversity and work-life balance, offering career development opportunities in a vibrant city. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, with flexible working options available upon prior discussion.

Please note that all communication will be electronic. For application support or reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team at 01752 432100. If not shortlisted, candidates will be informed within four weeks of the closing date.