Deputy Clinical Lead - End of Life Urgent Care Service

Job summary

Hours: 37.5Hours Per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, well-motivated professional to specialise in end-of-life care.

Main duties of the job

As the Band 6 Deputy Clinical Lead, you will be supporting the Clinical Lead for EOLUCSto Manage the operational management of the EOLUCS team whoseaim is to support community-based end of life (EOL) patients in meeting their preferred place of care/death and prevent inappropriate admission to secondary care.

The post holder will support the clinical decision making for those patients under the care of EOLUCS, undertaking specialist holistic assessment of patient/family needs in partnership with the patient and their family/carer as required. Developing and being responsible for networking and building relationships with both internal and external health and social services to ensure patients receive appropriate joined up care as part of a system wide approach to EOL care within the catchment area we serve as a Hospice.

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post withNurse Consultant / Clinical Operations Lead -Jen Nicholls on 01752 964 200 / 07920561750.

About us

Were an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

St Lukes is a friendly, dynamic and progressive organisation, where innovation and a can-do ethos is championed; we would value those with the desire to work in this specialist area.

As a staff member of St Lukes you will receive an attractive employment package, which includes 7 weeks annual leave rising with service (inc. bank hols) and membership to a cash back health plan.