This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
An exciting, rare opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic, friendly Admin Team for Community Specialist Palliative Care, supporting the Community Specialist Palliative Care Countywide Team.
The main role is managing referrals from Consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals.
The role involves organising meetings, data collection, occasional making and receiving telephone calls, ordering equipment and office supplies.
You will need to be computer literate. You will be required to work using your own initiative with the ability to organise and prioritise work efficiently. You must be able to communicate well and have an adaptable and flexible attitude to your work.
The vacancy will be based at Liskeard Hospital, 15 hrs/week to be worked flexibly, to be discussed at interview.
To provide a comprehensive and full ranging administration/co-ordination service to the Countywide Community Specialist Palliative Care Team working remotely. Working in conjunction with colleagues, healthcare professionals and stakeholders to provide an efficient service.
It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for nursing colleagues, other specialist palliative care providers and on occasion, service users.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks and IT processes outlined, as well as maintaining strong communication and working relationships with the integrated Specialist Palliative Care team and external provider of care.
We're an NHS community health provider Trust based in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and health-based care to improve people's physical health.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our community hospitals. Our aspirations is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately, 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the number of people who use our services.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
