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Job summary

Main area
Frailty
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-9059WHH
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
WHH
Town
Ashford, Kent
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/09/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Frailty Clinical Pathway Coordinator

Band 3

Job overview

As a team our aim is to support people living with frailty and their relatives/carers when they are attending the acute hospital. The role of Frailty Clinical Pathway Coordinator is to ensure the smooth running of the frailty service, both on the Frailty Assessment Unit and the wider frailty caseload. To provide full and comprehensive admin support to the frailty MDT; this may include co-ordination of both clinical and non-clinical activities on the unit and within the Emergency department and wards. Duties may include, contact with front line service users, members of the public and other external stakeholders. This post will include organisation and maintenance of effective systems (paper based and electronic) and typing and preparation of correspondence. (these could be Medical or non-Medical staff).

Main duties of the job

Undertake clerical tasks supporting frailty MDT.
Telephone enquiries directed to the frailty team.
Take messages accurately.
Assist in the collection of patient  details and history. 
Uploading of clinical documentation.
Sending of SBAR referrals to community services.
Attending Teams meetings with Community services.
Arrange and attend MDT meetings, minute these.
Booking of Frailty Hot Clinic appointments.
Holding investigation lists for Frail and HCOOP patients.
Arrange follow up with patient and clinicians.
Assist in the collection, collation and presentation of activity data required. Booking of teaching rooms,
Booking of meeting rooms
Preparing papers.
Ensuring effective time management and forward planning the frailty service.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within an MDT
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working within a healthcare or medical environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Computer literate (including Word and Excell)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with key clinical systems used within The Trust

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of a range of administration procedures

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kim Fittall
Job title
Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Frailty
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07771345703
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