Clinical Lead - End Urgent Care Service; EOLUCS

Overview

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

The post holder is responsible for the operational management of the EOLUCS service/team whose aim 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 lead in 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.

St Luke's 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 Luke's 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.