Motor Neurone Disease Coordinator

DO YOU WANT A NEW ROLE WITH IMPROVED JOB SATISFACTION;

AND HIGH QUALITY OF WORK IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT?

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changings needs of the community we serve and we are looking for highly motivated Motor Neurone Disease Co-ordinator to join our clinical team.

As a Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Co-ordinator you will work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing specialist advice, information and supportive care to hospice patients living with MND and their families, liaising and referring on as necessary to appropriate health and social care professionals.

As the Farleigh Hospice MND Co-ordinator you will support patients and carers in their own homes, in the Inpatient unit, at outpatient appointments and within a group setting. You will be empathetic with excellent communication skills and be confident to engage in difficult conversations.  

You will be a proactive problem solver with a “can do” attitude.

You will have established administrative skills and be able to organise MDT meetings across service areas. You will provide expert information and resources on the care of those living with MND to colleagues and other health and social care colleagues. You will participate in building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders to deliver the best possible coordinated care for patients living with MND within Mid Essex.  

In return, you will be supported by a dedicated team and have access to excellent professional leadership, supervision and educational opportunities.

We can offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

For the full job description, please click here.

If you are excited as we are about the role we look forward to hearing from you, we would encourage informal discussions and visits to the hospice prior to interview.

Please contact Nikki Tuff (Locality Care Team Manager, South Team) via email nikki.tuff@farleighhospice.org for additional information.

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s emailed direct – please apply via the Farleigh website – thank you.

(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated.  To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670.