NHS Scotland
Clinical Coordinator
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Clinical Coordinator Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Coordinator to join our Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) based at Glenrothes Hospital. CRT has the overall aim of improving the quality of care and outcomes for older people with the intention of allowing them to remain independent within their own homes or communities.
A key aspect of the role is supporting the patient flow through the health system by facilitating early supported discharges from the acute hospitals and by preventing admission to hospital. This will be done by providing therapy and nursing interventions to patients on the caseload.
This post is an essential part of the multidisciplinary team which also includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and healthcare support workers.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the patient flow through the health system
- Facilitating early supported discharges from acute hospitals
- Preventing hospital admissions
- Providing therapy and nursing interventions
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Sound administrative and coordinating skills
- Good decision and reasoning skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
Qualifications
- Previous NHS or similar experience working in a busy office environment
- HNC or equivalent relevant previous administrative experience
- Supporting the day-to-day functions of the team, including coordinating rota patterns and liaising with hospitals to plan discharges
- Ability to travel and support in other community rehabilitation team sites
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Benefits
- Regular supervision
- Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Training opportunities
Application Process
- Interviews will take place face to face
- Informal enquiries can be directed to Jennifer Meldrum, Team Lead Glenrothes CRT, 01592 740193, jennifer.meldrum@nhs.scot
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