Specialist Palliative Care Clerical Officer | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Posting date:	26 August 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 September 2025
Location:	Accrington, BB5 0RE
Company:	East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7187624/435-CIC-046-25

Summary

Are you looking for a career where your organisational skills and attention to detail directly support compassionate care? Do you thrive in a role that combines administrative excellence with the opportunity to help patients and families during critical moments in their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our specialist palliative care team as a Clerical Officer.

Why This Role Is Special

Palliative care is about providing comfort, dignity, and support to those facing serious illnesses. As a Clerical Officer, you will be at the heart of ensuring the smooth operation of our Specialist Palliative Care services. Your work will help ensure that patients and families receive the care they need when they need it most.

This is more than just a clerical role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that brings comfort and dignity to patients and families when they need it most. If you're ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

As this is a 7-day service, you will be required to work weekends on an estimated 1 in 4 basis. You will also need access to your own transport as there will be occasions where you are required to work from our Hospital team base at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
• Managing patient records with precision and confidentiality
• Provide pro-active and responsive operational support to the team
• Supporting families and patients by providing clear, compassionate communication
• Assisting in the organisation of key meetings, ensuring the service runs efficiently
• Handling queries and providing administrative support to the specialist care team

Working for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) offers a rewarding and supportive environment. The Trust is known for its commitment to providing safe, personal, and effective care, serving over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and beyond.

So why could ELHT be a great place to work for you?:
• Supportive Culture: ELHT fosters an open and collaborative culture, ensuring staff feel valued and appreciated.
• Career Development: The Trust invests in training and development, helping employees grow and achieve their potential.
• Flexibility: ELHT offers flexible and agile working options to help staff balance their personal and professional lives.
• Diversity and Inclusion: ELHT values a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and promotes equality.

For full details of the role, please refer to the job description and person specification.

If you would like an informal discussion around the role, please see details below.


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025