Patient Support and Advocacy Officer, North Scotland

We have a very exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys working on the front-line of patient support in across the Highlands, Islands and Grampian area. This role will deliver Kidney Care UK s Patient Support and Advocacy service in the Highlands, Islands and Grampian region. This varied role deals with every aspect of a patient s life that supports better outcomes: welfare benefits, practical, emotional and social support. As well as directly supporting patients, you will raise awareness of the wide range of local and national resources available to kidney patients, and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other stakeholder groups in the region. Based at home (laptop and mobile phone provided), you will be expected to travel independently across the region and manage your own caseload with the support of your line manager and other members of our national friendly, committed team. We ll provide the training, you ll bring enthusiasm and your experience of working with chronically ill patients in a social, care or health role. The role is a two-year contract initially. We can consider applications for a split role or job share, please indicate the hours you are seeking. Applications from those with experience of living with CKD in a personal or professional capacity are particularly welcome., None specified

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Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a long term kidney patient we have lots of information on the many aspects of kidney health - including dialysis, kidney function, and transplants.

the of working with chronically ill patients in a social, care or health role. The role is a two-year contract initially. We can consider applications for a split role or job share, please indicate the hours you are seeking. Applications from those with experience of living with CKD in a personal or professional capacity are particularly welcome., None specified
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Whether you're newly diagnosed or a long term kidney patient we have lots of information on the many aspects of kidney health - including dialysis, kidney function, and transplants.