PALS Officer

PALS Officer The closing date is 12 December 2025 The post holder will contribute to the operational management of Patient Advice and Liaison (PALS) enquiries and concerns received from patients and service users, in person, via telephone and via email. They will support facilitation of early resolution to queries and concerns and minimise the risk of enquiries escalating via the formal complaint route. The PALS Officer will act as the link between the patient/service user and staff members to enable resolution to be reached. The post is based within the Complaint and PALS team, which sits within the wider Patient Experience Team. The post holder, along with team members, will be responsible for the day to day operational delivery of the service. Main duties of the job To support the provision of a personal, visible and accessible Patient Liaison and Advice Service To receive concerns, compliments and feedback from patients, carers and visitors To accurately record all contacts, interventions and outcomes on to the Trust's risk management system (QSAFE) To communicate with patients, carers and visitors either face to face, via email or by telephone to discuss their concerns and identify the best means of resolution To offer practical advice and support to patients, carers and visitors To be responsible for escalating a concern where patient safety is at risk To provide non-clinical advice to patients, carers and visitors To actively promote the Patient Advice and Liaison Service through the distribution of literature and ensuring that literature is kept up to date To contribute to ensuring that Trust website information about the service is up to date, and to add and amend information as necessary To contribute to the monitoring and analysis of themes and trends of enquiries and concerns. About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. Job responsibilities Band 3 PALS Officer required 22.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) Team. Using empathy and compassion and, in accordance with data protection and confidentiality regulations, you will provide a frontline problem‑solving and signposting service for patients, carers and visitors to the Trust, sometimes facing challenging discussions. You will be able to listen to concerns raised and act quickly, liaising with Trust staff to find local resolution where possible, thus avoiding escalation to a formal complaint. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required. For more information, please contact Amanda Hood, Head of Patient Experience and Engagement amanda.hood@jpaget.nhs.uk Tel: 01493 452304 Person Specification Qualifications ≥5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English to a high standard Communications skills training Conflict Resolution training Working in a healthcare environment Knowledge Working with members of the general public Working in a healthcare environment Skills Excellent communication skills, including telephone communication IT skills, including working with databases Ability to respond to senior clinicians to reach a satisfactory resolution Ability to work under pressure and to strict timescales Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr