Coordinator for Outpatient Hospice Service starting 1 October 2026

With 850 beds and over 2,500 employees at two sites in Essen, a broad range of acute care services and medical care at the highest level, Alfried Krupp Hospital is a hospital of supra-regional importance. It is an academic teaching hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen and has 15 medical clinics and over 20 centres. The highest standards of quality, hygiene and high-tech medicine make Alfried Krupp Hospital, which is committed as a foundation hospital to the tradition of the Krupp family, a place that is more than just a workplace through innovation and lived progress – and has been since 1870.

Support for seriously ill people and relatives with psychosocial, palliative and existential questions Determination of support needs and coordination of outpatient care Recruitment, training and support of volunteers as well as organisation of further training, group meetings and supervision Support in complex situations and responsibility in crisis interventions Cooperation with clinics, doctors, SAPV and other institutions as well as representation in expert committees (including ethics committee) Development of services, e.g. grief counselling and suicide prevention, as well as documentation and evaluation for quality assurance

Completed training or degree in nursing, social work, social pedagogy, curative education or a comparable field At least 3 years full-time professional experience in the above areas Completed further training in Palliative Care Further training in coordination of outpatient hospice services (can also be acquired part-time while working) Leadership competence (further training for outpatient hospice services, can also be acquired part-time while working) Experience in hospice and palliative work, oncology or a comparable psychosocial field Experience in working with volunteers and guiding groups is desirable Confidence in handling professional documentation and digital tools Experience in crisis intervention Empathy, resilience and communication skills Sense of responsibility, organisational talent and pedagogical competence Conflict and crisis management skills and willingness to reflect Willingness to participate in supervision Teamwork and enjoyment of multiprofessional collaboration Flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends Class B driving licence

In addition to a centrally located workplace in Essen-Rüttenscheid and Essen-Steele, with very good public transport connections, we offer you an attractive salary, free parking, bike leasing and much more. Since the 19th century, the "Kruppians" have been able to rely on extensive support. It is therefore a matter of course for us to be there for you and your everyday challenges. We know exactly how important physical and mental fitness is. So that you can stay fit, we have the right offers for you. We want to accompany you on your career path in the best possible way and support you in your professional and technical development with an extensive range of offerings.