Acute Take Co-ordinator

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all patients are identified, clinically risk-assessed, and tracked throughout the admission pathway, escalating concerns in line with NEWS2, Trust escalation policies, and specialty pathways.

Working in close collaboration with Patient Flow, ED, UMAC, AMU, AFU, inpatient wards, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the role supports safe patient flow, reduces delays, and contributes to meeting national performance standards while maintaining patient dignity, safety, and experience.

For further information regarding the role advertised, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Desirable: - Management Qualification; - Teaching qualification

Knowledge & Skills