Ward tracker
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport, SK2 7JE
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Ward Tracker, - Band 3:1 x 37.5 hours (permanent)1 x 37.5 hours (fixed term 10 months) The post holder will provide a comprehensive service to the Tru...
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To support the Discharge Team in facilitating timely discharges for complex patients
- Attend Whiteboard rounds and ward rounds, identify actions required and actively manage agreed discharge plans for patients
- Assist in the completion of discharge check lists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident, under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff
- Transfer patients to the discharge lounge if required
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To support the Discharge Team in facilitating timely discharges for complex patients
- Support the maintenance of Advantis ward to ensure it reflects the current discharge plans .
- Attend Whiteboard rounds and ward rounds, identify actions required and actively manage agreed discharge plans for patients with predicted discharge dates within the next 3 days
- Maintain whiteboards/Advantis ward information to ensure it is up to date
- Assist in the completion of discharge check lists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident, under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing staff
- Transfer patients to the discharge lounge if required
- Liaise with the Registered Nurse in charge / shift coordinator and resolve issues preventing prompt patient transfer
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse only, ensure plans are agreed with patient and carers for discharge and ensure they are fully aware of any requirements to assist discharge
- Utilise IT systems to secure and record timely and accurate data relevant to the role and function
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare or equivalent qualification /experience
- GCSE level of education
- Willing to study for Care Certificate
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience /qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient/customer facing role
Desirable
- Experience in a caring role
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand others
- Able to organise self and deliver tasks effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
- Presents self positively and communicates confidently.
- An ability to be patient focused
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring.
- Understanding of health & safety
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of the importance of developing knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Health Service
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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