Ward tracker
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport, SK2 7JEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Ward tracker: Permanent (37.5 hours) The post holder will provide a comprehensive service to the Trust with a focus to facilitate effective and timely...
- 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
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
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
Desirable: - Experience in a caring role; - Experience in patient/customer facing 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
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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