Job overview
Part time 15 hpw
Ward 4 is a 30 bedded inpatient ward, providing medical care and rehabilitation to older patients and those who have had a stroke.
Ward 4 require an additional Ward Coordinator to work as an integral part of the ward team. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities services in the ward area ensuring a organised, clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of administrative and the organisation of other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs as determined by the ward manager.
The post holder will be required to monitor quality standards and report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
Main duties of the job
ensure services are organised to enable the delivery of safe and high quality patient care
keep all patient/team and ward records up to date
act as the first point of contact to all visitors to the ward, including patients, relatives/carers and MDT members
respond to phone calls from relatives/carers and professionals
monitor, order and put away all ward stocks/equipment
act as a fire warden
contribute to ward audit and service improvements
attend meetings , take minutes and distribute these to the wider team
ensure safe and appropriate referrals as part of the patient discharge pathway
contribute to clinical governance, infections control and ward assurance standards
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ensure services are organised to enable the delivery of safe and high quality patient care
keep all patient/team and ward records up to date
act as the first point of contact to all visitors to the ward, including patients, relatives/carers and MDT members
respond to phone calls from relatives/carers and professionals
monitor, order and put away all ward stocks/equipment
act as a fire warden
contribute to ward audit and service improvements
attend meetings , take minutes and distribute these to the wider team
ensure safe and appropriate referrals as part of the patient discharge pathway
contribute to clinical governance, infections control and ward assurance standards
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- ECDL
- Customer care qualification
- Basic CPR/Moving and Handling/Fire/Food Hygiene
- NVQ level1/2/3 qualification
Experience, knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of PAS system for admissions, transfers and discharges
- Good Keyboard Skills/IT Skills
- Good Customer care skills
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This advert is for Ward Co-Ordinator with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Shields, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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