Ward Tracker - C16- Peterborough
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Job summary
Ward C16 is a 20 bedded ward for medicine for older people, medically optimised awaiting discharge support.
To support the clinical staff in the smooth running of the ward. This role will also include general ward clerk duties.
Main duties of the job
- To support the ward manager and ward co-ordinator/NIC in maintaining patient flow.
- To support the clinical staff in keeping e-track up to date.
- Liaise with the duty manager when a bed is available.
- Attend Whiteboard rounds, identify actions required and actively manage agreed discharge plans for patients on the ward.
- Maintain whiteboards and e-track information to ensure it is up to date.
- Arrange or where necessary photocopy notes for patient transfer.
- Assist in the completion of discharge check lists to ensure accurate discharge planning is evident.
- Chase doctors for completion of discharge letter and deliver TTOs if necessary.
- Ensure diagnostic requests are expedited promptly and escalate any delays to the appropriate person. .
- Ensure appropriate transport is arranged for discharge.
- Ensure patients have had the opportunity to complete a friends and family feedback survey.
- Utilise IT systems to secure and record timely and accurate data relevant to the role and function.
- Coordinate admissions and transfers in the wards, and external transfers to other organisations.
- Complete the filing of patient notes when discharged.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Details
Date posted
20 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-Med-5992415
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
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