Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Tracker

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

The post holder will provide a comprehensive service to the Trust with a focus to facilitate effective and timely discharge of patients no longer requiring acute care.

The role requires clear communication between the Hospital Discharge Team, the Discharge to Assess Hub and the wards to ensure safe timely discharge of all patients .

Main duties of the job

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

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

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.

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

Details

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7684502

Job locations

Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses 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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses 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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ - Level 2 or equivalent experience in caring role

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in patient/customer facing role

Desirable

  • 2 years experience in patient facing role

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate in complex situations

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS

Desirable

  • understanding of NHS discharge process
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ - Level 2 or equivalent experience in caring role

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in patient/customer facing role

Desirable

  • 2 years experience in patient facing role

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate in complex situations

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS

Desirable

  • understanding of NHS discharge process

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team lead

Rose Diver

rosemary.diver@stockport.nhs.uk

01614195880

Details

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7684502

Job locations

Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Supporting documents

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