Admissions & Ward Operations Coordinator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Brooke Treatment Unit. You will support the efficient running of the unit alongside the Ward Manager and Operational Service Team.

Key duties include maintaining the elective waiting list, coordinating admissions and discharges, and handling day-to-day admin while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to maintain waiting lists and coordinate admissions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain waiting list for urgent, semi-urgent and planned admissions; organise admissions and discharges.
• Manning the reception desk when needed; meeting and clerking patients.
• Liaise with medical/nursing staff and MDT to ensure timely investigations.
• Undertake general administrative duties with confidential patient records.
• Coordinate case conferences and meetings; notify attendees of details.
• Handle inquiries from service users/relatives in stressful situations.
• Organise outpatient appointments for follow-ups post discharge.
• Assist ward managers in investigating non-clinical adverse events.
• Support ward managers to maintain high efficiency and reduce risk of harm.

Skills

Administrative support

Admissions coordination

Waiting list management

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Meeting coordination

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Brooke Treatment Unit. You will support the efficient running of the unit alongside the Ward Manager and Operational Service Team.

Key duties include maintaining the elective waiting list, coordinating admissions and discharges, and handling day-to-day admin while maintaining patient confidentiality.