Ward Operational Coordinator - Acute Medical Unit

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Le South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust recherche un Ward Operational Co-ordinator pour apporter un soutien opérationnel et administratif dans une unité dynamique. Ce poste est idéal pour les candidats souhaitant progresser vers des rôles de gestion ou de ressources humaines, avec des responsabilités variées dans la gestion des équipes et des projets. Les candidats doivent avoir un sens aigü des relations interpersonnelles et être capables de gérer efficacement le travail dans un environnement en évolution rapide.

Qualifications

• Antécédents en administration ou gestion d'entreprise souhaités.
• Compétences interpersonnelles et de communication essentielles.
• Capacité à planifier, prioriser et résoudre des problèmes efficacement.

Responsibilities

• Assister le responsable de l'unité dans la gestion des équipes et des projets.
• Coordonner les horaires et l'absence des employés.
• Soutenir les processus liés aux ressources humaines.

Skills

Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles

Négociation

Communication verbale et écrite

Compétences informatiques

Planification et priorisation

Résolution de problèmes

Education

Administration, gestion des affaires, ou coordination de projet

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the existing teams on AMU, a 42-bed unit with 92 nursing staff. The successful candidate will work alongside our nursing team to help deliver high-quality care.

Reporting directly to the Ward Manager/Senior Sisters, the Ward Operational Co-ordinator will provide operational and administrative support to ensure the wards operate efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include assisting the Ward Manager/Senior Sister in managing team work patterns, meeting schedules, notes, minutes, and actions, project coordination, planning and delivering investigations, and supporting staff-related processes such as sickness absence management, annual leave, and team rostering. This role is varied, engaging, and ideal for individuals seeking progression into management or human resources roles.

Applicants may have backgrounds in administration, business management, or project coordination. Essential skills include excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and the ability to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively, with an understanding of the clinical patient journey.

The post holder will work within the office on this busy, fast-paced unit.

Our Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust provides services across Warwickshire and beyond, including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour, as well as community services. We are a progressive, expanding organization committed to improving quality, integrating pathways, and increasing productivity.

Our core values are: Trusted to provide safe, effective, inclusive, and compassionate care. We encourage all staff to demonstrate these values in their work, regardless of role, as they are central to our approach.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Natalie Cannon
• Job Title: Senior Sister
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone] Ext 4794