Ward Operations Coordinator - Discharge & Patient Liaison

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk to support Ward 23 in coordinating daily ward operations. The role involves liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient flow, discharge planning, and clear communication with patients and families.

The successful candidate will work 08:00–16:00, two days per week (Mon–Fri), in a busy ward environment, prioritising tasks, maintaining records, and upholding information governance standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
• Good records management in line with information governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the ward.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.
• Assist with safe discharge planning and coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Organisational skills

Information governance

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Clerk to support Ward 23 in coordinating daily ward operations. The role involves liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient flow, discharge planning, and clear communication with patients and families.

The successful candidate will work 08:00–16:00, two days per week (Mon–Fri), in a busy ward environment, prioritising tasks, maintaining records, and upholding information governance standards.