Administrator - Rota and Elective Caesarean

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Administrator to support maternity rosters and elective caesarean section (ELCS) pathways. The role focuses on accurate data management, roster control, and coordination to ensure safe staffing and efficient patient flow within the maternity services.

The post holder will handle day-to-day roster administration, sickness recording and shift finalisation, escalating complex issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Vocational Level 4 or Higher National Diploma Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge/understanding of a range of administrative procedures requiring ongoing job training and experience.
• Experience of Medical Staffing Rosters.
• Evidence of further development.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support for the day-to-day management of maternity rosters and ELCS pathways.
• Act as a key point of contact for routine rota and elective CS administration, supporting safe staffing and patient pathways via accurate data management, coordination and communication.
• Undertake operational administrative tasks including recording sickness, finalising shifts and maintaining roster accuracy.

Education

Vocational Level 4 or Higher National Diploma Qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge/understanding of administrative procedures

Experience of Medical Staffing Rosters

Evidence of further development

Job description

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Bath Town Bath Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Administrator - Rota and Elective Caesarean

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

We are looking for a experienced administrator to support our maternity teams. The post holder will provide essential administrative support for the day-to-day management of maternity rosters and elective caesarean section (ELCS) pathways. You will be a key point of contact for routine rota and elective CS administration, the role supports safe staffing and effective patient pathways through accurate data management, coordination, and communication.

The post holder will undertake operational administrative tasks including
recording sickness, finalising shifts, maintaining roster accuracy, and
supporting the booking and management of elective caesarean lists. If you have a skill set matches this description then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide essential administrative support for the day-to-day
management of maternity rosters and elective caesarean section (ELCS)
pathways. Acting as a key point of contact for routine rota and elective CS
administration, the role supports safe staffing and effective patient pathways
through accurate data management, coordination, and communication.
The post holder will undertake operational administrative tasks including
recording sickness, finalising shifts, maintaining roster accuracy, and supporting the booking and management of elective caesarean lists. The post holder is not responsible for strategic staffing decisions and will escalat
concerns, risks, and unresolved issues to the Rota Coordinator, Workforce Systems Officer, Band 7 Team Leads, or Senior Leadership Team as
appropri

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide essential administrative support for the day-to-day
management of maternity rosters and elective caesarean section (ELCS)
pathways. Acting as a key point of contact for routine rota and elective CS
administration, the role supports safe staffing and effective patient pathways
through accurate data management, coordination, and communication.
The post holder will undertake operational administrative tasks including
recording sickness, finalising shifts, maintaining roster accuracy, and
supporting the booking and management of elective caesarean lists. The post

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Vocational Level 4 or Higher National Diploma Qualification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge/understanding of a range of administrative procedures requiring on- going job training and experience
• Experience of Medical Staffing Rosters
• Evidence of further development

Knowledge and expereince

• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Experience in meeting operational objectives
• Ability to liaise with Maternity staff confidently and with credibility
• Awareness of hospital practices
• Experience of coordinating staff rota
• Previous experience in NHS

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.