Anaesthetic Rota Co-ordinator (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anaesthetic Rota Co-ordinator (Internal Only) to create and manage the rota, ensuring staffing levels and theatre utilisation are sustained. You will work with Theatre Schedulers/Managers and a small team to maintain continuity of service and respond to urgent rota changes.

The role is based in Exeter with a 32-hour week (Monday to Friday).

Qualifications

• Develop specialist knowledge to manage the rota.
• Prepare monthly tracking spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with Theatre Schedulers/Managers to ensure continuity of service.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the anaesthetic rota to maintain staffing levels.
• Respond effectively to unplanned urgent rota changes.
• Work with Theatre Schedulers/Managers to maximise theatre utilisation.

Skills

Planning

Negotiation

Organisation

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Vacancies Anaesthetic Rota Co-ordinator (Internal Only)

Role Summary

The post holder is responsible for the creation and day to day management of the Anaesthetic Rota, ensuring staff levels are maintained at all times. This will require excellent planning, negotiating and organisational skills to ensure plans/changes are implemented and communicated. The ability to respond effectively and autonomously to unplanned urgent changes to the rota is also required.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The post holder will need to develop specialist knowledge in a short time to be able to manage the rota. The post holder will prepare monthly tracking spread sheets which are reported to Financial Accounts. The post holder will be sharing workload with another rota co-ordinator and 2 rota administrators. The post holder will work closely with the Theatre Schedulers/Managers to ensure continuity of service and maximise theatre utilisation.

Working Pattern:Monday to Friday - 32 hours per week

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:Elena Hambly, Operations Manager for Critical Care on 01392 203165, [e-mail]

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

Anaesthetic Rota Co-ordinator (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 4: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-75041-14132
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 4 September, 2026
• Job Category Administration