Medical Rota & Leave Coordinator for Doctors

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy NHS Trust in Suffolk is looking for a professional to develop and maintain the Emergency Department and General Medicine services. Responsibilities include managing locum requests, maintaining medical rotas, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates should be effective at liaising with medical staff and management to maintain service requirements. Join a supportive environment dedicated to inclusive teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Emergency Department/General Medicine for consultants and junior doctors.
• Liaise with management to ascertain where locums are required and approve funding.
• Allocate and record annual leave maintaining service and patient safety.
• Plan and maintain medical rotas ensuring appropriate cover.
• Ensure sufficient staffing for ward rounds.
• Liaise with doctors and management for quality patient care and safety.
• Resolve day-to-day situations affecting service and patient care.
• Assist in projects related to rota coordination.
• Link with HR on rota compliance issues.
• Attend inductions regarding the rota and leave application rules.

Job description

A busy NHS Trust in Suffolk is looking for a professional to develop and maintain the Emergency Department and General Medicine services. Responsibilities include managing locum requests, maintaining medical rotas, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates should be effective at liaising with medical staff and management to maintain service requirements. Join a supportive environment dedicated to inclusive teamwork.