Rostering & Workforce Optimization Leader

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Disability Confident employer

Development opportunities

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a Rostering Manager to lead the rostering service and workforce deployment across clinical and non-clinical areas. You will work with nursing, medical, operational and digital colleagues to optimise rosters, improve compliance, and support safer staffing decisions, while delivering compassionate, inclusive leadership.

The role requires registration with NMC/HCPC/GMC/GPhC and a track record of rostering leadership and data-driven

Qualifications

• A current or previous professional registration with the NMC, HCPC, GMC, or GPhC.
• Significant experience leading rostering, staffing, workforce deployment, or operational workforce services.
• Strong knowledge of safer staffing principles, workforce planning, and roster governance.
• Experience of eRostering systems, workforce reporting, and performance management.
• Proven ability to influence senior clinicians, managers, and operational teams.
• A commitment to delivering excellent services through compassionate, inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Trust's central rostering service and workforce deployment function.
• Driving compliance with Agenda for Change, Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions, Working Time Regulations, and rostering standards.
• Optimising eRostering systems to support safe staffing and operational effectiveness.
• Using workforce data, KPIs, and rostering intelligence to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Supporting managers and clinical teams to maximise workforce utilisation and roster performance.
• Leading training, compliance monitoring, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

NMC/HCPC/GMC/GPhC registration

Rostering leadership

Workforce deployment

eRostering systems

Workforce reporting & performance

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex is seeking a Rostering Manager to lead the rostering service and workforce deployment across clinical and non-clinical areas. You will work with nursing, medical, operational and digital colleagues to optimise rosters, improve compliance, and support safer staffing decisions, while delivering compassionate, inclusive leadership.

The role requires registration with NMC/HCPC/GMC/GPhC and a track record of rostering leadership and data-driven