Rota Co-ordinator

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Rota Co-ordinator for its Emergency Department. The role involves managing daily medical rotas, supporting administrative tasks, and ensuring optimal staffing levels. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of thriving under pressure. Additionally, the organization promotes a flexible working atmosphere to accommodate diverse needs. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to escalate issues effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, thriving under pressure and maintaining a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Capability to work independently and use initiative while also being a vital part of a supportive team.
• Proactive in prioritising workloads and maintaining organisational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and manage daily medical rotas for the ED and UTC.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑site teams, fostering a teamwork approach.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Service Manager.
• Ensure the department is optimally staffed daily.
• Support staff training and development.
• Accurately track both planned and unplanned absences.
• Play a critical part in the timely delivery of rotas.

Job description

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic and highly organised individual looking for a dynamic role in a fast‑paced environment? An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Treatment Centres as our Rota Co-ordinator. This integral role offers the chance to make a real impact by ensuring smooth operations within our emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and manage daily medical rotas for the ED and UTC.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑site teams, fostering a teamwork approach and mutual support to balance workloads effectively.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Service Manager, overseeing the smooth delivery of rotas across sites.
• Ensure the department is staffed to optimal levels each day, maximising the skills and potential of the team.
• Support staff training and development, ensuring the team is equipped for success.
• Accurately track both planned and unplanned absences, such as annual leave or sickness, keeping records precise and up‑to‑date.
• Play a critical part in the timely delivery of rotas, ensuring the department is always adequately staffed.

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to escalate issues effectively when necessary.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, thriving under pressure and maintaining a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Capability to work independently and use initiative, while also being a vital part of a supportive team.
• Proactive in prioritising workloads and maintaining organisational excellence.

Commitment to Patient and Staff Well‑Being

We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

Flexible Working

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement, whether that is job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black, Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.