Women and Children's Rota Co-ordinator

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional hospital trust in Shrewsbury seeks an experienced Staffing Coordinator for managing medical staffing rotas. The role involves close collaboration with clinical teams to ensure staffing levels are maintained, reducing errors, and improving efficiency. Candidates must demonstrate excellent planning and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive teams

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Excellent planning and organisational skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent attention to detail.
• Great communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for medical staffing vacancies.
• Review daily unexpected absences and arrange locum cover.
• Liaise with teams to fill temporary vacancies.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

This post involves the day-to-day management of Women and Children's medical staffing rotas, ensuring the appropriate levels of staff and clinical safety are maintained at all times. The post requires an individual with excellent planning and organisational skills. The successful candidate will work closely with Clinical Directors, Consultants, the Senior Management team, and the Medical People Services Department to support these busy departments.

The postholder should be proficient in Microsoft Office, with excellent attention to detail, and be a great communicator. The post holder will work in close liaison with Medical People Services to review and implement processes that improve the efficiency of locum booking, reduce Trust spend, increase patient safety, and minimize errors.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a point of contact for all teams regarding medical staffing vacancies, both short and long term.
• Review unexpected absences daily and find solutions to ensure rota gaps are mitigated, escalating issues to the senior Operational Team if unresolved.
• Arrange locum cover for doctors.
• Liaise with Agile when urgent cover is needed, negotiating hours with medical staff and consulting relevant personnel.
• Collaborate with Agile, consultants, and medical teams to fill temporary vacancies and identify long-term solutions for rota gaps.
• Establish and maintain effective administrative systems between Medical People Services, HR, and payroll.
• Coordinate with Medical Staffing on the progress of vacant posts, investigating delays and seeking resolutions.
• Maintain clear communication with consultants regarding rota issues.

Working for your organisation

You will be part of a friendly, enthusiastic, and caring team. This role offers excellent career development opportunities and the chance to fulfill your potential.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust offers great career prospects and a good work-life balance. Located in an attractive area with beautiful countryside and vibrant towns, the Trust features state-of-the-art facilities, supportive teams, and professional development opportunities.