Chapelfield Medical Centre

Rota Co-ordinator

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

To coordinate and take overall responsibility for both clinical and non-clinical rotas.

Coordinate appointments in line with clinician responsibilities, managing DNA appointments and reflecting annual leave/ absences in appointment availability.

Work with on call team to support reception in making appointments in a timely manner. Making sure that all appointments are filled and support administrative teams in making sure patients are seen in a timely manner where needed.

Oversight of problems and liaising with the line manager when locums are needed or changes being made to the rota.

Main duties of the job

Rota coordinator is responsible for:

Compiling administration and clinical staff rotas

Reviewing and updating all rota policies and procedures as required to support the management team

Supporting the management team in the compilation of practice reports and the practice development plan as needed

Coordinating the provision of temporary administrative and Locum staff, ensuring sufficient cover is provided for periods of leave and other staff absences

Updating the appointment system to reflect leave and other approved absences

Monitoring DNA appointments and following procedure on managing these.

Making sure all appointments are filled, liaising with patients directly to fill these and working with the admin team to make sure any pending appointment needs are included where able eg from tasks or chronic disease reviews.

About us

At Chapelfield Medical Centre, our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and innovative healthcare to our community. We are committed to caring for our patients, supporting one another, and working in partnership with our local networks. Guided by fairness, respect, and continuous learning, we strive to create a supportive environment that values everyone and promotes personal and professional growth

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3819-25-0004

Job locations

Chaplefield Medical Centre

Mayflower Way

Wombwell

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S73 0AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To coordinate and take overall responsibility for both clinical and non-clinical rotas.

Coordinate appointments in line with clinician responsibilities, managing DNA appointments and reflecting annual leave/ absences in appointment availability.

Work with on call team to support reception in making appointments in a timely manner. Making sure that all appointments are filled and support administrative teams in making sure patients are seen in a timely manner where needed.

Oversight of problems and liaising with the line manager when locums are needed or changes being made to the rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To coordinate and take overall responsibility for both clinical and non-clinical rotas.

Coordinate appointments in line with clinician responsibilities, managing DNA appointments and reflecting annual leave/ absences in appointment availability.

Work with on call team to support reception in making appointments in a timely manner. Making sure that all appointments are filled and support administrative teams in making sure patients are seen in a timely manner where needed.

Oversight of problems and liaising with the line manager when locums are needed or changes being made to the rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English (C or above) and at least three others
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills (generic)
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Initiative and judgement (knowing when to ask for help)
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

  • AMSPAR qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • SystmOne user skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English (C or above) and at least three others
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of administrative duties
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills (generic)
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Initiative and judgement (knowing when to ask for help)
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

  • AMSPAR qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Leadership and/or management qualification
  • SystmOne user skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Chapelfield Medical Centre

Address

Chaplefield Medical Centre

Mayflower Way

Wombwell

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S73 0AJ


Employer's website

https://www.chapelfieldmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chapelfield Medical Centre

Address

Chaplefield Medical Centre

Mayflower Way

Wombwell

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S73 0AJ


Employer's website

https://www.chapelfieldmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Joanne Perry

Joanne.Perry2@nhs.net

01226752361

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3819-25-0004

Job locations

Chaplefield Medical Centre

Mayflower Way

Wombwell

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S73 0AJ


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