Rota Co-ordinator
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Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and efficient individual to join the Acute & Emergency Medicine administration team and support the delivery of medical staffing services across the Care Group. This is full time position which requires proven experience of working in a high pressure area.
Applicants should have the ability to think calmly and logically under pressure and have a positive attitude to maintaining high standards with attention to detail at all times. You will be quick to learn, be able to work as part of a team and also possess the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Care Group Medical Staffing team, you will help support the delivery of rotas and staffing to an agreed level and provide support to the Specialty and Care Group Management teams.
You will oversee and produce to produce accurate timetables for senior and junior medical staff working within the Care Group. You will oversee accurate recording of planned and unplanned absences, such as leave or sickness and carry out various duties relating to rota management. You will be required to communicate with a wide range of disciplines and possess an aptitude for negotiation and persuasion.
Your role will include reviewing all current rotas and processes around rota coordination and identify how these can be streamlined and improved.
The ideal candidate will also possess previous rota coordination experience, a good general knowledge of NHS, medical staffing rota issues, including National initiatives and European Working Time Directive. Knowledge of Allocate, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, is essential. Experience of working in the NHS is desirable.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-6913869
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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