Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3190 - Medical Workforce Officer

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

Interview Date: 16th July 2025

As a Medical Workforce Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Medical Staffing function to provide a comprehensive, high quality and effective service in the delivery of junior doctor rota co-ordination ensuring minimum staffing is maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

Maintain minimum staffing numbers is key to the role as is attention to detail.

You will be working in a very fast paced, high intensity working environment.

A good knowledge of the 2016 Junior Doctor rota rules will be essential in your day to day role.

With effective communication you will liaise with numerous stakeholders in response to safe staffing requirements from a number of specialties such as Junior Doctors, CBU Management teams and external providers.

Maintenance and updating of a live rostering system.

Ensure any vacancies are noted and cover arranged in a timely manner.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3190E-06-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Medical Staffing Officer

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Medical Staffing Officer

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with Medical Staff
Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office environment.
Awareness of NHS Issues
Experience of handling multiple stakeholders independently.
Experience dealing with sickness and other sensitive information.

Desirable

Rota Coordination experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Prioritise own workload
Work on own initiative
Able to communicate and influence effectively both orally and written
Good planning skills
Flexible approach to dealing with issues

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Computer Skills
Knowledge of EWTD.
Knowledge of Junior Doctor Terms and Conditions.

Desirable

Awareness of Employment Law relevant to role.
Experience of medical terminology

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 4 or equivalent in Business Administration
EDCL or equivalent IT literacy
GCSE at Grade C in Maths or English or equivalent

Desirable

Degree
CIPD qualification
Edward Jenner

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what your approach is when dealing with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with Medical Staff
Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office environment.
Awareness of NHS Issues
Experience of handling multiple stakeholders independently.
Experience dealing with sickness and other sensitive information.

Desirable

Rota Coordination experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Prioritise own workload
Work on own initiative
Able to communicate and influence effectively both orally and written
Good planning skills
Flexible approach to dealing with issues

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Computer Skills
Knowledge of EWTD.
Knowledge of Junior Doctor Terms and Conditions.

Desirable

Awareness of Employment Law relevant to role.
Experience of medical terminology

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 4 or equivalent in Business Administration
EDCL or equivalent IT literacy
GCSE at Grade C in Maths or English or equivalent

Desirable

Degree
CIPD qualification
Edward Jenner

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what your approach is when dealing with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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