Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Rota Coordinator

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rota Co-Ordinator with a proven track record in delivering a high-quality service. You will be flexible in approach, tenacious, a good team player and have an eye for detail. Working closely with our Maternity Teams across Somerset, you will give assurance that all forms of leave and rotas are appropriately managed and are cost effective, reporting to our Inpatient Matrons at Yeovil and Taunton.

Main duties of the job

It is essential that the successful candidate can work well under pressure, always maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude. They will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills that enables them to liaise with the wider Maternity teams across each site. Experience in a Rota Coordinator role or a similar NHS role, with additional experience using Healthroster would be advantageous. They will manage Maternity rotas identifying gaps and providing cover, recording periods of leave and developing close working relationships with wider Midwifery Team and oversee Leave Management.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-1238

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details.

To ensure all administrative duties are completed within the required timescales and escalate any issues or concerns.

To produce and coordinate midwifery and maternity support worker staff rotas.

To coordinate annual leave and study leave for all relevant staff in the department.

To act as the first point of contact for issues relating to midwives and maternity support workers rotas as required.

Responsible for liaising with senior midwifery team to fill any rota gaps as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details.

To ensure all administrative duties are completed within the required timescales and escalate any issues or concerns.

To produce and coordinate midwifery and maternity support worker staff rotas.

To coordinate annual leave and study leave for all relevant staff in the department.

To act as the first point of contact for issues relating to midwives and maternity support workers rotas as required.

Responsible for liaising with senior midwifery team to fill any rota gaps as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education
  • 5 GCSEs 4 or above
  • Demonstrated commitment to further education or training
  • Full range of Administrative Skills to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
  • Computer Literacy (RSA II /ECDL or Equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in an administration
  • Understanding of GDPR
  • Knowledge in input and extracting data to formulate reports and data outputs
  • Knowledge of rostering
  • Knowledge of the Allocate system

Desirable

  • Knowledge and skills in general and human resource management
  • Knowledge of medical policies and terms and conditions

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Attention to detail, must be able to concentrate in situations where frequent interruptions are likely
  • Able to deal with unexpected situations
  • Negotiation and Persuasion skills
  • Highly motivated and able to work autonomously using own initiative
  • Professional attitude, approachable and enthusiastic
  • Team player
  • Excellent Administrative skills
  • Excellent Organisational skills

Desirable

  • Leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education
  • 5 GCSEs 4 or above
  • Demonstrated commitment to further education or training
  • Full range of Administrative Skills to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
  • Computer Literacy (RSA II /ECDL or Equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in an administration
  • Understanding of GDPR
  • Knowledge in input and extracting data to formulate reports and data outputs
  • Knowledge of rostering
  • Knowledge of the Allocate system

Desirable

  • Knowledge and skills in general and human resource management
  • Knowledge of medical policies and terms and conditions

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Attention to detail, must be able to concentrate in situations where frequent interruptions are likely
  • Able to deal with unexpected situations
  • Negotiation and Persuasion skills
  • Highly motivated and able to work autonomously using own initiative
  • Professional attitude, approachable and enthusiastic
  • Team player
  • Excellent Administrative skills
  • Excellent Organisational skills

Desirable

  • Leadership 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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Lisa Chaplin and Kate Beaumont

lisa.chaplin@somersetFT.nhs.uk

07500951330

Details

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-1238

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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