Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up to join the Radiology department as Medical Staffing and Insourcing Team Leader. This role would provide operational support for the medical workforce for Denmark Hill Radiology, working closely with the Clinical Director, training scheme leads and Service Manager to develop and implement new processes and procedures for rota management, recruitment and insourcing. The postholder will manage a team of Band 4 PAs in the department, working together to provide an effective, efficient and high-quality service. This role is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical and organisational skills looking to expand and develop their current skillset.
Previous applicants need not reapply
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Rota Management
- Recruitment
- Locums/Temporary Staffing
- Deanery rotations
- Honorary and Observer Contracts
- Insourcing
- Staff Activity Management
- Other Management
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support Rota lead with the management of the on-call rota and record swaps, annual leave and sickness Support Middle grade rota team with recording of sickness and highlighting gaps in clinical activity Updating admin teams with any changes to consultant leave to ensure activity is cancelled or covered Work closely with the Admin Manager to support capacity gaps and escalate to service management team
To work with the clinical teams and operational managers to proactively ensure all vacancies have the right approval to recruit and are actively recruited externally Ensure all vacancies are advertised to be filled by substantive staff as a priority to minimise bank and agency spend within the care group To work with the clinical teams and recruitment team to set up interviews and support the offer making process for doctors, dealing with any queries that may arise from the candidates during the process Support the recruiting managers with the HR admin processes related to recruitment including all offer management and on-boarding tasks liaising with the candidates during the process Work with the medical education clinical and admin teams to ensure all new starters to the trust have the right level of educational supervision and training packages in place and access to PAS systems Responsible for advertising and outcome offers made through TRAC Have oversight and understanding of the Post & People establishment report
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support Rota lead with the management of the on-call rota and record swaps, annual leave and sickness Support Middle grade rota team with recording of sickness and highlighting gaps in clinical activity Updating admin teams with any changes to consultant leave to ensure activity is cancelled or covered Work closely with the Admin Manager to support capacity gaps and escalate to service management team
To work with the clinical teams and operational managers to proactively ensure all vacancies have the right approval to recruit and are actively recruited externally Ensure all vacancies are advertised to be filled by substantive staff as a priority to minimise bank and agency spend within the care group To work with the clinical teams and recruitment team to set up interviews and support the offer making process for doctors, dealing with any queries that may arise from the candidates during the process Support the recruiting managers with the HR admin processes related to recruitment including all offer management and on-boarding tasks liaising with the candidates during the process Work with the medical education clinical and admin teams to ensure all new starters to the trust have the right level of educational supervision and training packages in place and access to PAS systems Responsible for advertising and outcome offers made through TRAC Have oversight and understanding of the Post & People establishment report
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level with experience in administration
- A willingness to undertake further training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing, training and supervising groups of staff
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel
Desirable
- Experience of working in a medical staffing role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with all grades and groups of staff (internal and external
- Ability to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships
- Care and attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of waiting times, the PTL and its management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level with experience in administration
- A willingness to undertake further training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing, training and supervising groups of staff
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent word-processing and spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft word and excel
Desirable
- Experience of working in a medical staffing role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with all grades and groups of staff (internal and external
- Ability to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships
- Care and attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of waiting times, the PTL and its management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
