University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Senior Nurse E-Rostering and SafeCare Band 7

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Job summary

The E-Rostering senior nurse will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the system providing support and guidance for all aspects of E-Rostering across UHCW. The role will support the Lead nurse and members of the E-Rostering team to provide a quality service which is efficient, stays within financial constraints, provides high levels of user satisfaction and delivers core service objectives.

Please note, the proposed interview date for this vacancy is 22nd February 2024

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training for the E-Rostering system to ensure all staff appropriately use the system to assist the Trust in meeting its financial targets.
Support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the delivery of all key targets and performance indicators as required.

Promotes best practice in roster production through effective use of the E-Rostering system.

To support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the development of measures for monitoring activity for wards, departments, Groups and help set targets where necessary.

About us

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

218-NM-B7-5970286

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Rd

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

System management:1. Responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training forthe E-Rostering system to ensure all staff appropriately use the system to assistthe Trust in meeting its financial targets.

2. Support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the delivery of all key targets andperformance indicators as required.

3. Promotes best practice in roster production through effective use of the ERostering system.

4. To support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the development of measuresfor monitoring activity for wards, departments, Groups and help set targets wherenecessary.

5. Liaise with the Software Provider as required and provides real-time updates toservice users.

6. Support the role out of the system to other staff groups across the Trust.

7. Support the groups to audit the acuity and dependency in safe care in astandardised way.

8. Act as the point of contact for the E-roster System Administrators for the Allocate

9. Work with the Lead Nurse to ensure that the system BCP is current and reflects allsystem changes. Participate in the activation of the plan as appropriate.

10. To ensure that robust processes are in place for the management of staff data onthe staff rostering system. Identifying, reporting and mitigating risks and issues.

Training and Development:1. Attends E-Rostering user group forums and software supplier training events tokeep up to date with latest product development information as required.

2. Actively contribute to and as directed, lead on the development of new policies,procedures and practices required for E-Rostering

3. Identify any knowledge and skills gap with users and provide support throughfurther training sessions or on a one to one basis from within the team.

4. Participate in the training and communication initiatives designed to raisemanagers awareness and competency of the E-Rostering system and to supportits implementation.

5. Is responsible for the preparation of relevant documentation, training guides anduser guides associated with system upgrades.

6. With the support of the rostering and safer staffing lead develop initiatives topromote staff engagement and provide great end user service.

Management:1. To support the electronic rostering team with covering absences and allocatingworkload in order to provide a consistently high level of service.

2. To be aware of the training needs of electronic rostering staff members andensure that appropriate training is developed and delivered to them.

3. Work within set budgets as detailed in collaboration with rostering and saferstaffing lead, to ensure the utilisation of all resources appropriately.

4. Support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the co-ordination of the contributionof E-Rostering to service and budget development plans.

5. Actively contribute to other effective cost improvement initiatives across the Trust.

6. Responsible for ensuring Lead Nurse is fully updated on all issues related to E-Rostering.

7. Work with the Lead Nurse to undertake staff personal development reviews andsupport attendance management.

8. Undertake any other task as required by the Lead Nurse in accordance with thegrade and nature of the post.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description