Job summary
This role will focus on enabling the rostering database to be a true reflection of staff working practices, and that best practice is followed by system users.
To act as a primary point of contact for user queries.
The successful candidate will be an expert in the Trust's rostering system, which is currently GRS.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join the Rostering Services team.
Duties include maintaining the GRS system, to provide critical & timely information relating to Rosters, Annual Leave & Timesheets, among other modules.
Owning work streams and developing processes that improve efficiency and quality within the team and GRS environment
Supporting the Application Owner through system User Acceptance Testing
About us
EEAST is a rewarding organisation to work for. Every role in this organisation impacts on patient care.
Within IM&T we work as a team to support system developments and releases that help our colleagues to deliver better patient care.
At EEAST we ensure that the Visions and Values of the Trust are publicised, understood and modelled by all within it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification detail the role so please see those documents. Some main points are also listed below
Ensure the information in the rostering database (GRS) is current, accurate, and maintained in a timely way.
To provide an introduction and training of new users to the rostering database. This will include proactively offering advice to areas of the Trust joining the rostering database to ensure that the structure and reporting mechanisms are appropriate and consistent.
Responsible for highlighting errors and faults within the rostering database to the Rostering Manager, and for ensuring the integrity of data following any subsequent corrections or changes.
Supporting Operational Managers and the recently formed Planning & Resourcing teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification detail the role so please see those documents. Some main points are also listed below
Ensure the information in the rostering database (GRS) is current, accurate, and maintained in a timely way.
To provide an introduction and training of new users to the rostering database. This will include proactively offering advice to areas of the Trust joining the rostering database to ensure that the structure and reporting mechanisms are appropriate and consistent.
Responsible for highlighting errors and faults within the rostering database to the Rostering Manager, and for ensuring the integrity of data following any subsequent corrections or changes.
Supporting Operational Managers and the recently formed Planning & Resourcing teams.
Person Specification
GRS experience
Essential
- Extensive GRS knowledge
- Regular use of the system in current role
Desirable
- Experience at GRS System Admin Level
- Experience in planning rotas
Ability to spot errors in data
Essential
- Good proven attention to detail
- Able to give potentially contentious feedback to colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in auditing data
- Understanding of managing personal data
Experience managing & improving work streams/processes
Essential
- Previous ownership of & responsibility for a workstream/process
Desirable
- Previous experience developing/improving processes
Confidence to explain complex data
Essential
- Clear and concise explanations
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Confidence when challenged
- High experienced in ad hoc requests
Person Specification
GRS experience
Essential
- Extensive GRS knowledge
- Regular use of the system in current role
Desirable
- Experience at GRS System Admin Level
- Experience in planning rotas
Ability to spot errors in data
Essential
- Good proven attention to detail
- Able to give potentially contentious feedback to colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in auditing data
- Understanding of managing personal data
Experience managing & improving work streams/processes
Essential
- Previous ownership of & responsibility for a workstream/process
Desirable
- Previous experience developing/improving processes
Confidence to explain complex data
Essential
- Clear and concise explanations
- Good presentation skills
Desirable
- Confidence when challenged
- High experienced in ad hoc requests
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).
