Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Resident Doctor Rota Manager - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Job summary

The Junior Doctor Rota Manger will be responsible for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology rotas including cover of rota gaps, design and delivery of rota, junior doctor leave management, also for providing a single first point of contact for the doctors, including pastoral care as needed. This role involves working with a wide range of others and, for some elements of the role, delivering via others.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the design and monitoring of junior doctor rotas to ensure the best service is provided and working in compliance with The New Junior Doctor Contract 2016. Escalate issues when appropriate to the General Manager and/or Clinical Director and suggest solutions to address issues.

Recording and monitoring of annual leave, study leave and professional leave and sickness absence, ensuring that Trust policies are adhered to consistently and that return to work interviews are conducted.

Escalate concerns and issues to the General Manager, Clinical Director and Medical Staffing Manager.

Work with others (including support to the General Manager and Clinical Director) on the design and maintenance of induction programmes for new recruits, to meet their specific needs.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7199102

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • NVQ 5 / Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Analytical problem solving approach to identify problems and develop and implement solutions
  • Awareness of Trust / HR policies and how to apply them
  • NHS jobs functionality
  • Understanding of recent developments within the NHS and how these affect medical staffing

Desirable

  • Understanding of the differences between all contracts for medical and dental staff e.g. training contracts
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of medical staffing issues including terms and conditions of service and Resident Doctors rotations.
  • Knowledge of managing medical rotas.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing a busy administrative workload, with conflicting priorities
  • Experience of using initiative to solve problems

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administrative experience
  • Experience of building, monitoring and managing doctor rotas
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • NVQ 5 / Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Analytical problem solving approach to identify problems and develop and implement solutions
  • Awareness of Trust / HR policies and how to apply them
  • NHS jobs functionality
  • Understanding of recent developments within the NHS and how these affect medical staffing

Desirable

  • Understanding of the differences between all contracts for medical and dental staff e.g. training contracts
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of medical staffing issues including terms and conditions of service and Resident Doctors rotations.
  • Knowledge of managing medical rotas.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing a busy administrative workload, with conflicting priorities
  • Experience of using initiative to solve problems

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administrative experience
  • Experience of building, monitoring and managing doctor rotas

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

WCR Service Manager

Gayane AMIRKHANYAN

gayane.amirkhanyan@nhs.net

01322428778

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7199102

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood

Dartford

DA2 8DA


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