Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Plastics Rota Coordinator

The closing date is 09 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up to join the prestigious plastic surgery department at Queen Victoria Hospital within the rota management team. This is a busy and rewarding role which supports the management of our medical workforce rotas. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about administration with strong organisational and problem solving skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the production of compliant rotas for the Plastic surgery Department. Ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the clinical rota system supporting the manager and working together closely on a daily basis.

Responsible for building rotas and ensuring all service commitments (theatres and clinics) are fully staffed, with any staffing gaps covered or escalated in a timely manner.

Responsible for advising the plastics team and the wider hospital of any changes or alterations to the rota.

To be one of the first points of contact to support all clinical staff with rota queries, and act to resolve or escalate issues as appropriate.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

276-7900408-AfC

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description document for a complete list of roles and responsibilities and the person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description document for a complete list of roles and responsibilities and the person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience

Desirable

QCF level 3 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

Experience in administrative roles
Experience in problem solving and using initiative to resolve non-routine issues

Desirable

NHS experience
E-rostering / other rota system experience
Previous rota admin experience

Skills

Essential

Strong IT skills
Organisational skills for complex rotas / systems
Problem solving skills
Communication skills / Team working and interpersonal skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience

Desirable

QCF level 3 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential

Experience in administrative roles
Experience in problem solving and using initiative to resolve non-routine issues

Desirable

NHS experience
E-rostering / other rota system experience
Previous rota admin experience

Skills

Essential

Strong IT skills
Organisational skills for complex rotas / systems
Problem solving skills
Communication skills / Team working and interpersonal 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

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