York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Family Health Medical Deployment Officer

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated individual to liaise daily with our medical teams across York and Scarborough sites for Paediatrics to ensure our medical rotas are safely and efficiently staffed. Youshould have excellent organisational and communication skills.

The role will be based in Scarborough, with one day per week on York site.

For further information or for an informal visit please contact Sharon Miles at Scarborough or Jackie Capaldi at York.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective administrative support by efficiently deploying Consultant and Senior/Junior Doctors across the Paediatric team. This will involve close liaison with Consultants, Senior/Junior Doctors and the Paediatric Management Team. You will be responsible for providing and co-ordinating rotas, ensuring cover is arranged for all vacant shifts.

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About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7392841-MDO-FH

Job locations

Scarborough General Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • oEducated to A Level Standard or equivalent. Or GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9)
  • oAt least 1 year's administration experience

Desirable

  • oProficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • oConfident & effective user of MS Office packages inc Word, Outlook/NHS Mail and Excel. Including ability to accurately undertake data entry
  • oProven ability to prioritise and manage changing and/or conflicting deadlines
  • oProven customer service skills

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of current medical staffing issues.
  • oUnderstanding of rotas and staffing requirements.
  • oPrevious experience using Health Roster

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • oStrong organisational skills
  • oAbility to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • oDemonstrates commitment to customer service excellence.
  • oAbility to remain calm under pressure.
  • oEffective teamwork
  • oEffective communicator with all levels of staff

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • oAble to communicate clearly
  • oSelf-Motivated.
  • oCalm in a busy environment
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • oEducated to A Level Standard or equivalent. Or GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9)
  • oAt least 1 year's administration experience

Desirable

  • oProficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • oConfident & effective user of MS Office packages inc Word, Outlook/NHS Mail and Excel. Including ability to accurately undertake data entry
  • oProven ability to prioritise and manage changing and/or conflicting deadlines
  • oProven customer service skills

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of current medical staffing issues.
  • oUnderstanding of rotas and staffing requirements.
  • oPrevious experience using Health Roster

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • oStrong organisational skills
  • oAbility to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • oDemonstrates commitment to customer service excellence.
  • oAbility to remain calm under pressure.
  • oEffective teamwork
  • oEffective communicator with all levels of staff

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

  • oAble to communicate clearly
  • oSelf-Motivated.
  • oCalm in a busy environment

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough General Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough General Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Manager

Sharon Miles

smiles3@nhs.net

01723342183

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-7392841-MDO-FH

Job locations

Scarborough General Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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