About this role
Job summary
Be part of a dynamic central team of co-ordinators looking after Medical Staffing for three divisions within Salford Royal Hospital - Secondment/Fixed Term cover to 31st March 2027.
This is a demanding role and requires an enthusiastic, committed individual who wants to make a difference and play a crucial role in ensuring safe staffing across our medical services.
The ideal candidate would be caring, supportive and willing to work within the central team proving help and advice to operational teams, all resident doctors and colleagues at all levels across the NCA.
The main purpose of the job is planning and booking of locum doctors in line with Standard Operating Procedures and NCA policies to meet the needs of the service and processing and monitoring Medical Staff absences and associated expenses (where applicable) in line with policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Provide information and advice when dealing with enquiries Liaise with Departmental Managers and Workforce Co-ordinators regarding locum requests for medical staff Develop and maintain an internal locum bank of resident doctors and proactively work to cover gaps in the rota Work with NHS Professionals - Doctors Direct and department managers to ensure Working Time Directive is effectively monitored for NHSP activity Work with departments to identify service gaps and plan/initiate acquisition of any locum doctors Explore all opportunities when filling rota gaps to ensure minimum locum agency staff are utilised Liaise with locum agencies Work with Divisional Teams Provide cover for team members during absence Action accruals on a weekly basis Prepare Induction Packs and IT requests for locum doctors and monitor induction compliance. Assist in the induction programme for new recruits Record absence for medical staff and monitor leave taken Respond to all queries regarding annual leave, study leave and expenses, keep medical staff up to date on leave taken and to advise To participate in the authorisation of carry forward of remaining leave and to assist with the calculation and validation of outstanding/overtaken leave for leavers To authorise, process and validate study leave expense claim forms Liaise with the Payroll Dept regarding unpaid/queried expenses Manage the cancellation of annual and study leave
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent Typing skills at RSA Level II or equivalent.
Desirable
ECDL
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Knowledge and confidence using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience of working in an administrative/office role.
Desirable
Medical Workforce experience. Knowledge of Medical Staffing Grades and Rotas. Previous experience of booking locum doctors.
Skills Essential
Excellent Keyboard skills. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills. Understands the concept of confidentiality. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Summerfield House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M5 5AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)