About this role
Job summary
Medical Workforce Rota & Compliance Advisor
Who we are looking for
Are you ready to be the driving force behind safe, compliant, and effective medical rostering? We're looking for a detail-driven, people-focused advisor to join our Medical Rostering Team and help keep our medical workforce running efficiently, because without accurate rotas, nothing else in the Trust can function for our medical workforce.
About the job
The Medical Workforce Rota & Compliance Advisor is an integral part of the Medical Rostering Team, supporting the timely creation of rotas and effective e-Rostering across the medical workforce. You'll work closely with medical staffing, clinical, and operational colleagues, acting as a trusted point of contact for all things rostering.
A key part of the role is engagement helping clinical staff understand, adapt to, and confidently use e-Rostering tools. You'll balance the technical accuracy of rota compliance with the interpersonal skill needed to bring staff along with system changes, ensuring compliant rotas are built.
Why work with us
Support with your CPD and accreditation for your specialist area. Supportive team - working alongside talented, approachable and collaborative colleagues. Attractive salary, generous annual leave allowance, salary sacrifice and car leasing schemes.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Workforce Medical Rota & Compliance Advisor is an integral part of the Medical Rostering Team in supporting the delivery of timely rota creation and e-Rostering across the medical workforce. The post holder will provide comprehensive support to all key staff involved in rostering including colleagues within medical staffing, clinical and operational staff as required. This role requires an ability to fully engage with the Trust clinical workforce to support the understanding and adaptation to, the effective use of e-Rostering tools. The rostering of medical staff and the creation of compliant effective rotas is imperative, without which the Trust cannot function effectively.
About us
As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.
Job description Job responsibilities
Liaise with departments to create rotas that are both compliant with Terms & Conditions of service but also satisfy educational and operational needs. This will involve explaining complicated information with clinical and operational managers
Use good rostering practice to develop rotas, to support and create an effective training environment for Resident Doctors in Training that also meets the needs of the service, while enabling flexibility for doctors and employers
Support and advise Care Group Managers, senior clinicians and Doctors on the design and implementation of rotas and work schedules, including new approaches that achieve compliance ensuring safe staffing levels to protect patient safety
Work with Medical Workforce, Doctors in Training, their representatives, and Divisional management teams to provide regular analysis of information to ensure that hours and work intensity are regularly and adequately reviewed
Offer specialist advice to Medical and Dental staff and Divisional management teams to support safe rotas and the rostering of our medical workforce
Devise creative and innovative solutions to ensure compliance and assist with strategic planning to meet Resident Doctor Contract and WTD targets by maintaining strong service knowledge and identifying issues that may impact on compliance
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oEducated to A-Level standard, NVQ Level 4, equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience in a workforce, HR, rostering or operational environment oGCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience Essential
oExperience of working in a workforce, HR, medical staffing, e-Rostering or operational management environment oExperience of analysing and interpreting complex information and producing accurate reports oKnowledge of rota management, workforce planning principles and workforce systems
Competencies Essential
oAbility to manage and prioritise a complex workload, working independently and meeting deadlines oAbility to provide advice and guidance on complex workforce and rostering matters oAbility to analyse information, identify issues and develop practical solutions
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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)