About this role
Job summary
The post of Resident Doctor Rota Coordinator within the Medical Division offers an interesting and rewarding opportunity. The successful candidate will join a small team responsible for the management of electronic rotas and the day-to-day coordination of medical staffing.
The role provides the opportunity to utilise strong communication skills, engaging with staff across a wide range of roles and seniority levels within the organisation.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
This post requires the ability to work autonomously, while also working closely with the line manager and wider team. There is a daily requirement for problem-solving and decision-making to ensure safe and effective rota coordination.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the division's medical and operational teams and the wider medical staffing network within West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
We welcome prospective applicants to arrange an informal visit to the department to gain further insight into the role.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dom Arbon by email at [email protected]
Main duties of the job
For full details of the job role and person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the job role and person specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
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Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
oExcel knowledge oProven Computer literacy o5 GCSE's or equivalent Grade C or above
Experience and knowledge Essential
Understanding a skill mix required to run a service area Customer care experience
Desirable
Previous NHS or related environment Rota management Previous experience in using Healthroster Previous experience with allocation of staff
Skills and abilities Essential
Excel for Window/10 Accurate Key Board Skills Able to demonstrate skills that ensure tasks are completed accurately and within a given timeframe. Attention to detail
Desirable
Knowledge of the Hospital Administration System Understanding of Databases Full understanding of Trust Policies regarding leave requests.
Personal qualities Essential
Excellent communication skills Understanding Trust Policies with regards to requests for leave Able to work under pressure Able to meet deadlines Good interpersonal skills Attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team Able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to confidentiality
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)