About this role
Job summary
Ensure the provision of high quality patient care by efficiently coordinating the rota management of doctors across Long Term & Unscheduled Care Directorate (LTUC) through close liaison with all involved including consultants, GPs, junior doctors and management team. Have a daily overview of the activities of medical staff within the directorate, anticipate and resolve problems expediently.
Work with Service Manager to monitor issues such as sickness rates and mandatory training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working in a team responsible for:
- the co-ordination of GP, middle grade and junior medical staff across LTUCC directorate.
- post holder will compile and disseminate rotas for the directorate's medical staff and act as a single point of contact for the Clinicians.
- the day-to-day support for the junior and middle grade medical staff within LTUCC directorate.
- communicating with all Managers, Resourcing and all medical staff within LTUCC directorate to ensure appropriate cover for all aspects of the Directorate's medical services at all times.
- co-ordinating of all GP, middle grade and junior medical staff's annual leave and arranging cover at short notice for sick leave and special leave in line with Trust policy.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Caroline Reid via email [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths (grades A-C)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of staff at all levels
- Experience working with computer systems, including Microsoft office, in a work environment
Desirable
- Experience of rota co-ordination
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and have an aptitude for problem solving
- Ability to use own initiative and work with limited supervision
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate
HG27SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)