About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Workforce team as a Medical Roster Advisor, playing a key role in a large scale, high-impact medical rostering transformation programme across the group.
This is an ideal role for someone looking to be part of a major digital and operational change project. You will work closely with the project lead, clinicians, and operational teams to deliver a modern, efficient rostering service that supports safe staffing, improves productivity, and enhances patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large-scale deployment project, build relationships across clinical and corporate teams, and make a tangible impact on how our medical workforce is planned and managed.
Main duties of the job
Support the implementation and ongoing development of the groups medical e-rostering system as part of a major implementation and improvement programme Provide expert day-to-day system support to users, resolving queries and troubleshooting issues quickly and effectively Work closely with rota coordinators, managers, and clinical teams to promote best practice in rostering and optimise workforce planning Analyse rosters to identify risks, improve staffing efficiency, and support safe staffing levels Deliver training and guidance to a wide range of staff to support effective system use Monitor compliance with rostering policies, KPIs, and payroll deadlines, providing advice and escalation where needed
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Relevant system certification (e.g. Allocate / rostering systems / RL Datix)
Experience Essential
Experience of staff rostering processes and rota management Experience using electronic rostering systems Experience maintaining and managing live rosters Experience delivering training or supporting system users
Desirable
Experience supporting system implementations or transformation projects
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Knowledge of the process of creating and managing staff rosters Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and legislation which may impact on electronic rostering Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats including the use of different media for presentations to different audiences Good teaching and presentation skills and able to pass on new knowledge
Desirable
Operational experience of RL Datix rostering software
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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Epsom Gateway
2 Ashley Avenue
Epsom
KT18 5AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)