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Job summary

Main area
Head & Neck Division
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
176-S-6230087
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/05/2024 23:59

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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rota Co-ordinator - Peterborough

Band 4

Job overview

Are you meticulous, organized, and passionate about ensuring safe clinical practices? Join our dynamic team as a Rota Coordinator for the Head & Neck departments!

You will be responsible for the planning, co-ordination and maintenance of rotas and ensuring that clinical sessions are staffed appropriately and all staff comply with New Deal and EWTD requirements.

Main duties of the job

Acting as the first point of contact for all medical staff queries relating to rotas, using tact, diplomacy and confidentiality. Assess each situation and deal with accordingly (using personal judgement and acquired knowledge).

Ensure all rotas comply with New Deal and EWTD in conjunction with the Assistance Medical Workforce Manager.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you
•    27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
•    NHS Pension Scheme:
•    Flexible working opportunities;
•    Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
•    Career development and training;
•    Wellbeing support and activities;
•    In-house physiotherapy Service;
•    On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
•    Subsidised staff parking (currently free). 
•    Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Demonstrating initiative
  • Understanding of study leave requirements, annual leave requirements and travel claims for medical staff
  • Liaising with other staff and departments as appropriate.
  • Maintaining both paper and computerised records in accordance with Trust policy and facilitating the smooth running of the service
  • General computer, administrative and organisational tasks
  • Administration of post and correspondence as appropriate
  • Organisation of meetings as appropriate.
  • Assisting with any other ad hoc duties as necessary within the surgery administration department
  • Ensuring all Trust administration standards are adhered to
  • Attending appropriate meetings where relevant and practical, including European Working Time Directive meetings, to prepare agendas, participate, take accurate notes and distribute as necessary.
  • Working flexibly to ensure smooth running of the Service, gaining additional skills as required
  • Being aware of workload and pressures within other areas enabling support and encouragement to be given as necessary
  • Communication in an appropriate manner with staff, other departments across the Trust and bodies external to the Trust.

 

Person specification

Education/Qualificatons

Essential criteria
  • 5 A to C grade GCSE's or equivalent including English Language
  • NVQ business and administration level 3 or equivalent or proven previous relevant experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous administrative experience
  • Experience of working with professionals
Desirable criteria
  • Previous Experience of Rota Co-ordination
  • Attendance at Multidisciplinary meeting
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • competent in the use of MS word, MS outlook and MS excell
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail - must be able to concentrate in situations where frequent interruptions are likely
  • Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
  • Can demonstrate good standards of written and verbal communication
  • Competent in administrative / clerical procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of medical staffing terms and conditions of employment and training requirements including Working Time Directive and New Deal
  • knowledge and skills in human resources

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mel Jackson
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
Telephone
01480 847491
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