Job summary
- Main area
- HR
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-26-7861212
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rota Co-ordinator (Internal only)
NHS AfC: Band 4
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
An exciting opportunity have arisen within the Medical Workforce Team for the role of Rota Coordinator, ( Band 4) on a permanent basis.
You should have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work of your own initiative and think calmly and logically under pressure. You should also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a positive attitude to maintaining high standards at all times. Experience of working in a busy office environment and using management information systems would be beneficial.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to increase their knowledge of medical staffing across the organisation, and gain a greater understanding of medical rostering, processes and systems.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as key point of contact for Medical Workforce queries and provide an efficient Medical Staffing advisory service.
They will also be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the Medical Workforce Department, ensuring that rosters meet operational demand.
Liaison with external organisations and communication with a range of staff within the organisation is a key element of the role.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE or equivalent experience
- Level 4 qualification (diploma/ NVQ ) or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Medical Workforce procedures
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise, plan and focus on deadlines
- Ability to overcome barriers and blockages by being solution focused
- Attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to gather, analyse and report upon a range of data and information
- Excellent verbal/ written communications skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a busy office environment, preferably in HR or Medical Workforce
Other
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leigh-Anna Johnson
- Job title
- Medical Workforce Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661327
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