Job summary
- Main area
- Neurosciences
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-AC080626
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum - pro rata
- Closing
- 30/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Staffing Coordinator
Band 4
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the role to be responsible for the smooth running of the care group medical staffing, ensuring that coordinated and streamlined admin processes revolve around the care group business needs.
The postholder will ensure all medical shifts are filled across the care group in a timely fashion, this will ensure full service provision and patient safety and will also reduce the need for last minute costly cover.
Postholder will report directly to the CG business manager and will work with the medical leads, the care group management team and the trusts central teams such as medical HR
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A Medical Staffing Coordinator within Neurosciences at UHS is responsible for coordinating and maintaining medical staffing rotas for doctors and other medical staff across the department.
The role involves ensuring safe and effective medical cover, managing rota changes, annual leave, study leave, and on-call arrangements, while supporting compliance with working time regulations and staffing policies.
The coordinator works closely with clinical leads, consultants, trainees, and workforce teams to address staffing gaps, facilitate rota planning, and ensure accurate workforce records are maintained. This role focuses on medical workforce management rather than nursing staff rostering.
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Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Level 4 Diploma or equivalent experience
- Knowledge across a range of administrative work procedures including non-routine elements.
- Detailed knowledge of admin procedures and working processes
- Significant experience as a secretary or administrative assistant in a customer-focused environment
- Experience of complex staff rosters
- A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised IT systems relevant to the role (Healthroster, ESR, TRAC, eRota)
- Experience of recruitment
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carly Walton
- Job title
- Associate CGM for Neurosciences
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381201472
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