Guardian of Safe Working Hours Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

The Guardian of Safe Working Hours (GoSWH) is a contractual requirement of the 2016 Terms and Conditions for Doctors in Training. The GoSWH ensures that issues of compliance with safe working hours are addressed by the Junior Doctor and the Trust. The GoSWH also provides assurance to the Trusts Board that Junior Doctors working hours are safe.

In this Administrator role you will work closely with the Guardian of Safe Working Hours across both sites to oversee the exception reporting of Junior Doctor in Training process for the Trust.

Exception Reporting is the mechanism by which Junior Doctors can inform the Trust when their day to day work varies significantly and or regularly from their agreed Work Schedule. Primarily these variations will be:

• Differences in Total Working Hours (including opportunities for rest breaks)
• Difference in the pattern of hours worked
• Difference in the educational opportunities and support available
• Immediate Safety Concerns

You will co-ordinate information and provide support to the GoSWH for quarterly board reports on exception reporting. The role will also include centrally co-ordinating additional payments for Junior Doctors as a result of working additional hours and arranging meetings and preparing minutes for the Resident Doctors Forum (RDF).

It is essential that you have excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. You will also be a proactive team player who is able to develop strong and effective working relationships. You will have excellent computer/keyboard skills and the ability to use all Microsoft applications and will be able to demonstrate previous experience of administration including of database systems and previous experience of working in busy, customer facing role. A flexible and pragmatic approach to your work and exceptional organisational skills that will enable you to manage a varied workload, with competing priorities and deadlines, is also key to success in this role.

Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week

Interview Date: to be confirmed

for further information please contact Lisa Blake, Medical Staffing Officer on lisa.blake9@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newcourt House

Newcourt Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7JQ

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)