Medical Workforce Manager - Rota Management

Job summary

As a Rota Co-ordinator within the centralised Rota Team you will join the Medical and Dental Workforce department, which also covers Medical & Dental HR, Medical & Dental Recruitment, Appraisal & Revalidation, and Job Planning. Our centralised Rota Team is responsible for the management of medical rotas across key specialties, including General Surgery, Urology, Integrated Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. This role is central to maintaining safe staffing levels and supporting high-quality Patient care through the effective co-ordination of medical rotas in respect of all grades of Doctor. A solid understanding of medical contracts and terms and conditions is essential to ensure rotas align with contractual entitlements and meet service needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a knowledgeable and collaborative team, where your input directly supports the smooth running of clinical services and contributes to Patient outcomes. If you're highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to making a real difference in health care we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This role demands a proactive, focused individual who understands the impact of effective planning on clinical safety and service delivery. You will need to be confident working with data, able to prioritise under pressure, and have an understanding and capability to interpret medical contracts including resident Doctor T&Cs and specialty-specific arrangements. You will be the central point of contact for rota-related queries, often working with minimal supervision, and therefore sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills are essential. Your ability to communicate effectively with Clinicians, Managers, agencies and colleagues will make you a trusted and reliable member of the team. Whether its reacting to short-notice gaps, monitoring WTD compliance, or supporting performance targets, no two days are the same. If you're looking for a varied, rewarding role where your strengths, accuracy, and resilience are truly valued, this is your chance to make a lasting impact within a team that will support your ongoing development and success.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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