Job summary
The Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) is looking for someone with an eye for detail, the ability to develop and refine processes and the confidence to work with a busy team of consultants and junior doctors. You would be joining a large, vibrant department and working with consultants, junior doctors, administrators, and management to ensure that all aspects of medical staffing are up to date and accurate. There will definitely never be a dull moment and along the way you will learn a lot about neurosciences. Working hours can be flexible across Mon Fri, we are happy to discuss a variety of options with the successful candidate.
ABOUT THE TEAM
You would have a job with the best of both worlds; full control and responsibility for your own work but also working closely with a wide range of teams. We have a team of approximately 90 medical staff across neurology, neurosurgery, stroke and neurophysiology; you will be instrumental in ensuring medical staffing policies and processes.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job are included on the attached Job Description. Please refer to this for further details.
About us
UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
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Supporting with preparing, maintaining, and implementing medical staffing rotas, foreseeing any issues and finding resolutions in a timely manner.
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Managing all sickness, annual leave, study leave and other leave requests, queries and processes
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Organising and overseeing doctors induction days
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Processing and overseeing all WLI and locum claims, ensuring all vacant shifts are covered via NHSP and Rotawatch is kept up to date with relevant on-call information
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Being the point of contact for all medical staffing queries from medical teams, HR, Management and any other areas who require information
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
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You are a friendly, confident and very organised
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Pride in a job well done and a desire to keep improving
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Somebody who is innovative and can embrace and initiate change
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 20 October 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
-
Supporting with preparing, maintaining, and implementing medical staffing rotas, foreseeing any issues and finding resolutions in a timely manner.
-
Managing all sickness, annual leave, study leave and other leave requests, queries and processes
-
Organising and overseeing doctors induction days
-
Processing and overseeing all WLI and locum claims, ensuring all vacant shifts are covered via NHSP and Rotawatch is kept up to date with relevant on-call information
-
Being the point of contact for all medical staffing queries from medical teams, HR, Management and any other areas who require information
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
-
You are a friendly, confident and very organised
-
Pride in a job well done and a desire to keep improving
-
Somebody who is innovative and can embrace and initiate change
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 20 October 2021
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level qualification, NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge across a range of administrative work procedures
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of Health Roster or similar IT-based roster system
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
Experience
Essential
- Administrative and organisational experience.
- Experience of complex staff rosters with numerous interdependencies
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems, progress chasing, resource and staff allocation.
- Experience managing project work
Desirable
- Experience of working time directive, HR issues, recruitment
- Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems
- Able to future plan and identify issues ahead of time
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent telephone / communication skills.
- Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multitask.
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Reliability - good time keeping
- Flexibility - able to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Desirable
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic.
- Able to get on with people and share knowledge with others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level qualification, NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge across a range of administrative work procedures
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
- Experience of Health Roster or similar IT-based roster system
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development.
Experience
Essential
- Administrative and organisational experience.
- Experience of complex staff rosters with numerous interdependencies
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems, progress chasing, resource and staff allocation.
- Experience managing project work
Desirable
- Experience of working time directive, HR issues, recruitment
- Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems
- Able to future plan and identify issues ahead of time
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent telephone / communication skills.
- Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multitask.
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Reliability - good time keeping
- Flexibility - able to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Desirable
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic.
- Able to get on with people and share knowledge with others
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
