Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
As the rota
co-ordinator for medics, you will support the delivery of medical coverage
throughout the trust with the support of colleagues within the e-rostering
team, support services and operational colleagues.
You will need to
be adaptable and flexible, utilising your problem solving and people skills on
a day to day basis, will know when and where to gain support and decisions to
ensure you can deliver on the expectations of the role in providing an
effective medical rota for the services.
Enhanced people
skills will allow you to work with various stakeholders across the trust,
building and maintaining professional relationships helping to ensure the trust
gets value for money when creating rotas.
The workload
will be spread within the rota co-ordinator team and supported by the
e-rostering manager and there will be regular on-site meetings with the ability
to work in an agile manner with the agreement of the line manager. All
equipment to do so will be provided.
At the time of advertising,
this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or
occupational requirements) set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason,
unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this
moment in time.
Main duties of the job
You will create
a safe, effective and efficient medical rota which is compliant with all trust
policies and terms and conditions of our medical colleagues.
Co-ordinate with
the medical recruitment and post-grad medical education teams to populate the
medical rota with personal information provided by them, to meet rota
publication deadlines as stipulated by NHS England.
Liaise with
medics on rota regarding any rota requests/changes to ensure they do not have a
negative impact on the delivery of care.
Ensure any
issues are brought to the attention of the E-Rostering Manager/Clinical Lead in
a timely manner to ensure resolution at as early a stage as possible.
Monitoring rota
emails and dealing with any issues/requests as soon as possible.
Ensuring that
timesheets are completed by the Clinical Leads or designated deputies in line
with payroll deadlines.
Support the
e-roster team in line with line manager expectations.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will:
Under the supervision/direction of the Line
Manager, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as
and when necessary from Medical Education and the E-Roster team and Clinical
Leads, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Administrative Rota co-ordination
service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.
Provide services within well-established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required
sphere of competences for the role at all times.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the
service to enable the post holder
to contribute and inform decision making within the service.
Act as principal point of contact
for Senior Manager, Clinical Leads, Consultants and Doctors in relation to
Rotas
Work flexibly
to meet the needs of the service.
Develop and maintain good working relationships
by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating
effectively and informatively.
Work with sensitivity and have a
good understanding of the service provision and issues experienced by its users.
Prioritise own tasks, exercising a degree of independence,
initiative and judgement. Assess situations,
identify and resolve potential problems within own skill set. Refer and seek
guidance on issues outside of postholders level of competency or authority to the
Line Manager.
Work within
well-established departmental/Trust policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines
and established service delivery plans at all times.
Use effective verbal/written communication
at
all times,
incorporating tact, empathy, consideration, courtesy and confidentiality.
Adapt style of communication to respond to others user communication difficulties.
Ensure the service experienced
is positive
and service user confidentiality is maintained
at all times. Treat users
of the service, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesy
and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
For further job information please see attached Job description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will:
Under the supervision/direction of the Line
Manager, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as
and when necessary from Medical Education and the E-Roster team and Clinical
Leads, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Administrative Rota co-ordination
service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.
Provide services within well-established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required
sphere of competences for the role at all times.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the
service to enable the post holder
to contribute and inform decision making within the service.
Act as principal point of contact
for Senior Manager, Clinical Leads, Consultants and Doctors in relation to
Rotas
Work flexibly
to meet the needs of the service.
Develop and maintain good working relationships
by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating
effectively and informatively.
Work with sensitivity and have a
good understanding of the service provision and issues experienced by its users.
Prioritise own tasks, exercising a degree of independence,
initiative and judgement. Assess situations,
identify and resolve potential problems within own skill set. Refer and seek
guidance on issues outside of postholders level of competency or authority to the
Line Manager.
Work within
well-established departmental/Trust policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines
and established service delivery plans at all times.
Use effective verbal/written communication
at
all times,
incorporating tact, empathy, consideration, courtesy and confidentiality.
Adapt style of communication to respond to others user communication difficulties.
Ensure the service experienced
is positive
and service user confidentiality is maintained
at all times. Treat users
of the service, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity, courtesy
and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
For further job information please see attached Job description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Secretarial/administrative experience and copy /audio typing
- Note/minute taking
- In using email, maintaining and updating paper and electronic diaries, arranging meetings
- In using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications, e.g. Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc
- In working as an effective team member with minimum supervision
- In working in a busy environment with competing demands
- Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality
- In using a degree of initiative
- in organising and prioritising own tasks in order to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- In working in a caring environment
- In dealing with the public
Qualifications
Essential
- As appropriate to the role::
- NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) or, RSA lll
- Or, be able to demonstrate competency at level 3.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further study/development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post.
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine written correspondence.
- Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages
- In, decision-making and prioritisation
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act
- Customer care skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing situations
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the Trusts value based induction
Desirable
- Knowledge of information governance
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Secretarial/administrative experience and copy /audio typing
- Note/minute taking
- In using email, maintaining and updating paper and electronic diaries, arranging meetings
- In using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications, e.g. Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc
- In working as an effective team member with minimum supervision
- In working in a busy environment with competing demands
- Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality
- In using a degree of initiative
- in organising and prioritising own tasks in order to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- In working in a caring environment
- In dealing with the public
Qualifications
Essential
- As appropriate to the role::
- NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) or, RSA lll
- Or, be able to demonstrate competency at level 3.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further study/development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post.
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine written correspondence.
- Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages
- In, decision-making and prioritisation
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act
- Customer care skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing situations
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the Trusts value based induction
Desirable
- Knowledge of information governance
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
