Bristol Ambulance

Resourcing Coordinator

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Job summary

To support the smooth day to day running of the Resourcing Team in Rostering and planning, ensuring the most cost effective and efficient use of supply to meet demand. Use and maintain the workforce management system to enable the department to meet its goals and objectives. Provide data entry, telephone and email support, guidance, assistance and support to managers and staff in matters relating to resource planning.

The role is offered on a 4 on 4 off working days pattern.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the service has the right staff, both internal and external, with the right skills in the right place to meet patient demand and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at all times. You will need to support the workforce planning process effectively.

About us

Bristol Ambulance EMS, founded in the 1970's. We are operational from Thatcham Berkshire and as far South as Falmouth Cornwall.

BAEMS are trusted, reliable and expert in providing a patient-centred independent ambulance service for both the NHS and Private Health Care providers as well as well as private, individual patient transport.

Details

Date posted

21 June 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0013-21-5031

Job locations

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the service has the right staff, both internal and external, with the right skills in the right place to meet patient demand and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at all times. You will need to support the workforce planning process effectively.

Input and update workforce management data accurately. Ensure compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.

Be responsible for allocation of leave, training and record abstractions for operational staff accurately and support with the allocation of relief shifts as required.

Collate and maintain accurate records as required.

Provide effective cover within the Resourcing Team, ensuring that the Department is adequately staffed and deputise for the Resourcing Team Leader when required.

Deal promptly, efficiently and professionally with calls and emails from staff dealing with queries, absence, annual leave, relief shifts etc and deal with these proactively to meet KPIs and provide a good service.

Respond to ad hoc enquiries from all levels of staff.

Update the workforce management system to staff requests including maternity/paternity leave, coaching and training, stations meetings, team changes, new rota patterns and leave allocation.

Use the workforce management software to deliver complex plans for operational delivery in a timely and accurate manner.

Receive requests for staff abstractions from rotas. Authorise/decline requests for staff abstractions from rotas according to protocols and where necessary liaise with line managers/HR to progress requests, ensuring fairness, equity and consistency.

Liaise with the Managers and the BAEMS payroll provider on issues pertaining to timesheets, including sickness, annual leave and overtime.

Liaise with other departmental managers to make the most effective use of resources.

Monitor abstractions, overtime spend and other designated KPIs and provide reports as required.

Support the delivery of high quality patient care according to BAEMS standards, policies and procedures by supporting operations to deliver the required capacity to meet improved clinical care and patient outcomes.

Work closely with the Control Team to support the development of the system to develop high quality and efficient workforce information and payroll systems, maintaining accurate workforce systems and GRS scheduling systems.

As part of the Resourcing Team ensure effective communication across all mediums with internal and external stakeholders alike.

Communicate abstractions to staff and managers, both verbally and in written report form, where necessary.

Produce reports and other statistical data as required using a variety of information systems and formats.

Maintain a good working knowledge of Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Working Time Directive and other relevant legislation.

Resolve any software interface issues through error checking and contribute to the review of policies/protocols/processes, providing recommendations to improve performance where possible.

Promote the BAEMS through accurate forecasting and planning the supports the delivery of high quality care and cost effective patient care.

Ensure service users within areas of responsibility are provided with a quality service and that best practices are adopted within the department.

Adhere to robust systems of governance (clinical, financial, staff, information).

Contribute to the review of policies/processes/protocols, providing recommendations to improve performance wherever possible.

Other duties as required by the Resourcing Manager ensure the smooth running of the Resourcing Department

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the service has the right staff, both internal and external, with the right skills in the right place to meet patient demand and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at all times. You will need to support the workforce planning process effectively.

Input and update workforce management data accurately. Ensure compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.

Be responsible for allocation of leave, training and record abstractions for operational staff accurately and support with the allocation of relief shifts as required.

Collate and maintain accurate records as required.

Provide effective cover within the Resourcing Team, ensuring that the Department is adequately staffed and deputise for the Resourcing Team Leader when required.

Deal promptly, efficiently and professionally with calls and emails from staff dealing with queries, absence, annual leave, relief shifts etc and deal with these proactively to meet KPIs and provide a good service.

Respond to ad hoc enquiries from all levels of staff.

Update the workforce management system to staff requests including maternity/paternity leave, coaching and training, stations meetings, team changes, new rota patterns and leave allocation.

Use the workforce management software to deliver complex plans for operational delivery in a timely and accurate manner.

Receive requests for staff abstractions from rotas. Authorise/decline requests for staff abstractions from rotas according to protocols and where necessary liaise with line managers/HR to progress requests, ensuring fairness, equity and consistency.

Liaise with the Managers and the BAEMS payroll provider on issues pertaining to timesheets, including sickness, annual leave and overtime.

Liaise with other departmental managers to make the most effective use of resources.

Monitor abstractions, overtime spend and other designated KPIs and provide reports as required.

Support the delivery of high quality patient care according to BAEMS standards, policies and procedures by supporting operations to deliver the required capacity to meet improved clinical care and patient outcomes.

Work closely with the Control Team to support the development of the system to develop high quality and efficient workforce information and payroll systems, maintaining accurate workforce systems and GRS scheduling systems.

As part of the Resourcing Team ensure effective communication across all mediums with internal and external stakeholders alike.

Communicate abstractions to staff and managers, both verbally and in written report form, where necessary.

Produce reports and other statistical data as required using a variety of information systems and formats.

Maintain a good working knowledge of Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Working Time Directive and other relevant legislation.

Resolve any software interface issues through error checking and contribute to the review of policies/protocols/processes, providing recommendations to improve performance where possible.

Promote the BAEMS through accurate forecasting and planning the supports the delivery of high quality care and cost effective patient care.

Ensure service users within areas of responsibility are provided with a quality service and that best practices are adopted within the department.

Adhere to robust systems of governance (clinical, financial, staff, information).

Contribute to the review of policies/processes/protocols, providing recommendations to improve performance wherever possible.

Other duties as required by the Resourcing Manager ensure the smooth running of the Resourcing Department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE, grades A-C or equivalent
  • Experience of Workforce planning
  • Microsoft Office and ability to manipulate data using excel

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Global Rostering System (GRS)

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Service
  • Team working, to meet tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a healthcare/planning environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE, grades A-C or equivalent
  • Experience of Workforce planning
  • Microsoft Office and ability to manipulate data using excel

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Global Rostering System (GRS)

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Service
  • Team working, to meet tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a healthcare/planning environment

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

Bristol Ambulance

Address

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


Employer's website

http://bristolambulance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol Ambulance

Address

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


Employer's website

http://bristolambulance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Abby Ballard

abby.ballard@bristolambulance.co.uk

Details

Date posted

21 June 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0013-21-5031

Job locations

Jacwyn House

1 Kings Park Ave

Bristol

BS2 0TZ


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