Rota Co-ordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Rota Coordinator, based at Yeovil District Hospital for 20 hours a week (0800 to 1200 Monday to Friday). You will be responsible for producing and coordinating medical staff rotas, coordinating annual leave and study leave for all doctors, acting as the first point of contact for issues relating to junior doctors and liaising with agency doctors when required, amongst other tasks. We are looking for someone who is able to work on their own as well as part of a friendly and supportive team. Training and support will be given., Produce the doctors rotas, ensuring a master exists and co-ordinate changes to these rotas.

If and when needed work with the Senior Service Manager, Head of Medical Workforce and/or Business Manager to review existing rotas for Medical staff in the assigned specialty/ies.

Implement changes to rotas as agreed with the Senior Service Manager and/or Clinical Lead ensuring effective communication to all medical staff.

Calculate and monitor the leave of Consultants so that it may be co-ordinated in a secure manner, and ascertain clear lines of communication with clinical areas to ensure patients are not allocated to Consultants whilst on leave.

Calculate and Co-ordinate all Junior Doctors request for study leave and annual leave ensuring there is no impact to service provision.

Act as the first point of contact for the Division in Medical Staffing issues, (e.g. exploring the need for Locum cover), ensuring that relevant issues are discussed with the General Manager and/or Clinical Director. If necessary to book locum staff.

Book locum doctors for all specialities as and when required, seeking relevant authorisation.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!