Senior Bookings Co-ordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Temporary Staffing Team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust as a Senior Bookings Coordinator., Based at Darent Valley Hospital, the postholder will work to support the Temporary Staffing Team Lead in the delivery of a timely, efficient and cost effective temporary staffing booking service for all staff groups across the Trust.

They will work to provide a professional Temporary Staffing Service to the Trust, ensuring that all bookings comply with current booking procedures and protocols, NHS Employers and NHSE/I requirements and national best practice. They will liaise with employment agencies on a regular basis, negotiating rates so as to ensure the Trust receives good value for money in the booking of temporary staff.

They will assist the Temporary Staffing Team leader in the monitoring, collation and reporting of temporary staffing data for the Trust, as and when required. They will work to develop / amend reports in order to meet Trust requirements.

To develop and maintain effective professional working relationships with bank workers, and internal and external colleagues.

To work flexibly, participating in a shift rota system to ensure the service will be adequately covered during weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder will be part of a thriving team that ensures the provision of an efficient and effective temporary staffing service within the Trust, as per our temporary staffing policy. You will need to be customer orientated and a committed individual who enjoys providing a first class service to managers, candidates and staff. The role requires an individual who has excel knowledge, good customer service and telephone manners. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, working within a fun team that is full of activity.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.