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Job summary

Main area
Women's Services
Grade
Band 4
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Part time - 24 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
050-AC436-0926
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/09/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Medical Staffing Co-ordinator

Band 4

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of timely, accurate and reliable data relating to all HB Medical Staffing issues. 

 Using independent judgement, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational co-ordination of medical staffing issues within the sub-specialities of the HB including the on-call rotas for Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

  1. To assist with the day to day operational co-ordination of Consultant and junior medical staffing issues within the service.
  2. To manage, on a daily basis, the Consultant and junior doctors on call rota. 
  3. On notification of sickness absence, identify where there is a shortage of medical staff cover and identify cost effective solutions.
  4. To proactively identify where there will be planned shortages of cover either for on-call or ward work, and find cost effective solutions for the periods, in liaison with Consultant medical staff, and the medical staffing department.
  5. Devise the duty rosters for Consultant and junior medical staff, ensuring all services are adequately covered, and ensuring all relevant people are informed of any changes to the rota, e.g. Switchboard, Consultant Secretaries, Ward Clerks, Nursing Staff, Administration Staff.
  6. Working in partnership with HR, maintain New Deal/European Working Time Directive shift patterns in response to new legislation and service developments.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  1. To assist with the day to day operational co-ordination of Consultant and junior medical staffing issues within the service.
  2. To manage, on a daily basis, the Consultant and junior doctors on call rota. 
  3. On notification of sickness absence, identify where there is a shortage of medical staff cover and identify cost effective solutions.
  4. To proactively identify where there will be planned shortages of cover either for on-call or ward work, and find cost effective solutions for the periods, in liaison with Consultant medical staff, and the medical staffing department.
  5. Devise the duty rosters for Consultant and junior medical staff, ensuring all services are adequately covered, and ensuring all relevant people are informed of any changes to the rota, e.g. Switchboard, Consultant Secretaries, Ward Clerks, Nursing Staff, Administration Staff.
  6. Working in partnership with HR, maintain New Deal/European Working Time Directive shift patterns in response to new legislation and service developments.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Diploma level education or equivalent experience
  • IT Literacy
  • Ability go work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Competent in use of IT packages
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Knowledge of New Deal for Junior Doctors
  • Previous experience of working with clinical or senior staff
  • Experience of developing staff rotas

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to take succinct notes at formal meetings
  • Good organisation, time management and interpersonal skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nerys W Jones
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000841228
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