Job overview

The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality, confidential administration service in support of the Assistant Service Manager/Service Manager.  Key requirements of the post are to co-ordinate and troubleshoot the Medical clinical rota ensuring that staffing levels are responsive to and reflective of the needs of the service.  

The  Rota Co-ordinator will be expected to organise their workload and prioritise their activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided.  It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional organisational and communication skills with proficiency in Excel.  

This is a challenging role and the successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability and flexibility to manage conflicting priorities.

Main duties of the job

To provide full rota management for the medical on-call rota and ward allocations, to ensure that an effective service is provided and that wards have the correct allocation of consultants and resident doctors. 

The post holder will be responsible for the approval of Resident Doctors annual leave, study leave, and sickness leave and will maintain an effective database to monitor leave and absence in line with Trust Policy and local guidelines.

Actioning both telephone, email and face to face enquiries from medical staff. 

Working in conjunction with Medical Resourcing team to produce the new rotas for each rotation of medical staff.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.