Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Ambulance Operational Resourcing and Admin Team, working closely with the other Resourcing Administrators and Operational Service Managers, this busy and dynamic role would be suitable for someone with a keen eye for detail who is able to prioritise effectively and remain calm at all times.  

We are looking for someone to work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday during normal office hours. Working as part of a small team you will be primarily responsible for maintaining the rosters for the Ambulance Emergency Service, ensuring vacant shifts are covered and keeping the Optima system updated with any changes. 

Please contact Lisa Houghton by email in the first instance if you would like further details about the role. ([email protected] )

We may close this advert early if we receive sufficient numbers of applications so we advise applying as soon as possible if you are interested in joining our team. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for central administration within the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and supporting the Ambulance Managers through effective delivery of admin and rostering systems

Key elements of the role are;

• In conjunction with the Ambulance Managers , maintain effective administration systems within the Ambulance Service.
• Assist to the financial wellbeing and sustainability of the Ambulance Business Unit through effective allocation of resources
• Ensuring the accuracy of rostering systems for the recording of sickness, annual leave and training for all departments covered by the Resourcing Administrators.

Working for our organisation

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust serves a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an on-site day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.

Our 2024-2029 'Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.