Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic Team in Surgical UTOO (Urology, Trauma & Orthopaedic, and Ophthalmology) Division as a rota coordinator at ULHT.
This is a part time post based at either Boston, Lincoln or Grantham dependent on candidates preference, and covering rotas across all sites at ULHT.The post will play important part in delivery of services by managing Orthopaedic clinical rotas, ensuring any gaps in rota are covered, and working as part of cohesive team.
This role will contribute towards service improvement and performance of a very busy department.This post will involve day to day management of T&O medical staffing rota and ensuring that gaps are covered in timely manner.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, be able to deal with situations tactfully with diplomacy.
It is a fast paced job, hence ability to adapt and prioritise is essential.
The experience of working with patients, or in a customer facing environment is essential.
A knowledge of NHS targets is desirable, but not essential.This post will commence from April 25.
Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with wider clinical team, secretarial team and higher management team in delivering service demands.The successful candidate will also have the following skills: Experience of finding solutions to complex problemsExperience of data collectionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAdaptable to changeReadiness to try new things A successful candidate will be proactive, and will take initiatives to improve tasks withing their job scope.
It is demanding role and requires successful applicant to be comfortable working with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.The Rota Co-Ordinator is a vital part of the effective functioning of the Trauma & Orthopaedic specialty.
Provides a comprehensive and administrative service to the medical and admin staff within the Business Unit.Maintains and manages the covering of gaps of the rotas working at least 6 weeks in advance to ensure that all staff are aware of their weekly timetables.Maintains, records and adds any additional duties undertaken (both internal and agency doctors) to ensure timely payment of additional shifts.Organises and supports teaching and audit programmes.Organises new starters and trainee doctor induction programmes and appraisals.Ensures correct procedures are followed for recording sickness and annual leave for all junior doctors.
About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment.
From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area.
It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area.
It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire.
Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English C or equivalent level of attainment NVQ level 3/HND or equivalent demonstrate experience in admin procedures /IT systems Desirable Foundation Management qualification Previous Experience Essential Experience of finding solutions to complex problems Experience of developing policies and procedures Experience of data collecting and presentation of information Experience of working with people in a patient or customer environment Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively Listening, negotiating and report writing skills Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Tactful and diplomatic at all times Desirable Knowledge of access targets within the NHS Knowledge of patient database Specific Requirements Essential Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team in a demanding environment.
Adaptable to change Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues Ability to understand and manage rotas.
Desirable Readiness to try new things Excellent understanding of the importance of information and clinical governance.