Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management and formulation of all Emergency Department medical staffing rotas.

The role will require active engagement and working closely with lead clinicians, including management and admin leads. You will need to have the ability to use your own initiative, prioritising your workload to meet the changing needs of a busy department. You will be flexible, excellent at problem solving and adaptable with excellent IT skills.

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and agreeing planned absences of annual leave, study leave and special leave. Unplanned absences will need constant monitoring and follow up of accurate recording, as well as, proactive sourcing of shift cover.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and core responsibility of the job role is to provide full and comprehensive admin support for the management of the Medicine Divisions Doctors Rotas; being the first point of contact for medical staffing Rotas within the Emergency Department.

To assist the Lead Consultants from the Emergency Department to provide the main administrative support for the smooth running of the day to day operational functions of the Department. To co-ordinate the medical staffing rotas, liaising with the Consultants, Nursing staff and Secretaries, ensuring all medical leave is managed appropriately, this being key to delivering the appropriate cover to enable meeting the departments personnel requirements.

About us

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Date posted

03 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-5070132

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Administrative

Essential

  • Can prioritise tasks
  • IT Skills
  • Independent working

Desirable

  • Is responsible within role
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem solving skills

People Skills

Essential

  • Worked as part of a team
  • Clear communication

Desirable

  • Time management
  • Organisational skills
Person Specification

Administrative

Essential

  • Can prioritise tasks
  • IT Skills
  • Independent working

Desirable

  • Is responsible within role
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem solving skills

People Skills

Essential

  • Worked as part of a team
  • Clear communication

Desirable

  • Time management
  • Organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .