NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Rostering Team Leader to join our Central Rostering Team within the HR Service Centre, based at Summerfield House, Aberdeen. Reporting to the Rostering Systems Manager, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of a high-quality, responsive rostering service across NHS Grampian.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and supporting the Central Rostering Team in the effective administration of the Scottish Standard Time System (SSTS) and the Allocate eRostering system. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely maintenance of workforce data, supporting service areas with roster creation and optimisation, and ensuring that payroll-related data is processed correctly and within strict deadlines.
You will line manage a team of Data Assistants and Rostering Officers, overseeing team performance, setting priorities and allocating resources to ensure service delivery targets are consistently met, particularly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will also provide expert advice and guidance to system users, contribute to the rollout and ongoing development of eRostering, and support continuous improvement of processes, systems and reporting.
A key aspect of the role is building strong working relationships with stakeholders across clinical services, Workforce, HR, Finance and Payroll teams, as well as engaging with national groups to support system development and best practice.