Job summary
Interview Date: 16th July 2025
As a Medical Workforce Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Medical Staffing function to provide a comprehensive, high quality and effective service in the delivery of junior doctor rota co-ordination ensuring minimum staffing is maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Maintain minimum staffing numbers is key to the role as is attention to detail.
You will be working in a very fast paced, high intensity working environment.
A good knowledge of the 2016 Junior Doctor rota rules will be essential in your day to day role.
With effective communication you will liaise with numerous stakeholders in response to safe staffing requirements from a number of specialties such as Junior Doctors, CBU Management teams and external providers.
Maintenance and updating of a live rostering system.
Ensure any vacancies are noted and cover arranged in a timely manner.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro/rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-3190E-06-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Medical Staffing Officer
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Medical Staffing Officer
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Experience of working with Medical Staff
* Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office environment.
* Awareness of NHS Issues
* Experience of handling multiple stakeholders independently.
* Experience dealing with sickness and other sensitive information.
Desirable
* Rota Coordination experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Prioritise own workload
* Work on own initiative
* Able to communicate and influence effectively both orally and written
* Good planning skills
* Flexible approach to dealing with issues
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Computer Skills
* Knowledge of EWTD.
* Knowledge of Junior Doctor Terms and Conditions.
Desirable
* Awareness of Employment Law relevant to role.
* Experience of medical terminology
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ 4 or equivalent in Business Administration
* EDCL or equivalent IT literacy
* GCSE at Grade C in Maths or English or equivalent
Desirable
* Degree
* CIPD qualification
* Edward Jenner
Trust Values Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what your approach is when dealing with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Experience of working with Medical Staff
* Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office environment.
* Awareness of NHS Issues
* Experience of handling multiple stakeholders independently.
* Experience dealing with sickness and other sensitive information.
Desirable
* Rota Coordination experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Prioritise own workload
* Work on own initiative
* Able to communicate and influence effectively both orally and written
* Good planning skills
* Flexible approach to dealing with issues
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Computer Skills
* Knowledge of EWTD.
* Knowledge of Junior Doctor Terms and Conditions.
Desirable
* Awareness of Employment Law relevant to role.
* Experience of medical terminology
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ 4 or equivalent in Business Administration
* EDCL or equivalent IT literacy
* GCSE at Grade C in Maths or English or equivalent
Desirable
* Degree
* CIPD qualification
* Edward Jenner
Trust Values Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what your approach is when dealing with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.
Employer details Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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