Overview
The post holder is vital to the management and support of the medical e-Rostering function across LGT. The role requires leadership, project management and change management expertise to deliver a robust medical e-Rostering service in line with best practice. The role includes developing a robust e-Rostering BAU function to support medical staff within the Trust and will be crucial to lead the BAU functions.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Responsibilities
* Lead in the design and successful delivery of the medical element of the eRostering Programme and provide effective leadership for the medical e-Rostering team to deliver electronic rostering for the medical staff.
* Create and maintain stakeholder relationships internal and external, communicating across the organisation and providing leadership to the e-Rostering medical team.
* Drive continuous improvement of the Optima system and maintenance of the electronic rostering (e-Rostering) system for Medics in association with business requirements across the Trust.
* Report any systems issues to the software provider and support users at all levels, making recommendations to remedy situations as they arise.
* Ensure a customer-focused support to Optima system (health roster) users, providing advice, instruction and training on e-Roster systems in regard to system functionality and Trust policy.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
* Improving the experience of staff with disability
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
* Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted: 08 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 197-RF6979A
Job locations: Lewisham Town Hall, Catford, SE6 4RU
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Degree or tertiary qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.
* Master's degree or working towards it.
* Demonstrable experience of implementation and maintenance of e-Rostering systems ideally across different industries (including within the NHS).
* A proven track record of Project Management in an NHS environment.
* Experience in managing staff, budgets and systems; cross-department project delivery; and leading change with and through teams.
* Medical staffing experience; NHS procurement experience is desirable.
Knowledge
* Demonstrable IT skills, proficient in Microsoft packages; strong analytical skills; understanding of NHS environment; in-depth knowledge of e-Rostering system functionalities (e.g., Allocate e-Rostering suite including MedicOnDuty & Activity Manage).
Desirable
* Process review/modelling training; experience of procurement within the public sector, especially within NHS Trust.
Privacy and Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the DBS for prior convictions check.
Employer
Employer: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: Lewisham Town Hall, Catford, SE6 4RU
Employer's website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/
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