Roster and Training Officer
The closing date is 12 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Maternity and Gynaecology teams. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to support the efficient administration and support the workforce coordination.
The post holder will work as a key member of the maternity and gynaecology department, taking a lead role in both day‑to‑day management and future planning of the inpatient and outpatient midwifery/gynaecology workforce's off duty, via the e‑rostering system known as Health Roster.
This post is instrumental in supporting the creation, implementation and management of staffing rosters.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Your primary role is to ensure there are sufficient staffing rosters planned in a timely manner and the appropriate staffing skill mix is always maintained to cover the needs of the service within budgetary confines.
You will also lead in planning the allocation on the roster for staff's professional development, appraisal dates and training fixtures.
* The post holder will work closely with all maternity and gynaecology staff to ensure a consistent level of staffing is maintained, to enable the ward/department to run a high‑quality service to women and their families.
* The post holder will work closely with the senior team to incorporate staff rotation plans onto the Health Roster.
* Work collaboratively with the ward/department managers, education team and medical roster coordinators to ensure all staff are allocated Midwifery Mandatory or other appropriate training for their role in a timely matter and as per CNST requirements, whilst ensuring optimum staffing levels are maintained throughout the unit.
* You will be in constant and direct liaison with the senior midwifery leaders when you have identified any unplanned or future deficits in staffing allocation.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous administration Experience
* Experience of working with computer systems to include Microsoft office/excel, IT packages and web-based systems
* Experience in an NHS or care setting
* Experience of creating rota's using an electronic system e.g. Health roster
Qualifications & Training
* Recognised admin/business qualification or relevant experience - NVQ 2/3, BTEC, ILM 2 or 3
* GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent
* GCSE English grade C /4 or equivalent
* Qualification in typing
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Good organisational skills
* Experienced in meeting targets and deadlines
* Ability to work unsupervised
* Ability to liaise with the multidisciplinary team in a pleasant and helpful manner
* Demonstrate need to maintain confidentiality
* Good time keeping
* Work on own initiative when necessary
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.
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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