Job overview
We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Medical Deployment Officer to join our dedicated team.
In this vital administrative role, you’ll support the Senior Medical Deployment Officers by helping to coordinate the day-to-day medical staffing arrangements that ensure safe and effective patient care.
Main duties of the job
This is a busy and varied role where you will be responsible for:
1. Coordinating cover for vacant shifts using internal Bank or external agency doctors
2. Maintaining accurate records in the Trust’s eRostering and Bank Management systems
3. Monitoring leave (annual, study, sick) and ensuring appropriate medical cover is in place
4. Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical teams, agencies, and internal departments
5. Supporting efforts to reduce external agency use through effective internal locum management
This role is key to ensuring that our medical services run efficiently, and patients receive the care they need without disruption.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
6. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
7. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
8. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
9. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
10. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
11. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
12. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. GCSE’s. English and Maths at C or above – or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
15. Previous administration experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
16. Able to communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing
17. Able to communicate effectively where language barriers exist