Job summary
THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE PRE-OP AND PAIN DIRECTORATE
OPERATING THEATRES
JOB TITLE: THEATRE ROSTERING CO-ORDINATORPAY BAND: 6HOURS: 37 1/2 HOURS PER WEEKPERMANENT CONTRACT
An opportunity has arisen within our Operating Theatres for one full-time Theatre Rostering Co-ordinator to work in conjunction with the clinically experienced substantive Rostering Co-ordinator.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. In return you will have the opportunity to inspire exemplary support for our patients.
We expect all our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Provide strategic leadership for the department with the implementation and management in respect to the health roster and play a key role in the delivery of various improvement projects.
* Be responsible to produce theatre rosters for all specialities to include ensuring publication of rosters in line with Trust policy, ensuring adequate skill mix and equitability for all staff ensuring service needs are met.
* Support the Specialty Managers, Theatre Manager, Matrons and Nursing and Directorate Managers within Theatres in developing and monitoring services to deliver the optimum level of care experienced by patients.
* Be responsible for the appropriate use of agency and bank staff.
* Lead effective rostering for the department.
* Assist the Specialty Managers, Theatre Manager and Nursing and Directorate Managers for Theatres in managing change effectively within the Operating Theatres, to promote improved patient care and practices.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues from other disciplines.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust )
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
* Be expected to maintain registration with NMC or HCPC if already registered. If not registered, be expected to hold Bed Bleep on a rotational basis
* Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
Communication Skills
Essential
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Knowledge and Training
Essential
* Keen to develop own skills, make suggestions and implement own ideas to the role
Experience
Essential
* Computer literate
* Proven recent experience/understanding of rostering teams of all banding
* Evidence of having developed team working skills
* Demonstrates attention to detail
Planning Skills
Essential
* Organised approach to work
* Able to work flexibly e.g. support other specialties
Management Skills
Essential
* Effective leadership skills
* Ability to work within a team and develop others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
* Be expected to maintain registration with NMC or HCPC if already registered. If not registered, be expected to hold Bed Bleep on a rotational basis
* Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
Communication Skills
Essential
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Knowledge and Training
Essential
* Keen to develop own skills, make suggestions and implement own ideas to the role
Experience
Essential
* Computer literate
* Proven recent experience/understanding of rostering teams of all banding
* Evidence of having developed team working skills
* Demonstrates attention to detail
Planning Skills
Essential
* Organised approach to work
* Able to work flexibly e.g. support other specialties
Management Skills
Essential
* Effective leadership skills
* Ability to work within a team and develop others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
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Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
Employer's website
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