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 coordination, ensuring minimum staffing is maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Maintaining 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 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 organization is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace, and an 'awe can do this' attitude is evident throughout the organization.
Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
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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.
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
* 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.
Skills and Abilities
* Prioritize own workload
* Work on own initiative
* Able to communicate and influence effectively both orally and written
* Flexible approach to dealing with issues
Knowledge and Awareness
* Computer skills
* Knowledge of EWTD
* Knowledge of Junior Doctor Terms and Conditions
* Awareness of employment law relevant to role
* Experience of medical terminology
Qualifications
* NVQ 4 or equivalent in Business Administration
* EDCL or equivalent IT literacy
* GCSE at Grade C in Maths or English or equivalent
* Degree
Trust Values
* In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words, please describe your approach when dealing with people of different backgrounds and beliefs.
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