Medical Core Rota Co-ordinator, Band 4

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The closing date is 01 February 2026

Gloucestershire Hospital Foundation Trust are modernising its medical rostering with the implementation of a new digital workforce rostering system.

To implement a new way of working and change culture at the Trust, GHFT are piloting a Core Rota Team to demonstrate the feasibility of a centralised approach to improve consistency and quality for our doctors and ultimately patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a potentially groundbreaking new approach to medical rostering and having a substantial impact on improving quality of care.

Additional working pattern details:
Mon - Fri

Additional contract details:
Fixed Term 23 months from start date

Oversee the administrative duties of rotas assigned to the post holder

Monitoring of rota communications

Shifts changes where required

Monitoring system for updated on ETWD and clinical compliance where change occur

Shift Swap request (where compliant)

Request shifts for temporary staffing

Monitor and action the Core Rota inbox

Report any non-compliant leave requests

Logging of sickness absence and supporting the department to gap fill

Writing rotas for publication within an acceptable lead up time

Publication of shifts through temporary staffing where required

Work in direct collaboration with the Medical Rostering and Medical Temporary Staffing teams to ensure a joined up approach

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Gloucestershire Hospital Foundation Trust are modernising its medical rostering with the implementation of a new digital workforce rostering system.

To implement a new way of working and change culture at the Trust, GHFT are piloting a Core Rota Team to demonstrate the feasibility of a centralised approach to improve consistency and quality for our doctors and ultimately patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a potentially groundbreaking new approach to medical rostering and having a substantial impact on improving quality of care.

Key Knowledge and Experience

The post holder will form part of the Core Rota Team, playing a critical role in the smooth running of rota administration across the trust through all medical divisions and departments.

This role will have direct engagement with clinical management and doctors at all levels, providing them with an essential service that enables doctors to perform their duties and ultimately patient care.

The post holder will be responsible for the administration of all elements of rotas such as logging sickness, allocation of shift and supporting departments to fill gaps where needed.

Key Results Areas

GHNHSFT policies, procedures and guidelines are to be adhered to as a condition of your employment. These can be found on the Trusts website.

To become the rota administrator for the Doctors/Dentists electronic rostering system.

To provide efficient administration support to the Medical Rostering Team and any roster related meetings, which may include; agenda building, minute taking and production of action notes.

Work closely with our operational service lines, including Clinical Leads, Doctors/Dentists and corporate services to effectively embed the system and its processes across the Trust.

Use feedback and audit information to assist in improve quality.

Ensure that the roster system is effectively monitored and issues reported to management appropriately.

Liaise and work closely with key stakeholders to ensure that information is submitted for reports to meet trust deadlines where required.

To support the Medical Rostering Team by providing a comprehensive and effective administration service using own initiative and an innovative approach.

• GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 Business Admin
• Evidence of CPD

• Experience in writing / managing complex rota(s)
• Knowledge/Experience working in a…