Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Rota Co-Ordinator with a proven track record in delivering a high-quality service. You will be flexible in approach, tenacious, a good team player and have an eye for detail. Working closely with our Maternity Teams across Somerset, you will give assurance that all forms of leave and rotas are appropriately managed and are cost effective, reporting to our Inpatient Matrons at Yeovil and Taunton. Main duties of the job It is essential that the successful candidate can work well under pressure, always maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude. They will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills that enables them to liaise with the wider Maternity teams across each site. Experience in a Rota Coordinator role or a similar NHS role, with additional experience using Healthroster would be advantageous. They will manage Maternity rotas identifying gaps and providing cover, recording periods of leave and developing close working relationships with wider Midwifery Team and oversee Leave Management. About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-GR-1238 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details. To ensure all administrative duties are completed within the required timescales and escalate any issues or concerns. To produce and coordinate midwifery and maternity support worker staff rotas. To coordinate annual leave and study leave for all relevant staff in the department. To act as the first point of contact for issues relating to midwives and maternity support workers rotas as required. Responsible for liaising with senior midwifery team to fill any rota gaps as required Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details. To ensure all administrative duties are completed within the required timescales and escalate any issues or concerns. To produce and coordinate midwifery and maternity support worker staff rotas. To coordinate annual leave and study leave for all relevant staff in the department. To act as the first point of contact for issues relating to midwives and maternity support workers rotas as required. Responsible for liaising with senior midwifery team to fill any rota gaps as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of General Education 5 GCSEs 4 or above Demonstrated commitment to further education or training Full range of Administrative Skills to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Computer Literacy (RSA II /ECDL or Equivalent experience) Experience Essential Proven experience in an administration Understanding of GDPR Knowledge in input and extracting data to formulate reports and data outputs Knowledge of rostering Knowledge of the Allocate system Desirable Knowledge and skills in general and human resource management Knowledge of medical policies and terms and conditions Additional Criteria Essential Attention to detail, must be able to concentrate in situations where frequent interruptions are likely Able to deal with unexpected situations Negotiation and Persuasion skills Highly motivated and able to work autonomously using own initiative Professional attitude, approachable and enthusiastic Team player Excellent Administrative skills Excellent Organisational skills Desirable Leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of General Education 5 GCSEs 4 or above Demonstrated commitment to further education or training Full range of Administrative Skills to NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Computer Literacy (RSA II /ECDL or Equivalent experience) Experience Essential Proven experience in an administration Understanding of GDPR Knowledge in input and extracting data to formulate reports and data outputs Knowledge of rostering Knowledge of the Allocate system Desirable Knowledge and skills in general and human resource management Knowledge of medical policies and terms and conditions Additional Criteria Essential Attention to detail, must be able to concentrate in situations where frequent interruptions are likely Able to deal with unexpected situations Negotiation and Persuasion skills Highly motivated and able to work autonomously using own initiative Professional attitude, approachable and enthusiastic Team player Excellent Administrative skills Excellent Organisational skills Desirable Leadership skills 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 details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)