Job summary The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality, confidential administration service in support of the Rota Co-ordinator and the Assistant Service Manager/Service Manager. Key requirements of the post are to co-ordinate and troubleshoot the Medical clinical rota ensuring that staffing levels are responsive to and reflective of the needs of the service. The role also supports the Clinic Co-ordinator with booking of rooms for OPD clinic. The Assistant Rota Coordinator will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by, the Rota Co-ordinator/Assistant Service Manager/Service Manager to ensure that an efficient service is provided. It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team. Main duties of the job To provide full rota management for the medical on-call rota and ward allocations, to ensure that an effective service is provided and that wards have the correct allocation of consultants and junior doctors. Also the recording of medical staff's annual/study leave and shift changes, ensuring that cover is maintained at all times. Actioning both telephone and face to face enquiries from medical staff. Supporting the Clinic Co-ordinator with Out Patient Clinic management. About us MCHFT provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership. We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412 - MED 6945933 Job locations Leighton Hospital Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality, confidential administration service to the Division and their team in support of the Rota Co-ordinator/Assistant Service Manager/Service Manager.Maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service. Be fully conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, rota management, room booking and clinic management. More detailed information can be found in the attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality, confidential administration service to the Division and their team in support of the Rota Co-ordinator/Assistant Service Manager/Service Manager.Maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service. Be fully conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, rota management, room booking and clinic management. More detailed information can be found in the attached Job Description. Person Specification EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Essential Computer skills, Microsoft Office Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines Desirable Knowledge of rotas SKILLS Essential Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own work, Desirable Understand and manage health records/waiting lists and ICS computer systems PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Good attendance record Desirable Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description Person Specification EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Essential Computer skills, Microsoft Office Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines Desirable Knowledge of rotas SKILLS Essential Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise own work, Desirable Understand and manage health records/waiting lists and ICS computer systems PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Good attendance record Desirable Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)