Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Critical Care Unit for an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive individual who is able to work with minimal supervision on a range of tasks. The successful applicant will need to be comfortable working with multiple deadlines and changing priorities. Main duties include supporting the management and co-ordination of Critical Care medical rota's across Salford and Bury. You will be the first port of call when staff wish to amend their roster or swap/cancel shifts. You will provide day-to day support by ensuring an adequate level of staffing is achieved in line with the minimum staffing requirements on Critical Care Units. This will be facilitated through maximisation of resources. It is your responsibility for initiating the necessary action to maintain service needs and requirements. Main duties of the job With previous experience of working in a health care setting and a detailed knowledge of rota's, you will have an eye for detail together with excellent organisation and planning skills. Good communication skills are essential for this role as you will be liaising with a range of staff including the Senior Management Team, Consultants and NHSP support teams. The successful candidate will have extensive administrative experience and will require a high level of competency and proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages, an understanding of the SMART Rostering system will be an advantage. The ability to build successful relationships with Senior Clinicians and Managers along with other teams within the service is essential. If you enjoy working as part of a team, have flexible approach to work and professional attitude, and meet the requirements of the personal specification we would welcome an application from you Your application must demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-AC062-25-A Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities Evidence of using own initiative Excellent verbal and written communication skills Evidence of effective time management skills Proven administration experience Proficient in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office Qualifications Essential Good standard of education including Maths and English NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience Desirable Possession of ECDL or alternative computing qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting Previous experience in co-ordinating rotas Desirable Minute taking experience Knowledge Desirable Knowledge of Trust IT systems Person Specification Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities Evidence of using own initiative Excellent verbal and written communication skills Evidence of effective time management skills Proven administration experience Proficient in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office Qualifications Essential Good standard of education including Maths and English NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience Desirable Possession of ECDL or alternative computing qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting Previous experience in co-ordinating rotas Desirable Minute taking experience Knowledge Desirable Knowledge of Trust IT systems 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)