Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead the Health Roster & Staff Bank Teams through an exciting period of change. The service is currently trialling a proof of concept whereby a centralised temporary staffing function supports and facilitates roster efficiencies and a centralised staffing hub as part of the agency reduction programme for all nursing, non-medical & dental and admin and clerical staff groups across United Lincolnshire Teaching Trust and Lincolnshire Community Health Services. Working across group to align Health Roster and Temporary Staffing processes is a fundamental remit within this role. Experience of Staff Bank and Allocate Optima would be highly desirable. Main duties of the job The post holder will have leadership and workforce management experience, be expert in pursuing service improvements and innovation, and will support the delivery of safe staffing and safe patient care across the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. You will work with clinical staff and heads of departments to ensure that the rostering system is fully embedded and that clinical and non-clinical teams are rostered in the most efficient and safe way. You will deliver projects to comply with key performance indicators. Ensuring projects and initiatives are delivered on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans as required Oversees the governance arrangements, compliance checks and onboarding of temporary staff and agency suppliers. Managing the preferred supplier list, identifying engagement strategies and priorities for temporary staffing resource Ability to optimise workforce available and drive improvement through key performance indicators, e.g., sickness, temporary staffing usage, Roster efficiencies. About us Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey. At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce. LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively. We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year None Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 818-OBS088 Job locations Beech House Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the provision of an effective Temporary Staffing service, that meets the requirements of the Trust. To be responsible for ensuring governance and quality standards are met in relation to the use of rostering staff across the Trust. To work closely with clinical staff and managers to ensure that effective systems and processes for the use and booking of temporary staff and substantive staff are embedded into practice throughout the Trust. To minimise the use of agency staff by replacing them with Bank staff. To work closely with the Divisional Service Leads to develop and expand the internal Staff Bank and reduce spend on premium staffing (agency). To work closely across the Integrated Care System (ICS) and with other external partners. To ensure that the Bank and Rostering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the provision of an effective Temporary Staffing service, that meets the requirements of the Trust. To be responsible for ensuring governance and quality standards are met in relation to the use of rostering staff across the Trust. To work closely with clinical staff and managers to ensure that effective systems and processes for the use and booking of temporary staff and substantive staff are embedded into practice throughout the Trust. To minimise the use of agency staff by replacing them with Bank staff. To work closely with the Divisional Service Leads to develop and expand the internal Staff Bank and reduce spend on premium staffing (agency). To work closely across the Integrated Care System (ICS) and with other external partners. To ensure that the Bank and Rostering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met Person Specification Application form Essential Experience of leading and managing a temporary staffing or rostering function Previous experience in a leadership role over operational functions, with demonstrable examples of bringing about efficiencies, service improvement and change management Ability to sway and influence around change management and new projects Demonstrate an advanced level of ability to effectively use Microsoft Office software Masters/CIPD Level 7 qualification in a HR related field or equivalent qualification/experience Excellent relationship building skills and ability to form constructive, credible strategic and operational relationships with a range of health and social care professionals at all levels through high professional credibility. Ability to plan and organise own workload with a high level of autonomy ensuring deadlines can be met to agreed timeframes and with ability to be flexible in approach Desirable Health Roster Experience Staff Bank or Temporary Staffing Experience. Knowledge and understanding of Working Time Directive Person Specification Application form Essential Experience of leading and managing a temporary staffing or rostering function Previous experience in a leadership role over operational functions, with demonstrable examples of bringing about efficiencies, service improvement and change management Ability to sway and influence around change management and new projects Demonstrate an advanced level of ability to effectively use Microsoft Office software Masters/CIPD Level 7 qualification in a HR related field or equivalent qualification/experience Excellent relationship building skills and ability to form constructive, credible strategic and operational relationships with a range of health and social care professionals at all levels through high professional credibility. Ability to plan and organise own workload with a high level of autonomy ensuring deadlines can be met to agreed timeframes and with ability to be flexible in approach Desirable Health Roster Experience Staff Bank or Temporary Staffing Experience. Knowledge and understanding of Working Time Directive 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 Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust Address Beech House Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH Employer's website https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)