Looking for your next role? Why not take a look at our exciting Scheduling Coordinator role?Come join our fantastic and dynamic n.....
Looking for your next role? Why not take a look at our exciting Scheduling Coordinator role?
Come join our fantastic and dynamic new centralised scheduling team within the Planning and Resourcing Department, where your skills and contributions will be valued and make a meaningful impact!
The post holder will be responsible for the daily running of the scheduling function and supporting staff with resource planning as well as supporting with the workforce planning process.
Please note that the Scheduling department’s hours of operation is between 0600 and 2200, and successful post holders appointed will berequired to work REMOTELY and undertake evening and WEEKEND working on a shift rota. Unsocial hours payment, where applicable, will be made in line with Agenda for Change, section 2 – use this link for more information on unsocial hours payments: Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers
The post holder will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the Scheduling function, ensuring the most cost effective and efficient use of resource supply to meet demand. Use and maintain the workforce management system to enable the department to meet its goals and objectives. Provide data entry, telephone and email support, guidance, assistance and support to managers and staff in matters relating to resource planning.The post holder will ensure the service has the right staff, both internal and external, with the right skills in the right place to meet patient demand and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at all times. They will need to support the workforce planning process effectively.
Deal promptly, efficiently,and professionally with calls and emails from staff dealing with queries, absence, annual leave, relief shifts etc and deal with these proactively to meet KPIs and provide a good service. Respond to ad hoc enquiries from all levels of staff.
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024
