Rota Lead
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Treliske, TR1 3LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
The Rota Coordinator is responsible for the autonomous management, coordination, and optimisation of medical staffing rotas to ensure safe, efficient ...
Rota ManagementProduce and maintain accurate rotas to a minimum of 8-12 weeks in advance.
Workforce CoordinationAct as the first point of contact for all medical staffing and rota issues, providing specialist guidance.
Systems & ReportingProduce regular reports on staffing levels, rota compliance, and workforce KPIs for divisional meetings.
Communications and LiaisonEstablish and maintain strong communication links across the Trust to ensure the engagement of stakeholders and the successful integration of new working practices.
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Qualifiactions, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent training and/or experience in business administration, management or other relevant subject area
- Extensive experience in an administration setting with advanced skills related to scheduling, diary management and organisation
- Experienced in monitoring projects and programmes of work in work area
- Highly experienced in using excellent communication skills on the telephone, face to face and through electronic communications
- Highly experienced in dealing with business sensitive information with colleagues at multiple levels across the organisation
- Experienced in dealing with complex information at source and presenting, changing style to fit the audience and gain agreement/collaboration
- Highly experienced in using a variety of IT systems proficiently
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with anxious staff where there may be cultural or language difficulties
- Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and NHS data protection policies
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks, motivating and coaching staff to drive positive outcomes, meeting deadlines
- Advanced problem solving skills and strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
- Confident and capable of using standard Microsoft software applications
Desirable: - Experienced in designing and populating staff rosters
Qualities
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
- Confident, diplomatic and calm in challenging situations
- Alignment with NHS and RCHTs values
- Acts with integrity & professionalism, achieving & sustaining high standards
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First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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