Job overview
Band 5 - E-Roster/eCommunity Project Support Officer - 37.5 hours per week as a Secondment
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the E-Roster team for a Band 5 E-Roster and eCommunity project support officer. The role of the department is to support the Trust in the implementation and delivery of E-Rostering, use of Safecare program and the implementation of eCommunity
Main duties of the job
As an E-Roster/eCommunity project support officer you will work within a growing team to support wards and departments to promote safe, transparent and cost effective staff planning through the effective rostering practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Knowledge of delivering in-service training
Desirable
- Knowledge of project methodology
- Knowledge of rostering system administration
Experience
Essential
- Clinical or administrative experience in an NHS setting
- Experience of managing elements of a project, using project plans, associated documentation, and information systems
- Experience of working within a large team or organisation
- Experience of initiating and implementing organisational procedures and processes
- Experience in appropriately handling confidential material
Desirable
- Experience of working within a complex project environment
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE ‘C’ grade or equivalent in English and Maths
- Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further studies in health or business related field
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Cumbria.
Desirable
- Driving licence.
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to accurately document work, create and check reports and documents
- Correct written and spoken use of English and numerate
- Proven organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to use initiative to work without supervision
- Good interpersonal/team skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust including clinicians, Executive Directors and Board members
- Fast, accurate keyboard skills
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to advance level
- Reliable
- Positive can-do attitude
- Able to work to a high level of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task
- Eye for detail
- Calm temperament
- Ability to learn new software applications quickly
Desirable
- Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexible hours on occasions
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This advert is for E-Roster/eCommunity Project Support Officer *Internal* with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Parkhouse. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term for 6 months). The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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