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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Workforce team as a Medical Roster Advisor, playing a key role in a large scale, high-impact medical rostering transformation programme across the group.
This is an ideal role for someone looking to be part of a major digital and operational change project. You will work closely with the project lead, clinicians, and operational teams to deliver a modern, efficient rostering service that supports safe staffing, improves productivity, and enhances patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large-scale deployment project, build relationships across clinical and corporate teams, and make a tangible impact on how our medical workforce is planned and managed.
Main duties of the job
- Support the implementation and ongoing development of the groups medical e-rostering system as part of a major implementation and improvement programme
- Provide expert day-to-day system support to users, resolving queries and troubleshooting issues quickly and effectively
- Work closely with rota coordinators, managers, and clinical teams to promote best practice in rostering and optimise workforce planning
- Analyse rosters to identify risks, improve staffing efficiency, and support safe staffing levels
- Deliver training and guidance to a wide range of staff to support effective system use
- Monitor compliance with rostering policies, KPIs, and payroll deadlines, providing advice and escalation where needed
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of staff rostering processes and rota management
- Experience using electronic rostering systems
- Experience maintaining and managing live rosters
- Experience delivering training or supporting system users
Desirable
- Experience supporting system implementations or transformation projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Relevant system certification (e.g. Allocate / rostering systems / RL Datix)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the process of creating and managing staff rosters
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and legislation which may impact on electronic rostering
- Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats including the use of different media for presentations to different audiences
- Good teaching and presentation skills and able to pass on new knowledge
Desirable
- Operational experience of RL Datix rostering software
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This advert is for Medical Roster Advisor with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 pro-rata, per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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