Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and aptitude
Previous experience of a Medical Staffing or Human Resources environment
- Skills and aptitude
Knowledge and understanding of the National terms and conditions for Medical staff in the NHS.
- Skills and aptitude
Developed IT skills in Microsoft Office systems including Word and Excel
- Skills and aptitude
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide and receive sensitive and contentious information whilst using tact and diplomacy.
- Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience.
- Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
NVQ Level 4 in administration or equivalent experience
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and aptitude
Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Skills and aptitude
Previous experience of ESR
- Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Appropriate entry qualification in using PC systems or equivalent experience.
Job overview
The Medical Staffing Administrator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective coordination and management of medical rotas across the Trust, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This is a hybrid role, with the opportunity to work flexibly from home alongside a requirement to attend the Trust's offices in Redruth for a minimum of two days per week.
Working closely with doctors, operational leads, service managers and clinical teams, the post holder will maintain accurate rotas, coordinate leave and study leave requests, identify and escalate staffing gaps, and arrange appropriate cover to ensure service continuity.
The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with medical staff and managers, providing timely advice, updates and support on workforce matters.
The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities whilst delivering a responsive and professional medical staffing service in a fast-paced environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive administrative support for the coordination and management of medical staffing rotas, ensuring accurate workforce information is maintained and staffing gaps are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
Liaise regularly with doctors, operational leads, service managers and clinical teams to coordinate leave, study leave, on call arrangements and locum cover, supporting the safe and effective delivery of services.
Maintain workforce records, produce reports, respond to staffing queries, and communicate rota changes promptly to relevant stakeholders.
Support workforce planning activities, recruitment processes and medical staffing initiatives whilst delivering a professional, responsive and customer focused service within a busy and fast paced environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Medical Staffing Assistant with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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