# Rostering Coordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rostering-coordinator/432a3e06-6137-419c-8876-f5dc51a27259 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rostering-coordinator/432a3e06-6137-419c-8876-f5dc51a27259.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters, Ladybridge Hall - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Coordinator (discipline unspecified) - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T09:01:10.553Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Carlisle/North_West_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Trust/Rostering/Rostering-v8323190 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8323190?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nwas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview North West Ambulance Service is looking to recruit a part-time, permanent Rostering. Coordinator based in Carlisle, as part of the Cumbria and Lancashire Area Rostering Team. ### Main duties of the job You will have responsibility for resource planning ambulances and rapid response vehicles, by the advanced allocation of daily shifts for operational ambulance personnel ensuring effective cover of all resources. Facilitating short notice cover for absences, which can occur with less than 24 hours’ notice, using overtime and bank colleagues. The management, maintaining and recording of staff hours/shifts on to the global rostering system including planned shift hours, overtime, annual leave, requests for special leave, sickness absence and training. You will be required to work in partnership with the other rostering co-ordinators sector administration officer and Senior Paramedic team in the sector to ensure cover for all contingencies as required. To ensure effective continuation of rota cover for all groups you will support the whole sector when required. You will also produce performance and management information and provide administration and clerical support to the leadership team in the area. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship. Please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person specification before applying for this role. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received. For further details / informal visits contact: Name – Jim Cameron Job Title – Rostering Supervisor Email address – jim.cameron@nwas.nhs.uk ## Person Specification ### Skills / Competencies **Essential** - Excellent understanding of operational requirements to achieve customer/patient care, particularly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. - High level of computer literacy. - Working knowledge of Windows-based software packages including Word, Outlook & Excel. - Ability to understand and employ new work systems/software. - Excellent written/verbal communication skills. - Demonstrable ability to be multi-tasked. - Ability to prioritise workload and maintain delivery. ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable. - Ability to follow explicitly written protocols and procedures. - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally via multiple media, including telephone, text, email and in-person. - Willing to embrace a new challenge and thrive in that environment. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Flexibility in approach and working practice. - High-level listening & communication skills. - Understands and demonstrates confidentiality. - Ability to organise workloads. - Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity. - Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work. - Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone. ### Experience and General **Essential** - Minimum of six months experience of working within administration in an operational environment. - Current, full UK driving licence. - Own car, or daily access to a car. ### Qualification and Knowledge **Essential** - Minimum of English & Mathematics GCSE at Grade C and above. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 770.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10645017) - [application guide (pdf, 207.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2376) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3013) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1984) - [recruitment terms and conditions (pdf, 40.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1413) - [candidate's guide to nhs employment checks standards (pdf, 221.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1412) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.