Job requirements
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Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
Proven ability to make decisions as well as use own initiative
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work demands
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to adjust to change and motivate/lead others through change
- Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong ability in the Microsoft office package software (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and word)
- Skills and Abilities
Strong customer focus
- Skills and Abilities
Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Skills and Abilities
Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality
- Skills and Abilities
Effective keyboard skills
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Excellent written / verbal communication
- Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail
- Skills and Abilities
Self-motivator
- Skills and Abilities
Creative and imaginative in approach
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Ability to be discreet and diplomatic
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Willingness to learn new systems
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Willingness to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Skills and Abilities
Committed to own professional development
- Knowledge and Experience
Previous experience in an admin/service environment
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in NHS Admin & Clerical departments/or similar
- Qualifications and Training
Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
- Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values
A pride in the quality and accuracy of your work and attention to detail
- Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values
Co-operative, helpful and flexible attitude to work
- Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values
Genuine interest in the structure and work of the Trust
- Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values
Willingness to undertake training and develop additional skills
- Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values
Forward thinking, innovative and proactive approach to work
- Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values
Remain calm in stressful situations with strong resilience
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of hospital information systems or similar logistical planning software
- Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of the European Working Time Directive and 2016 Terms and Conditions
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working within Human Resources Medical Staffing in the NHS
- Qualifications and Training
Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience
Job overview
You will need a flexible, proactive, and thorough approach and be able to quickly form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in different staff groups and at all grades.
You should have the ability to think calmly and logically under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have a positive attitude to maintaining high standards at all times.
You will be quick to learn, be able to work as part of a team, and possess the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
Main duties of the job
This is a critical role within the Bristol Dental Hospital. The post holder will work closely with Clinical teams and the administration departments within the Bristol Dental Hospital to manage all aspects of rota coordination, annual leave and sickness across the clinical teams.
Ideally applicants will have experience with Rota work and an understanding of the working time directive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Rota Coordinator with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Rota coordinator role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa pro rata. The contract type is 7 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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