Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Good working knowledge of excel to be able to create and manipulate data.
- Knowledge
Understanding of NHS temporary staffing processes and procedures.
- Knowledge
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Knowledge
Able to appropriately update and inform managers and workers in accordance with the temporary staffing processes and procedures.
- Knowledge
Ability to scan, copy and complete general administrative tasks to an accurate and consistently high standard.
- Experience
Considerable experience of processing high volumes of bookings onto a Rostering system or equivalent.
- Experience
Considerable experience of using a variety of software packages commonly used within an office environment.
- Experience
Experience of accurate data input and working with a high attention to detail.
- Experience
Experience of using and working knowledge of electronic rostering systems.
- Qualifications
Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
ECDL qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Please note that this job does not meet the salary or skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
We are looking to recruit a Temporary Staffing Co-ordinator where you'll play a vital role in helping our services deliver outstanding patient care. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll coordinate temporary staffing requests, match workers to shifts, build positive relationships with staff and managers, and ensure staffing needs are met efficiently across the Trust 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
We're looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused individual with excellent communication and IT skills who enjoys problem-solving, working with people, and making a real difference behind the scenes. If you thrive in a busy environment and take pride in delivering a high-quality service, please apply.
This is a permanent contract of 21.5 hours per week based at Ludlow Community Hospital, Gravel Hill, Ludlow SY8 1QX. This will include working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
To lead the Temporary Staffing team with the objective of providing a comprehensive high quality temporary staffing and advisory service to all users of Temporary Staffing service.
To fill all shifts with temporary workers, in accordance with the requirements of the request, sourcing cover using the Temporary Worker register.
To process bookings, receive by email, telephone or entered on the Roster system in an accurate and timely manner in relation to the nature of the request.
To liaise with managers, wards, teams and departments to identify cover required and to keep them informed of the progress made.
To proactively identify solutions and suggest alternatives to managers when temporary cover is not available for the shift requested. Regularly engage with temporary workers to obtain availability, develop relationships and address queries and to encourage greater uptake of temporary shifts by individuals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached the Job description and Person Specification for more details regarding this role.
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This advert is for Temporary Staffing Co-ordinator with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Ludlow, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Coordinator (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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