Job Description

Reporting to: Lead Rota Co-ordinator

Background

Granta Medical Practices has been formed with the merger of five of the largest Practices in South Cambridgeshire; Sawston Medical Practice and Linton Health Centre, Barley Medical Practices, Shelford Medical Practices and Royston Health Centre. We provide medical services to 58,000 patients with a dedicated and enthusiastic team of clinicians and support staff.

Job Summary:

Clinical Rota scheduling as set out, but not limited to, Job Responsibilities. The role centres around the effective planning and oversight of the Nursing Teams across Granta's six sites. This role also includes the effective planning of our Extended Hours services.

Job responsibilities:

Responsible for Staff scheduling and Rota Application of Nursing Teams across Granta's six sites troubleshooting and problem solving areas of concern Ensure all Nursing Study/Annual Leave requests are noted, as agreed by the Nurse Manager, and conflicts dealt with or reported back as appropriate Schedule clinical staffing and apply rotas for Extended Access sessions ensuring weekly targets are met Rota application for a number of support Staff/Teams ie: Social Navigators, First Contact Physiotherapy & Midwife Teams Cancelling on the day appointments across all Clinical Teams reporting any staffing issues back to the Rota Co-ordinator/Duty Manager. Liaising with all sites regarding unexpected absences relating to that location Clinical Room Bookings for Granta's 6 sites To assist in day to day problem solving regarding any rota conflicts/issues that arise Any other duties as requested by the Lead Rota Co-ordinator.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this , the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carer's, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person