Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly capable, experienced and motivated eRostering specialist. The post holder will lead an experienced eRostering team and will be responsible for the continual improvement of eRostering practices and service delivery across all Kings sites and staff groups.
The role includes working closely with a supportive senior team, and senior stakeholders/professional leads to ensure Kings realizes the benefits and meets NHSE ALoA eRostering and eJob Planning (non-medical) standards.
Main Duties of the Job
- Develop & lead on the strategic direction & continual improvement of rostering, rostering practices and functionality of software across all staff groups.
- Lead on the implementation of non-medical eJob Planning software, create a job planning stakeholder group and collectively standardize job planning practices across non-medical staff groups.
- To lead and develop an experienced eRostering team.
- Implement the benefits of eRostering and eJob Planning, supporting the implementation of Lord Carters & NHSE ALoA recommendations across all staff groups.
- Lead on the eRostering/non-medical eJob Planning related initiatives which facilitate efficiency gains and/or cost savings for the Trusts cost improvement plans.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to communicate and promote the optimal use of our workforce and deployment software. Stakeholders include clinicians, management teams, finance and people business partners, senior workforce colleagues.
- Lead on day-to-day provider contract management to facilitate optimal rostering/job planning benefits realization. Provide support to Associate Director of People Services, Digital and Transformation and Workforce Planner & Insight Analyst for contract renewals.
About Us
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
Kings is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyones contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimizing their contributions to the Trusts carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Date Posted: 25 September 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8b
Salary:£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 213-CORP-6553376-A
Job Locations: Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE59RS
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the Allocate eRostering suite (at least version 11.3)
- Previous experience of leading & managing an experienced team
- Experience in negotiation and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Experience and knowledge of Patchwork temporary staffing and eJob Planning software (non-medical)
Education & Qualifications
Essential:
- Graduate with degree in information services, HR, social sciences or a related field or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
- Project qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) and/or demonstrable experience of managing complex Trust-wide projects in the NHS
Desirable:
- Allocate Academy Training & Accreditation qualification
Skills and Competencies
Essential:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and familiar with the concepts of relational databases.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to quickly secure the confidence of senior staff across various disciplines.
- Ability to demonstrate a complex understanding of key performance indicators associated with Workforce Productivity across multiple staff groups and convey their importance.
- Analytical skills: an ability to absorb complex data & information and develop, implement, and evaluate action plans, present, and communicate complex data in a way that aids decision making.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details:
Employer Name: Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE59RS
Employers Website:https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
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