Rota and Metal On Metal Co-ordinator - Brighton, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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2 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rota and Metal on Metal Co-ordinator to work within the Musculoskeletal Directorate, based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.


We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic person to work in conjunction with the other Rota Co-ordinator to ensure the maintenance of a high-quality, effective and flexible centralised electronic rota for medical staff across sites, and ensure efficient functioning of the Directorate medical cover.

Within this role you will also provide administrative oversight on the Metal on Metal project (MoM).

MoM is a national recall programme for all patients who were fitted with a particular type of hip implant which needs close monitoring, through regular blood testing and consultant review, and you will be the point of contact for patients and their relatives ensuring they have timely review adhering to MHRA guidelines.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.


Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.


Build a career with us:

As a University Trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.


Main duties and responsibilities include:


  • Responsibility for producing an efficient and effective rota management and absence management system for medical staff within the department in conjunction with wider Trust developments.
  • To work with the Clinical Leads/Directorate Manager to review medical locum spend across the Directorate.
  • To manage the rota management and absence management systems.
  • To assist Lead Clinicians in ensuring the equitable distribution of oncall internal cover across consultants within the services.
  • Constantly review working practices in the rota management and absence management and liaise with Medical HR in order to identify where operational improvements can be made.
  • To act as a contact point and advisor for rolling out the absence management and rotas of medical staff across the Trust.
  • Ensure that any relevant information is communicated to the directorate and clinic reception teams as appropriate.
  • To develop a sound understanding of the European Working Time Directive and The New Deal for Junior Medical Staff, and to ensure that the way in which rotas are managed (particularly in terms of the use of prospective cover and any additional hours worked) enables compliance with these and minimises the use of locum staff.
  • Sending out patient letters and blood request forms in a timely manner to ensure patients are seen within their target date.
  • Accurate input, and analysis, of the MoM data. Including checking that all required information is noted and to ensure the information contained is correct. To ensure validation is undertaken to correct any errors.
  • To use the Trust wide patient target list (PTL) alongside the MoM data to make sure patients are booked and the patient administration system (PAS) is updated.
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