Main duties of the job

Using independent judgment the post-holder will be responsible for the daily operational management of medical staffing issues.

Key aspects of this post include co-ordinating and overseeing the smooth running of the established shift patterns and leave arrangements in line with the New Deal Junior Doctors Hours/European Working Time Directive. The post holder will work closely with medical staffing personnel and the Health Boards New Deal Co-ordinator, in monitoring the shift patterns on a regular basis to ensure continued compliance with the New Deal. The post holder will also have responsibility for producing duty rosters for all medical staff including out of hours on-call and day time Roster’s for Consultant and junior medical staff.

Working as part of the Medical Directorate Management Team, the post holder will also undertake appropriate ad hoc projects as and when required. These projects will be in line with the responsibilities of the grade of the post.

By Nature of this post, excellent written and communication skills, as well as the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines are essential.

Working as part of the Medical Directorate Team, the post holder will be expected to provide urgent cover and administration support in the absence of colleagues. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework. 

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. 

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • GCSE English and Maths
  • Relevant Management qualification e.g. ILM (institute of leadership and management) level 5, NEBs or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued ongoing education

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of previous managerial experience

    • Expereince

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of team
  • Experience of using spreadsheets, databases, macros

    • Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience of working in a hospital environment or with health care professionals

    • Knowledge/Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and to prioritise tasks
  • Competent in the use of IT packages including excel, word, outlook

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of New Deal for Junior doctors/European Working Time Directive

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to work in a busy environment and to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Ability to use own initiative, whilst understanding the need to seek advice from seniors where necessary

    • Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    Welsh language skills are desirable