eRostering Team Leader
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for an eRostering Team Leader.
The eRostering Team Leader, will act as the Trust’s specialist lead advisor in all aspects of Electronic Rostering (eRostering), and will support the implementation and ongoing management of the Trusts' eRostering system.
The role holder will make a huge impact to improve workforce productivity by embedding best rostering practices throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The role will be responsible for managing the eRostering workforce team, ensuring overall system accuracy and maintenance amongst the eRostering Service. The role will work in partnership with other teams in the Directorate, key stakeholders and service users to ensure that a high-quality service is provided by the eRostering team which supports the achievement of both national and local key performance indicators (KPIs) through effective and efficient rostering.
The post holder will provide expert advice, training and support to eRostering users within the People and Culture Directorate, and across the whole Trust.
The post holder will apply specialist report writing and analytical knowledge and skills to support the extraction of data from the Trusts eRostering system. The eRostering Manager will work with other managers within the People and Culture Directorate to ensure that eRostering is used in an efficient and effective manner, to best fit the business needs of the Trust.
Working for our organisation
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Career Progression: We know that building on your personal and professional development are key to providing the best patient care. We are committed to providing a working environment where you can progress your career, build your knowledge base and develop your skillset.
Key Benefits: Excellent NHS Pension, Generous holiday entitlement, Access to a host of NHS discount schemes (Blue Light Card, Health Service discounts, discounted petrol etc.), Free parking on-site, Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to becoming a diverse employer and inclusive workplace in which people from all backgrounds can belong and pursue enriching careers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details of the the main responsibilities. The below extract details some of the core responsibilities of the role:
- To ensure that a high-quality service is provided by the eRostering team which supports the achievement of both national and local key performance indicators (KPIs) through effective and efficient rostering.
- To ensure the Trust is compliant with its eRostering and Safer Staffing Policy by reviewing eRostering processes and practices.
- To work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure the effective maintenance of the eRostering system, such as departmental and staff changes mirror Electronic Staff Record (ESR), which is the master database.
- To manage the eRostering team to ensure a high-quality service is delivered in line with the priorities of the organisation.
- To understand and provide expert advice on the inter-dependencies between the Finance, Workforce, Training and Payroll systems ensuring that impacts are understood before system changes are made.
- To identify, influence and manage the full range of internal and external customers and stakeholders, to ensure that key eRostering information is communicated effectively.
- To facilitate and coordinate customer and supplier meetings and provide reports and presentations to the relevant stakeholders.
- To identify, manage, and provide assurance on risks and issues ensuring mitigation and contingency plans are in place. Communicate risk and issue management plans to senior management, stakeholders and relevant teams.
- To be responsible for quality assurance and management of the eRostering function.
- To ensure maintenance and development of the eRostering software so that the Trust benefits from enhancements to the product functionality.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- • Education to degree level or equivalent level of experience
- • Evidence of continued professional development
- • Experience of participating in projects and using databases
- • Experience of using E-rostering systems
- • Experience of extracting information from HR/Payroll systems
- • Experience of data collection and analysis
- • Experience of managing a team
- • Knowledge and understanding of key issues within the NHS and/or other public sector organisations
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people.It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.