NHS Scotland
Resource Planner
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Job Opportunity in North Region Resource Planning Department
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to join the North Region Resource Planning Department.
About the Role
This is an essential role within the Scottish Ambulance Service, responsible for the effective planning, maintenance and coordination of staff rosters to support operational service delivery across the Region. The successful candidate will provide a high level of administrative support, helping to ensure the efficient utilisation of resources while maintaining accurate and compliant staffing arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Planning and maintaining staff rosters
- Allocating shifts to operational personnel
- Maximising the effective use of relief staff to meet service demands
- Forward planning and ensuring short notice coverage of shifts due to absence etc.
- Producing and communicating timely, accurate resource planning information
- Ensuring managers and relevant departments have the information required to support operational decision-making
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- Computer literate and confident in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Ability to work independently
- Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving
- Effective management of competing priorities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Previous experience of working within a Resource Planning or Scheduling department would be advantageous
About You
As the role involves handling confidential and sensitive information, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Data Protection Act and a high degree of professional integrity.
Contract Details
- 1-year fixed term contract
- 36 hours per week Monday – Friday
- Weekend working also required
- A blended approach combining home and office-based working can be considered
Important Information
- To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
- NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate.
- Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
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Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Contact Information
Informal enquiries can be made to Frances Cameron, Resource Planning Supervisor francescatherine.cameron@nhs.scot
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