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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The post holder will provide essential administrative support for the day-to-day management of maternity rosters and elective caesarean section (ELCS) pathways. Acting as a key point of contact for routine rota and elective CS administration, the role supports safe staffing and effective patient pathways through accurate data management, coordination, and communication.

The post holder will undertake operational administrative tasks including recording sickness, finalising shifts, maintaining roster accuracy, and supporting the booking and management of elective caesarean lists. The post holder is not responsible for strategic staffing decisions and will escalate concerns, risks, and unresolved issues to the Rota Coordinator, Workforce Systems Officer, Band 7 Team Leads, or Senior Leadership Team as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Vocational Level 4 or Higher National Diploma Qualification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge/understanding of a range of administrative procedures requiring ongoing job training and experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Medical Staffing Rosters
• Evidence of further development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Experience in meeting operational objectives
• Ability to liaise with Maternity staff confidently and with credibility

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of hospital practices
• Experience of coordinating staff rota
• Previous experience in NHS

Applicant Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application Numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to Download

• Rota and ELCS Admin (PDF, 246.5KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

• Name: Gemma Day
• Job Title: Maternity Matron
• Email Address: Gemma.day2@nhs.net
• Telephone Number: 01225 824675

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa, e.g., those with graduate visas) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK.