Job summary
- Main area
- Rostering/GRS
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (Ending 31 March 2025)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 247-SS-RATI-0524-A
- Employer
- East of England Ambulance Service Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Any Trust Site
- Town
- Any Trust Site
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Rostering Application Technical Implementer
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join the Rostering Application (GRS) Team in Digital to support with development and configuration of the GRS System to support the Centralised Scheduling Project and and the implementation of Skillstream.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the GRS Application Owner to support ongoing workstreams in line with the Trusts Digital Strategy.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to set-up, implement and maintain the GRS Rostering system to meet the requirements of the Trust, managers, clinicians and users.
Primarily responsible for the analysis of highly complex shift patterns and rules in order to develop, test, deploy, maintain and support individual end user requirements that fit in with the benefits realisation plan agreed as an integral part of the GRS Functionality Roadmap Business Case.
To configure, test, implement and maintain GRS-Skillstream integrate workforce management system.
To act as a primary point of communication in relation to GRS-Skillstream system configuration processes and any issues during project life-cycle.
Provide a training resource to users of the GRS-Skillstream integrated system. This will involve preparing for and delivery planned structured training to groups and the provision of one to one guidance and development.
Ensuring provision of cover for Rostering Services Manager for project-related responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
The GRS Application & Rostering team interact with many other teams across different directorates of the organisation, including technical and non-technical disciplines and operational and non-operational staff.
We are collaborative , open and supportive team, consisting of staff with a wealth of understanding of many roles and systems across the organisation. However, we also draw on the expertise of multiple specialists across the Digital directorate and our operational colleagues to achieve the shared goals.
The successful post holder will be able to work from any of our Trust sites across the region, with hybrid working available in agreement with your line manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
For further clarification or a discussion about the role, please contact the Head of Information & Data (Secondment).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience and expertise of a rostering system such as GRS or Degree in Management or IM&T subject.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Confidently articulate highly complex and contentious information to large groups who do not have a technical background and be challenged.
- Able to provide technical specialism training to other Directorates.
Desirable criteria
- In-depth knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced in leading technical projects.
- Experienced in being a technical specialist for an organisational wide system.
- Experienced in writing policies and procedures for business change.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of rota planning and implementation.
- Experienced in Project Management methods and tools.
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to deal with changing and, sometimes, conflicting priorities.
- Attention to detail and able to concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Understands the importance of the protection of personal data.
- Ability to solve problems and make informed recommendations based on detailed data analysis.
EEAST Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Evidence of alignment to Trust Values (Care, Teamwork, Quality, Respect & Honesty)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matt Monk
- Job title
- Head of Information & Data (Secondment)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07720 592383
- Additional information
Please email in the first instance
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