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- Trust Headquarters
- 250 Euston Road
- London
- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
- 0845 1555 000
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Rota Coordinator
Accepting applications until: 12-Jul-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 12-Jul-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Address
- Queen Square
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- WC1N 3BG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £38,488 - £46,852 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Neurosurgery - Admin and Clerical
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Job overview
Applicants are invited to apply for the role of Rota Coordinator within the Operating Theatres at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospitals Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic NHS experienced individual, who enjoys working in a busy environment with a friendly, multi-disciplinary team. Those applying will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility and the ability to prioritise tasks is essential – finding it easy to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines within their own workload and that of their team, and therefore a pro-active approach is necessary.
This vacancy may close before the listed closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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This is a full-time post based at NHNN to support the medical and administration staffing provision within Neuroanaesthesia, Neurocritical care and Operating Theatres departments. In particular, the post-holder will focus on managing and supporting Theatre administrators, Junior Doctor rota management.
Applicants should be aware that this is an onsite post and is based within the Operating Theatre Suite.
Applicants will see service users arriving for and leaving surgery.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience of administrative procedures within Healthcare.
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and NHS jobs functionality.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of recent developments within the NHS and how these affect medical staffing.
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience Experience of managing a busy administrative workload, with conflicting priorities.
- Experience of using initiative to solve problems.
- Experience in working in clinical department and processing online rota systems, including changes and upgrades. In addition, building, monitoring and administering all doctor rotas.
- Relevant experience involving the improvement of admin processes.
- Experience in communicating issues effectively and clearly e.g. to senior members of staff
Desirable criteria
- Project management experience
- Writing reports
- Designing or delivering induction programmes
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Analytical problem solving approach to identify problems and develop and implement solutions.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including: Able to perform basic database manipulation Able to collate simple datasets and present in a logical format
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Minute taking.
- Experience of working with a range of databases and software, including hospital systems.
- Able to lead on service improvement initiatives in local environment.
- Able to implement improvements from analysis of local audits
Desirable criteria
- Good knowledge of ESR.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information accurately and effectively and at all levels of the organisation, verbally and in writing.
- Able to deal professionally and sensitively with patients, staff, and public face to face and on the phone.
- Able to persuade, motivate, negotiate to gain cooperation.
- Show tact, empathy and reassurance with contentious information.
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to promote an awareness of risk assessment and incident reporting.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities.
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Willing to develop self & undertake personal development.
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mei-Yin Chan
- Job title
- Assistant General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For more information, contact:
Jean Degala, Theatre Manager
Email: [email protected]
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