We are recruiting for a Rostering & Temporary Staffing Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management,performance and direction of the Rostering and Temporary Staffing teams. The Rostering & Temporary Staffing Manager has fullresponsibility for the Rostering and temporary staffing function, ensuring the team provides an efficient and effective to allmanagers.You will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to the team in relation to e-Rostering best practice and effective temporary staffing initiatives. You'll take a lead on projects (such as system development and new modules), delivery of strategy and action plans aligned to the team and be responsible for resolving complex rostering and safestaffing issues supporting the delivery of the People Strategy within the scope of the role.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to develop strong relationships with internal and external senior professionals and be responsible for the management of the e-Rostering systems and additional modules linked to this such as Safe care & BankStaff.This will require effective monitoring and management in relation to the outsourced contracts for these systems and services.Ensuring the KPIs are achieved and appropriate sanctions re put into place when providers fail to achieve expected levels ofperformance.

You will need to resolve complex rostering and staffing issues in order to provide advice and recommendations other HR services.

Responsible for the development of HR policy and procedures within the Temporary Staffing & Rostering function which will impact across the organisation, working jointly with other organisations in the system to create a consistentapproach.

Driving forwards the achievements of recommended NHSI/E Levels of Attainment.

To provide effective leadership andmanagement, clear objectives, support and development to the roles reporting directly to this role and ensure this is beingprovided by them to the team members they are responsible for.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

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The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 16th September 2024, although this may be subject to change.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree (MA), BTEC Advanced diploma, NVQ level 7 or proven experience
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development level 7 or equivalent qualification / experience or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• Evidence of continued CPD Coaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with e-Rostering and Temporary Staffing systems
• Significant experience of system implementation
• Experience of working with an outsourced payroll contract
• Experience of NHS Workforce Systems Administration

Desirable

• Experience of implementing and working with Allocate Software/e-Rostering providers
• NHS specific IT system experience
• Understanding of NHS Community Services

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, NHS terms and good knowledge of workforce information and the development of metrics to ensure ownership and good understanding of workforce across a complex organisation
• Effective coaching, influencing, persuading and negotiating skills,
• Handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with DPA

Desirable

• An understanding of the NHS current agenda and challenges, NHS Pay and Conditions

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills,
• Proven standard of word processing skills, with a high standard of presentation and accuracy,
• Ability to respond positively in a rapidly changing environment
• The ability to plan and organise own workload and work autonomously
• Ability and willingness to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems,
• Proven ability to manage a broad range of complex activities or projects through the development of long- and short-term plans and efficient use of resources.
• Multiple services and teams of professional colleagues

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

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