Rota Co-ordinator

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Rota Co-ordinator to join our busy Orthopaedic team based at RDE Wonford Site PEOC Department, working alongside another experienced Rota Co-ordinator to help deliver effective staffing support across the department.

This is a fast‑paced and varied role where excellent communication, planning and organisational skills are essential. You will be responsible for coordinating medical staffing rotas, ensuring safe and effective cover, managing absences, supporting clinical teams and maintaining accurate records and systems.

You’ll work closely with consultants, junior doctors, managers, HR and multidisciplinary teams, providing high‑quality administrative support while helping to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the service.

• Management of staffing rotas on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Excellent planning, negotiating and organisation to provide adequate staffing cover, including staff with external contractual commitments.
• Provide high quality personal assistance to the management team, including responsible administrative support in their absence, using own initiative and working without supervision.
• Ensure all information is secure, and confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.
• Maintain the professional image of the Trust at all times.

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Communicates confidently with staff at all levels.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office and rota/database systems.
• Works well independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Provides excellent customer service in a professional and calm manner.

22.5 hrs per week - Pattern to be confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer valuing diversity and creating a culture of inclusivity. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

We provide comprehensive occupational health services, flexible working schemes, family‑friendly policies, and paid annual leave for NHS starters.

We invest in staff development through funding for care certificate, degree or leadership qualifications, or CPD placements.

Additional benefits: national discount services (Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts), salary sacrifice options, insurance, car lease schemes, the NHS Pension scheme, cycle to work scheme.

• Salary Band 4: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum pro rata.
• Frequency:
  Annual.
• Vacancy Reference: .
• Contract Type:
  Permanent.
• Closing Date: 11 June, 2026.
• Job Category:
  Administration.
• Staff Group:
  Additional Clinical Services.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.