Job summary
Creating and maintaining clinician schedules within SystmOne to ensure services are appropriately staffed and resources are utilised effectively. Analysing historical and forecasted workforce data to identify staffing requirements across contracts and services. Supporting capacity planning activities by identifying workforce gaps, surpluses and potential scheduling risks, making recommendations to maintain optimal staffing levels. Collaborating with Operations Managers, Team Leaders and clinicians to understand service demands and scheduling requirements. Monitoring workforce utilisation and workload distribution to maximise operational effectiveness and customer service delivery. Supporting recruitment and workforce planning discussions by providing insights into resource availability and potential skill shortages. Using workforce management systems and reporting tools to track workforce activity, maintain records and generate management information. Managing scheduling changes, resolving resource conflicts and ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders. Ensuring workforce planning activities remain compliant with working time regulations, employment contracts and organisational policies.
Main duties of the job
e are looking for an organised and proactive Workforce Planner to join our Workforce Planning team. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the effective allocation and scheduling of clinical resources, helping to make sure the right clinicians are available at the right time to meet patient and operational needs. Working closely with Operations Managers, Team Leaders and clinicians, you'll use workforce data, forecasting and scheduling tools to optimise capacity, support service delivery and ensure exceptional patient care while maintaining operational efficiency.
About us
Connect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation - Cora Health - combining our decades of experience in providing healthcare services on behalf of the NHS
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Cora we're passionate about investing in our colleagues, fostering professional growth, and ensuring everyone feels appreciated. We believe that happy and engaged colleagues provide exceptional patient care and will be motivated to perform at their best. Here's a glimpse of what we offer you: Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from up to 25 days of holiday (plus public holidays) to relax and recharge. If you'd like even more holiday to enjoy you can participate in our generous holiday buy and sell scheme. Wellness Support: Access a suite of health support tools and an employee assistance program for your well-being so you can be at your best and be your true self. Performance Awards: Excel in your objectives and be rewarded further for your hard work with a range of pay, gifts and incentives awarded alongside attending our annual colleague awards to be treated and feel special. Savings and Support: Make huge saving by making the most of Blue Light and Healthcare Services discounts as well as the very important employer pension contributions and a Christmas savings club. Membership Fee Reimbursement: Save your pennies, as we cover the cost of role required professional membership fees. Flexibility: Work in a way that supports home live, through hybrid working options and flexibility in working hours and times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Experience with workforce management software would be advantageous.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience with workforce management software would be advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cora Health Group Limited
Address
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE12 8EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.corahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Workforce Planner in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Cora Health Group Limited
Cora Health Group Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where collaboration with senior leaders drives impactful people strategies. With a focus on enhancing performance and service delivery across multiple sites, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive environment that values innovation and change management.
