Assistant Resident Doctor Administrator | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7388335/358-7261192-WC-A |
Summary
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day administration of junior doctors’ working within the Women's & Children's Departments. This will include acting as a point of contact for all junior doctors ensuring that the service has adequate cover arrangements in place at all times.
It is expected that the Junior Doctor Administrators post holder will work with the consultants and junior doctors to take a key role in improving working conditions for junior doctors in the Service
The main duties of of the role are;
1.1 Establish excellent communication systems with Junior Doctors and
Consultant medical staff. Act as a key point of contact for other clinical and non-clinical staff in relation to Junior Doctor issues and on call cover.
1.2 Co-ordinate and administer all rotas to ensure that appropriate cover arrangements are in place at all times. Check that any leave booked does
not interfere with on call commitments.
1.3 Assist in maintaining an accurate record of junior doctors’
annual leave/ special leave/study leave/sick leave, ensuring appropriate
authorisation is given and highlighting any potential/actual difficulties.
1.4 Ensure sickness absence is recorded accordingly.
1.5 Deliver an Induction plan for new rotations including setting up appropriate access. Ensure base wards are covered adequately with appropriate arrangements and clinic reductions can be made to cover rota commitments.
1.6 Co-ordinate the Directorate induction days for junior medical staff at the start of each rotation.
1.7 Negotiate locum cover with locum nest for sickness absence within the agreed Divisional protocol.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
1.8 Support the management team in recording accurately and monitor locum expenditure.
1.9 Record and monitor annual leave, sickness and study leave for all Junior Doctors within the Directorate escalating as appropriate any identified concerns.
1.10 Monitor compliance in line with national guidance
1.11 Assist in the necessary arrangements and co-ordinate the
agenda for a monthly workforce meeting’.Take minutes and distribute.
Provide regular feedback on progress with identified issues.
Please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 Aug 2025