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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.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nCreating and maintaining clinician schedules within SystmOne to ensure services are appropriately staffed and resources are utilised effectively.\nAnalysing historical and forecasted workforce data to identify staffing requirements across contracts and services.\nSupporting capacity planning activities by identifying workforce gaps, surpluses and potential scheduling risks, making recommendations to maintain optimal staffing levels.\nCollaborating with Operations Managers, Team Leaders and clinicians to understand service demands and scheduling requirements.\nMonitoring workforce utilisation and workload distribution to maximise operational effectiveness and customer service delivery.\nSupporting recruitment and workforce planning discussions by providing insights into resource availability and potential skill shortages.\nUsing workforce management systems and reporting tools to track workforce activity, maintain records and generate management information.\nManaging scheduling changes, resolving resource conflicts and ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders.\nEnsuring workforce planning activities remain compliant with working time regulations, employment contracts and organisational policies.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nPrevious experience in workforce planning, resource scheduling or a similar planning and coordination role.\nProven experience using SystmOne for clinical scheduling and appointment management.\nStrong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and support workforce decision-making.\nExcellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organisation.\nA highly accurate, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.\nAn analytical mindset with the ability to interpret workforce data, solve problems and make informed recommendations. 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