Medical Rostering Project Manager | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kendal, LA9 7RG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Thisisafixed-term12-monthcontractorsecondmentopportunity(subjecttolinemanagerapproval)

WeareseekinganenthusiasticandexperiencedMedicalRosteringProjectManagerto lead the implementation of the Trust's Medical e-Rostering Programme. This newly established role has been created to support the deliveryofakeyworkforcetransformationproject,approvedthroughtheTrust'sgovernanceprocess,aimedatimprovingmedicalworkforceplanning,rosteringcompliance,operationalefficiencyandstaffexperience.

The postholder will be responsible for managing the successful implementation of a Trust-wide medical e-rostering solution, working closely with clinical, operational andcorporateteamstoensurethesystemisembeddedeffectivelyacrossservices.Therolewillcoordinateprojectplanning,stakeholderengagement,datamigration,systemconfiguration,trainingandbenefitsrealisationthroughouttheprojectlifecycle.

Working as part of the Medical Workforce team, the Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the onboarding of approximately 900 medical staff onto the new platform and ensuring delivery against agreed project milestones.

Thisisanexcitingopportunitytocontributetoamajordigitaltransformationprogrammethatwillhelpdeliversafer,moresustainableandefficientmedicalworkforcemanagementacrosstheTrust

As our Medical Rostering Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the implementation, optimisation and continuous development of medical rostering and workforce deployment systems across the Trust.

• Drive the full utilisation of digital workforce solutions, including the Loop application and associated e-rostering technologies.

• Manage workforce transformation projects that improve productivity, patient safety, staff experience and operational effectiveness.

• Provide expert advice on workforce planning, roster governance and medical workforce deployment to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

• Analyse complex workforce data and produce meaningful reports to support informed decision-making and service improvement.

• Lead system upgrades, developments and quality assurance processes, ensuring benefits are realised and embedded into operational practice.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with clinicians, managers, workforce teams, finance colleagues and external system providers.Develop and deliver training, guidance and support for managers and system users, helping to improve roster quality and workforce planning capability.

• Ensure workforce systems and processes remain compliant with national NHS standards, guidance and Trust objectives.

• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance workforce utilisation and support organisational priorities

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

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