The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the Medical rota within the Plastic Surgery department. The post holder will be in constant liaison with both junior and senior medical staff, educational supervisors and clinical teams, and will be responsible for the safe cover of the rotas. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate and build relationships with the clinical and managerial teams across the hospital. The role is also expected to work alongside the Plastics Service Coordinators in the overall management of the Plastics service where required and deputise as appropriate. The main purpose of the role is to ensure effective rota management to deliver on outpatient activity and theatre activity to support in meeting all local and national targets and waiting times. Support in the delivery of the Trusts strategic plan within sphere of influence, particularly in respect of access targets. Support the plastics surgery service in developing the service within sphere of influence, in line with local and national targets, policy, agreed standards of care and Trust vision. Responsible for planning and implementing rotas for Junior Doctors, Registrars and Consultants, identifying gaps in the service and finding appropriate replacements. This requires significant problem solving to juggle doctors rotas to meet the needs of the service and provide safe patient care Attend weekly scheduling 6 4 2 meetings and Outpatient 6 4 2 meeti