E-Roster/eCommunity Project Support Officer *Internal*
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an internal secondment opportunity for a Band 5 E-Roster/eCommunity Project Support Officer. The role involves supporting the E-Roster team in implementing and delivering E-Rostering and eCommunity systems. You will help wards and departments with effective rostering practices to promote safe, transparent, and cost-effective staff planning. The Trust aims to deliver outstanding healthcare services in North Cumbria.
Key responsibilities
- Work within a growing team to support wards and departments.
- Promote safe, transparent and cost effective staff planning.
- Support the implementation and delivery of E-Rostering.
- Support the use of Safecare program.
- Support the implementation of eCommunity.
Essential criteria
- GCSE 'C' grade or equivalent in English and Maths
- Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Clinical or administrative experience in an NHS setting
- Experience of managing elements of a project, using project plans, associated documentation, and information systems
- Experience of working within a large team or organisation
- Experience of initiating and implementing organisational procedures and processes
- Experience in appropriately handling confidential material
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Knowledge of delivering in-service training
- Ability to accurately document work, create and check reports and documents
- Correct written and spoken use of English and numerate
- Proven organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to use initiative to work without supervision
- Good interpersonal/team skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust including clinicians, Executive Directors and Board members
- Fast, accurate keyboard skills
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to advance level
- Reliable
- Positive can-do attitude
- Able to work to a high level of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task
- Eye for detail
- Calm temperament
- Ability to learn new software applications quickly
- Able to work flexible hours on occasions
- Ability to travel independently across Cumbria.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further studies in health or business related field
- Experience of working within a complex project environment
- Knowledge of project methodology
- Knowledge of rostering system administration
- Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
- Driving licence.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 19d ago · Closes in 7d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
E-Roster/eCommunity Project Support Officer *Internal*
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Band 5 - E-Roster/eCommunity Project Support Officer - 37.5 hours per week as a Secondment
Previous applicants need not apply.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the E-Roster team for a Band 5 E-Roster and eCommunity project support officer. The role of the department is to support the Trust in the implementation and delivery of E-Rostering, use of Safecare program and the implementation of eCommunity
Main duties of the job
As an E-Roster/eCommunity project support officer you will work within a growing team to support wards and departments to promote safe, transparent and cost effective staff planning through the effective rostering practice.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our
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