Theatre Rota Administrator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting the Surgical Services team by maintaining accurate and efficient theatre rotas, ensuring all sessions are planned and updated according to policy. The administrator will work closely with the Theatre Rota Manager, liaising with specialties and departments for timely communication and coordination. Key responsibilities include data inputting, problem-solving, and ensuring data accuracy across systems. This position requires strong administrative and IT skills in a fast-paced environment.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C
- NVQ3 or equivalent
- Excellent IT skills
- Previous experience within NHS including data inputting
- Problem solving
- Understanding of Theatre Rota
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Trust system's and other relevant databases
- Knowledge of Trust reporting system
- GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C
- NVQ3 or equivalent
- Excellent IT skills
- Previous experience within NHS including data inputting
- Problem solving
- Understanding of Theatre Rota
- Knowledge of Trust system's and other relevant databases
- Knowledge of Trust reporting system
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Theatre Rota Administrator
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an organised and proactive Theatre Rota Administrator to support the Surgical Services team. The post holder will play a key role in maintaining accurate and efficient theatre rotas, ensuring all sessions are planned and updated in line with policies such as 6-4-2. Working closely with the Theatre Rota Manager, you will liaise with specialties and departments to ensure timely communication and coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and IT skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in maintaining and updating theatre rotas and systems including Overview and Surginet, ensuring all changes are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Responsibilities include building and applying theatre sessions in line with policy, liaising with specialties to obtain rota information, and escalating issues when required. You will ensure data accuracy across systems, notify relevant teams of updates, and support the smooth day-to-day running of theatre scheduling through effective communication and teamwork
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the
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