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 Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.