First Choice Selection Services is one of Northern Irelands leading healthcare recruitment agencies, proudly supplying temporary nursing auxiliaries to numerous hospitals and care settings across Belfast. We are now seeking an organised, energetic, and resilient Shift Coordinator to join our fast-paced team. This role is based in our Belfast Head Office. As a Shift Coordinator, youll be at the heart of our operations ensuring that our clients receive the staffing support they need and that our temporary healthcare workers are placed efficiently and fairly. You will work with high volumes of shift requests, using three different Allocate systems, and ensure excellent communication with both our staff and clients. Key Responsibilities: Match Staff to Shifts: Use multiple Allocate systems to review incoming hospital shifts and fill them quickly and accurately based on staff availability. Gain Staff Availability: Regularly contact and update our bank of temporary healthcare workers to track and record their shift availability. Client Liaison: Proactively call our non-hospital clients (e.g., private care homes, supported living facilities) to request available shifts and fill them efficiently. Communication Hub: Act as the key point of contact for temporary staff queries, shift changes, sickness cover, and general support. Daily Staff Management: Monitor attendance, performance, and compliance of temporary staff escalating any concerns as appropriate. System Management: Maintain accurate records of placements, availability, and shift fulfilment on our internal systems and databases. Team Support: Work closely with consultants and managers to ensure service quality and respond to urgent requests, including out-of-hours coordination. Performing out-of-hours work on a rota basis What We NeedFromYou: Excellent organisational and multitasking skills you thrive under pressure. Confident communicator with a professional and friendly telephone manner. Strong IT and system navigation skills (experience with Allocate systems is a major advantage). Previous experience in recruitment, rostering, or healthcare staffing coordination preferred. Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-moving, high-volume environment. A genuine interest in supporting healthcare workers and contributing to essential frontline services. What We Will Offer You: A busy, varied role with genuine responsibility and impact. Supportive team environment with full training provided. Opportunities for progression within a well-established agency. Company pension, paid holidays, and other employee benefits. Hours of work are 8.45am 5pm Monday Friday based in the Belfast Head Office 30 days paid annual leave On call rota is part of this role The Next Steps: Ready to be part of a team that keeps Northern Irelands healthcare system moving? Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why youre the perfect fit for this role. First Choice Selection Services is an equal opportunities employer and a proud supporter of the healthcare sector across Northern Ireland. Skills: Schedule Shifts
Job Details
Category | Healthcare & Nursing Jobs |
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Company | First Choice Selection Services Ltd |
Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Created Date | 18 June 2025 |
Posted | 1 day ago |
Salary | £28,000 |
Status | Active |
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About First Choice Selection Services Ltd
First Choice Selection Services Ltd is actively hiring for Shift Coordinator in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Apply today and take the next step in your career.
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