Clinical Chemistry Schedule Planner

As a schedule planner, you are responsible for effectively and efficiently planning high-quality and sufficient staffinglevels. You work according to established standards and continuously strive for optimal scheduling results. An understanding of how to create complex work schedules (day, evening, night, and weekend shifts) is essential. This requires that you understand the dynamics within the team and anticipate changes and capacity issues in a timely manner; if necessary, you can always rely on the team leaders for support.

In addition to creating schedules, you will also manage the processing of vacation and annual leave hours, maintain records of hours spent on training and workgroups, identify bottlenecks, and arrange for substitutes in case of illness. You are a professional who closely follows all developments relevant to your work. You actively ensure that you are and remain informed about the various roles within the team so that you know exactly which employees are needed on the schedule at any given time. As a schedule planner, you also provide support for pilot projects related to personnel planning. An example of this is the upcoming “team scheduling” pilot project within Ortec.

Our healthy ambition

Working at St. Antonius means working at one of the largest top-tier clinical teaching hospitals in the Netherlands. In addition to providing the best patient care, we place a strong emphasis on innovation and research. We offer (highly) complex care at multiple locations. Our clinical priorities are cardiovascular, pulmonary, and oncology. We operate on a foundation of trust, we learn together to improve, and we value diversity. In this way, our more than 6,500 dedicated colleagues work every day to fulfill our mission of “working together to ensure quality of life.”

This is where you'll be working

The Clinical Chemistry unit is located at the Nieuwegein, Utrecht, and Woerden sites, including the outpatient clinics. You will be responsible for scheduling the laboratory staff (Production). Approximately 100 colleagues work here. You will work closely with the three team leaders and the department head. You will also collaborate with the front-office scheduler within the unit. Preferably, you will spread your hours over four workdays. Work hours will be determined in consultation.

Your talents

With your strong personality, you’re confident and a true go-getter. You excel at adapting quickly and always keep the big picture in mind. In your work, you’re organized, decisive, and analytical. You work independently and are solution-oriented, with a keen understanding of how processes are interconnected. You are at your best when solving complex scheduling puzzles. Your excellent communication skills and attention to detail come in handy here. When the challenge of finalizing the schedule is particularly daunting, you thoroughly explore all possibilities and keep working on the puzzle until you find the optimal solution. Your social and empathetic skills are indispensable in this regard.

To succeed in this job, you will need at least:

• At least a relevant MBO-4 diploma, and several years of work experience in the field;
• Experience with workforce scheduling software—ORTEC Workforce Scheduling (OWS)—is a plus;
• Knowledge of and experience with the application of collective bargaining agreement provisions and legislation regarding working hours and rest periods
• Persuasiveness, the ability to handle resistance, and the ability to motivate others to create a well-structured schedule
• Analytical skills to identify and, where possible, resolve short- and long-term scheduling issues
• Knowledge of and understanding of healthcare and work processes;
• A healthy dose of perseverance and a flexible attitude.

We offer you

• A great workplace in a dynamic team.Initially,a one-year contract for 32 hours per week, spread over 4 workdays. The intention is to convert the contract to a permanent position after one year;
• A gross monthly salary ofup to €4,015 based ona 36-hour workweek,depending on education and work experience (Collective Labor Agreement for Hospitals, FWG 45).
• A13th month's salary inDecember;
• A pension plan through the Zorg & Welzijn Pension Fund (PFZW), in which the employer pays 50% of the premium;
• A Personal Life Stage Budget (PLB) that you can use, for example, to add to your vacation time, take early retirement, temporarily reduce your working hours, or pursue further education;
• Tax benefit when purchasing a new bicycle, cell phone, tablet, laptop, or gym membership;
• Discounts at various online stores, brands, and attractions through Benefits at Work and CultuurWerkt!;
• The opportunity to participate in an active employee association and/or Jong Antonius;
• A wide range of training opportunities tailored to your personal goals and role; 
• Participation in the “Sterk in je Werk” program and our online platform “Antonius Fit.” Among other things, you can take part in yoga and reiki sessions, sports events, and receive support with stress, finances, and informal caregiving. In short: everything we can do to support you as much as possible in your work.

Apply for this job

Can you see yourself working in our department? If so, please send us your cover letter and resume. We’ll let you know as soon as possible if you’ve been invited for an interview.

Are you interested and do you have any questions about the position? Please call Martin Meijers, department head, at 088 320 7117. He’d be happy to tell you more.