Instant shift posting
Instant shift posting
Post emergency shifts in under two minutes with pre‑filled templates and clear requirements, so agencies can start finding cover straight away.
Used by facilities across the UK to maintain confidence and control with real-time confirmation tracking.
The challenge
Logging urgent shifts takes too long when details arrive by phone, WhatsApp, or email and must be re‑typed into separate systems.
Inconsistent shift descriptions (roles, rates, compliance requirements) create confusion for workers and slow down offers.
When demand spikes, schedulers struggle to keep on top of which shifts are ready to offer and which still need basic information.
How ShiftNest helps
Structured create forms and templates let planners set role, rate, timings, breaks, and requirements in a single pass, cutting posting time to minutes.
Facilities’ needs are captured once and shared with all linked agencies in a consistent, easy‑to‑understand format.
Every new posting is instantly visible in the rota and workflow, so it can move quickly through offering, confirmation, and tracking.
Everything you need for instant posting
Turn urgent requests into ready‑to‑post shifts.
Add your shift workers to the system with pre-designed roles. Make it easy to look for qualified people to fill all needed shifts.
Capture everything you need in one pass.
A single guided form walks planners through facility, role, date, time, breaks, rates, and any special notes or requirements. Required fields and clear labels reduce missing information, so fewer shifts have to be corrected before they can be offered” and “offers are out,” which is critical for late or hard‑to‑fill shifts.
Share new shifts with the right partners immediately.
Post a shift once and make it available to all approved agencies or internal teams you choose, using your existing links and rules. Everyone starts from the same, accurate request, cutting out duplicate data entry and misaligned versions across systems.
Move from posting to outreach without delays.
As soon as a shift is published, it appears in your live board and flows into your assignment and notification workflows. Workers can start receiving offers almost immediately, which is critical for late‑notice or hard‑to‑fill shifts.
How it works
Simple 4-step automated process from shift posting to confirmation
Admin time saved
Shift fill time
Missed shift rate
Simple, transparent pricing
Fixed percentage of approved shift value
£0 if cancelled before worker confirmation
No monthly minimums or seat fees
Frequently Asked Questions
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