HR Assistant

Cardinal Medical Practice

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Job summary

Cardinal Medical Practice has a fantastic and highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and motivated HR Assistant to join our progressive and innovative training practice, which encourages the development of all staff and where you will have support and investment in your career progression.

Patient care is paramount to the Partners alongside the well-being of the team within the practice. With outstanding staff retention, a varied multi-disciplinary team, Cardinal Medical Practice offers a chance to the right candidate to be part of an amazing team who arent afraid to think outside of the box and can offer incredible prospects and a happy, friendly place to work.

We are flexible and keenly support and promote staff work-life balance and development, currently supporting 4 Nurses on various stages of the Nurse Practitioner pathway and modules.

Sound like what you are looking for?

Why not come and join our Cardinal family?

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of a robust, efficient and effective HR

service.

To support the leadership team in the provision of a

comprehensive, high quality HR support by undertaking a wide

range of administrative tasks and efficiently working with office

systems and processes.

About us

Located on the outskirts of Ipswich town centre, Cardinal Medical Practice is the largest medical practice in Suffolk and was formed as a result of a merger between Chesterfield Drive, Deben Road and Norwich Road Surgeries. The practice is vastly dedicated to offering high quality care to a population of approximately 30,000 patients.

The practice has a clinical team of 4 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GP's, 3 GP Registrars, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Physicians Associates, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates, Healthcare Assistants, Care Co-ordinators and additional healthcare professionals. The team is supported by Management and a large administrative team.

If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Andrew Preston, General Manager in the first instance - andrew.preston3@nhs.net

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Date posted

11 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0397-23-0011

Job locations

Deben Road Surgery

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

IP1 5EN


The Chesterfield Drive Surgery

29 Chesterfield Drive

Ipswich

IP1 6DW


Doctors Surgery

199 Norwich Road

Ipswich

IP1 4BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment

To assist with the recruitment process from advertisement stage using NHS Jobs and other recruitment platforms through to appointment including pre-employment checks as directed by the Management Team. This includes recruitment of agency staff.

To act as a counter signatory for processing DBS checks, including applications for work-permits and leave to remain applications in accordance with UK Border Agency guidelines. Ensure that all pre-employment checks are conducted in line with national NHS Employers guidelines.

To update and maintain HR files and systems to enable efficient processing of job vacancies and applications and provide statistical data

To collate and maintain a library of adverts and job descriptions

To respond to enquiries regarding advertised posts and ad hoc enquiries to given timeframes and standards

To arrange completion of all new starter and induction forms

To arrange completion of probation period

HR support

To assist with the leaver process, in accordance with the checklist and ensuring that all relevant actions are completed

To ensure that electronic HR files and records are maintained appropriately

To update and maintain the HR system (Teamnet) with relevant employee information

Other duties

Support the team in the achievement of objectives

Contribute to team meetings and participate in formulating plans for continuous service improvement

Participate in the staff appraisal and training programme as required to fulfil the duties of the post

Assist and provide support for HR projects as required

Promote good and effective working relationships with the teams to provide a good quality and efficient service at all times

Undertake any other duties or responsibilities which may be reasonably requested

Information Systems and Monitoring

Responsible for the quality of data recorded.

Establish and accurately maintain information systems.

Maintain accurate and efficient computerised and manual filing systems

This is not exhaustive and there may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other additional tasks to support your colleagues or the organisation if needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment

To assist with the recruitment process from advertisement stage using NHS Jobs and other recruitment platforms through to appointment including pre-employment checks as directed by the Management Team. This includes recruitment of agency staff.

To act as a counter signatory for processing DBS checks, including applications for work-permits and leave to remain applications in accordance with UK Border Agency guidelines. Ensure that all pre-employment checks are conducted in line with national NHS Employers guidelines.

To update and maintain HR files and systems to enable efficient processing of job vacancies and applications and provide statistical data

To collate and maintain a library of adverts and job descriptions

To respond to enquiries regarding advertised posts and ad hoc enquiries to given timeframes and standards

To arrange completion of all new starter and induction forms

To arrange completion of probation period

HR support

To assist with the leaver process, in accordance with the checklist and ensuring that all relevant actions are completed

To ensure that electronic HR files and records are maintained appropriately

To update and maintain the HR system (Teamnet) with relevant employee information

Other duties

Support the team in the achievement of objectives

Contribute to team meetings and participate in formulating plans for continuous service improvement

Participate in the staff appraisal and training programme as required to fulfil the duties of the post

Assist and provide support for HR projects as required

Promote good and effective working relationships with the teams to provide a good quality and efficient service at all times

Undertake any other duties or responsibilities which may be reasonably requested

Information Systems and Monitoring

Responsible for the quality of data recorded.

Establish and accurately maintain information systems.

Maintain accurate and efficient computerised and manual filing systems

This is not exhaustive and there may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other additional tasks to support your colleagues or the organisation if needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We are seeking an experienced and dedicated HR assistant, with an NVQ Level 3 qualification and someone who is looking to contribute to the effective running of the practice, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with our friendly and welcoming team?
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We are seeking an experienced and dedicated HR assistant, with an NVQ Level 3 qualification and someone who is looking to contribute to the effective running of the practice, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with our friendly and welcoming team?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cardinal Medical Practice

Address

Deben Road Surgery

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

IP1 5EN


Employer's website

https://www.cardinalmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardinal Medical Practice

Address

Deben Road Surgery

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

IP1 5EN


Employer's website

https://www.cardinalmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Andrew Preston

andrew.preston3@nhs.net

07464960766

Date posted

11 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0397-23-0011

Job locations

Deben Road Surgery

2 Deben Road

Ipswich

IP1 5EN


The Chesterfield Drive Surgery

29 Chesterfield Drive

Ipswich

IP1 6DW


Doctors Surgery

199 Norwich Road

Ipswich

IP1 4BX


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