Job summary
The postholder will join our Central Services Team at Better Health MCR, acting as the single point of contact within the organisation
for HR services as well as enquiries from potential candidates applying for
roles.
Better Health MCR is a high quality and highly regulated organisation operating
in the ever-changing environment of the NHS. The duties of the post are
important for good governance; the postholder must operate to the highest
standards and be willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances and be
flexible in their work and approach.
The postholder reports to the Central Services Manager.
Main duties of the job
The HR Administrator has responsibility for the administration of human resources functions and services including recruitment, ensuring that deadlines are met and high standards are achieved.
About us
We are Better
Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You
can see our vision, mission and values in the supporting document on the
right/below.
We are a
friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary
care services in Manchester. We operate from three sites: The Robert Darbishire
Practice (which is also head office) in Rusholme Health Centre, The Whitswood
Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre and New Bank Health Centre in
Longsight. In total we have about 44,000 patients.
Our patients are
very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities
from all over the world. We have good links with the University and have a
sizeable student population.
Our staff team of
almost 120 people has a great mix of skills and experience. We have exciting
plans to expand this team even more, to help us further our mission to improve
lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of
the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting
document on the right/below.
The post is 37.5
hours and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire Practice although you
will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed. The usual
working hours are 08:30 to 17:00.
Salary will be in
the range £26,177 to £29,258 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on
experience. We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4 to 6.6
weeks holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification.
Please be aware that the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a high number of applications.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to complete an assessment at The Robert Darbishire Practice, on 6th or 7th February 2025.
Candidates who progress after a successful assessment will be invited for formal interview. These are scheduled for 13th February 2025.
Better Health
MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living
Wage employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of
the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting
document on the right/below.
The post is 37.5
hours and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire Practice although you
will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed. The usual
working hours are 08:30 to 17:00.
Salary will be in
the range £26,177 to £29,258 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on
experience. We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4 to 6.6
weeks holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification.
Please be aware that the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a high number of applications.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to complete an assessment at The Robert Darbishire Practice, on 6th or 7th February 2025.
Candidates who progress after a successful assessment will be invited for formal interview. These are scheduled for 13th February 2025.
Better Health
MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living
Wage employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An excellent standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
- GCSE grade C or higher (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
Desirable
- Training or qualifications in HR, administration, customer service, IT or other related areas.
Experience
Essential
- Confidence in using Microsoft Windows and Office, including Word, basic Excel, Outlook and File Explorer.
- Experience of providing an administrative service, with excellent administration and organisational skills and good attention to detail.
- Experience of consistently following procedures, policies and systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a general medical practice or other healthcare setting.
- Experience of human resources administration.
- An understanding of the requirements of employment and equality law.
- Experience of making improvements to working practices, e.g. the development and implementation of new systems, policies and protocols.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing understanding, care and assertiveness when appropriate.
- The ability to communicate confidently and effectively (both verbal and written) with a wide range of individuals.
- The ability to be well-organised and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.
- The ability to produce work that is accurate, thorough and well presented.
- An approach to work which is conscientious, adaptable and flexible.
- The ability to pick up new things quickly and apply them correctly.
- The ability to work calmly and effectively and deal with multiple demands even when busy.
- The ability to deal with personal information sensitively and respect people's right to confidentiality.
- The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance
Desirable
- A commitment to support the delivery of the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An excellent standard of grammar and spelling in the English language.
- GCSE grade C or higher (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
Desirable
- Training or qualifications in HR, administration, customer service, IT or other related areas.
Experience
Essential
- Confidence in using Microsoft Windows and Office, including Word, basic Excel, Outlook and File Explorer.
- Experience of providing an administrative service, with excellent administration and organisational skills and good attention to detail.
- Experience of consistently following procedures, policies and systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a general medical practice or other healthcare setting.
- Experience of human resources administration.
- An understanding of the requirements of employment and equality law.
- Experience of making improvements to working practices, e.g. the development and implementation of new systems, policies and protocols.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A friendly and approachable manner, with good people skills, showing understanding, care and assertiveness when appropriate.
- The ability to communicate confidently and effectively (both verbal and written) with a wide range of individuals.
- The ability to be well-organised and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.
- The ability to produce work that is accurate, thorough and well presented.
- An approach to work which is conscientious, adaptable and flexible.
- The ability to pick up new things quickly and apply them correctly.
- The ability to work calmly and effectively and deal with multiple demands even when busy.
- The ability to deal with personal information sensitively and respect people's right to confidentiality.
- The ability to work positively as a member of a busy team.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance
Desirable
- A commitment to support the delivery of the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
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.
