Job summary
At DGS, we take great pride in the dedication and compassion of our staff members. Our team consists of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We actively seek to recruit exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds, not only because it aligns with our core values, but also because it strengthens DGS as an organisation.
If you are ready to make a difference and meet the qualifications for the role of a HR Officer, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. Together, we can continue to provide exceptional care and support to those we serve.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an ambitious Human Resources
professional to join the HR team of this
fast growing and ambitious Healthcare Federation in the Northfleet area in
Kent. As the HR Officer, you will be responsible
for managing the entire HR cycle as well as undertake other HR activities.
The post holder will play a significant role in making
DGS Health a superb place to work whose goal will be to provide excellent
assistance and support to all DGS Health employees and stakeholders.
We expect you to have knowledge of various HR activities.
We want to see a committed and approachable individual and be impressed with
your character and skills.
If you are passionate about HR and highly efficient,
give us a chance to meet you. Please apply by uploading your CV and a summary that
clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role.
About us
DGS Health is a GP Federation based in Gravesend, North Kent. We are comprised of 100% of local GP practices across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. We pride ourselves on being clinically led and managerially enabled and like to ensure we recruit people who share our ethos and culture.
We are a small and friendly but growing organisation, employing over 90 people across a range of roles both within our own organisation and within Primary Care Networks.
Our services include urgent treatment services, paramedic home visiting, wound care, phlebotomy, care home support, frailty nursing, pharmacy services to name a few. We employ a diverse range of roles including GPs, nurses, administrators, physicians associates, pharmacists, managers, care co-ordinators, HCAs and paramedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HR Officer is a key post in supporting the management
and staff at DGS Health to be effective in their roles by providing the very
best quality service to our staff. The HR Officer will recruit, support and
develop talent develop policies and manage procedures.
In addition, the HR Officer will have responsibility and
accountable for the full employee life cycle and will be involved in all areas
of the Human Resources function. The postholder will be required to work
closely with other human resources staff and the Finance Manager.
Job Summary
a) Provide high quality professional guidance and support to
managers and staff for all HR related matters.
b) Undertake specialist and general HR tasks as required and
appropriate to the role.
c) Deputise and act up for the Director of HR, as required.
For further details, please see the job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HR Officer is a key post in supporting the management
and staff at DGS Health to be effective in their roles by providing the very
best quality service to our staff. The HR Officer will recruit, support and
develop talent develop policies and manage procedures.
In addition, the HR Officer will have responsibility and
accountable for the full employee life cycle and will be involved in all areas
of the Human Resources function. The postholder will be required to work
closely with other human resources staff and the Finance Manager.
Job Summary
a) Provide high quality professional guidance and support to
managers and staff for all HR related matters.
b) Undertake specialist and general HR tasks as required and
appropriate to the role.
c) Deputise and act up for the Director of HR, as required.
For further details, please see the job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- CIPD Level 5 certification or above in HR.
- Ideally degree level education coupled with excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills.
Personal skills and atributes
Essential
- Self-motivated with a can do attitude and determination to get to the roots of problems.
- Able to streamline and improve operational processes
- Highly enthusiastic
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a fast-paced HR team, providing first level advice on HR policies and procedures, employment law and employee relations issues.
- Excellent IT skills specifically MS Office; particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, also keen knowledge and experience of the importance of databases and their role in providing accurate management information.
Desirable
- Knowledge of employment contracts and context of working in primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- CIPD Level 5 certification or above in HR.
- Ideally degree level education coupled with excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills.
Personal skills and atributes
Essential
- Self-motivated with a can do attitude and determination to get to the roots of problems.
- Able to streamline and improve operational processes
- Highly enthusiastic
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a fast-paced HR team, providing first level advice on HR policies and procedures, employment law and employee relations issues.
- Excellent IT skills specifically MS Office; particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, also keen knowledge and experience of the importance of databases and their role in providing accurate management information.
Desirable
- Knowledge of employment contracts and context of working in primary care
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
DGS Health LTD
Address
Rectory Cottage
Springhead Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA118HN
