Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1842 - Medical Staffing Administration Assistant

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary would be Agenda for Change Annex 21 trainee rate (75%max of band) until they have completed their apprenticeship.

The role of the Medical Staffing function is to support the Trust in achieving its strategic aims and service objectives by developing more flexible ways of employing, retaining and rewarding Medical and Dental Staff and by supporting line managers to manager their staff.

We require a highly motivated individual to work in our busy department. You will be required to work with the minimum of supervision and as part of a team to support the recruitment and selection process generally, ensuring that procedures and policies in relation to advertising, interviewing and appointments are adhered to.

Applicants should possess good communication and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure. Previous reception experience and computer/keyboard skills are essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

To support the recruitment and selection process generally, ensuring that procedures and policies in relation to advertising, interviewing and appointments are adhered to.

To ensure that input to NHS Jobs and ESR (Electronic Staff Records) Computer System is accurate and up to date. The postholder will also be expected to undertake routine quality control checks.

Awareness of all recruitment procedures including Equal Opportunities information, declaration of convictions, Data Protection Act requirements and ensure this is adhered to at all times.

To maintain personal files and computerised records to provide accurate information for individual employees in accordance with Data Protection Act 1998 and Codes of Practice and budgetary purposes.

To participate in the departmental reception, taking telephone enquiries.

Any other duties commensurate with the post and grade.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1842E-08-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Medical Staffing Assistant

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Medical Staffing Assistant

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

  • OCR II Word Processing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using a computerised database system
  • Admin and clerical experience.
  • Previous recruitment administration experience.
  • Computerised HR information system (e.g. ESR)

Desirable

  • Experience of using NHS Jobs to administrate recruitment campaigns.

Knowledge & Awareness

Essential

  • Awareness of current HR issues in the NHS
  • Knowledge of the NHS Employers Employment Check Standards.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality
  • Knowledge of health and safety

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
  • Equal opportunities legislation knowledge

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

  • OCR II Word Processing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using a computerised database system
  • Admin and clerical experience.
  • Previous recruitment administration experience.
  • Computerised HR information system (e.g. ESR)

Desirable

  • Experience of using NHS Jobs to administrate recruitment campaigns.

Knowledge & Awareness

Essential

  • Awareness of current HR issues in the NHS
  • Knowledge of the NHS Employers Employment Check Standards.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality
  • Knowledge of health and safety

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions
  • Equal opportunities legislation knowledge

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medical Staffing

Becky Barker

b.barker5@nhs.net

01226432131

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1842E-08-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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