Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Pensions Assistant to join the Pension Team within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an 18 month fixed term contract, working 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly, hardworking and committed team with a strong focus on supporting career development and ensuring staff feel valued and engaged.
Successful applicants should have previous administrative experience and be able to work within a fast paced, busy environment, able to manage conflicting priorities and be a forward thinking individual.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to cover a wide range of Pension duties including working in line with Pensions Regulations, Agenda For Change /Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions.
For more information please refer to the attached bJob Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to cover a wide range of Pension duties including working in line with Pensions Regulations, Agenda For Change /Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions.
For more information please refer to the attached bJob Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Pension
Essential
- Knowledge Of Pension/Payroll
Desirable
- NHS Pension Knowledge
- Pension Regulations Knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS Payroll Terms
Person Specification
Pension
Essential
- Knowledge Of Pension/Payroll
Desirable
- NHS Pension Knowledge
- Pension Regulations Knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS Payroll Terms
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
