HR Services Administrator (Recruitment)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The HR Services Administrator is a vital role within South Western Ambulance Service. They are the first point of contact for anyone who is interested in a career with the Trust.

At South Western Ambulance we carry out extensive workforce planning to ensure the smooth running of our front-line, operational and corporate services to delivery the best patient safety.Our Recruitment Administrators are responsible for the on-boarding process for all new starters, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, supporting assessment centres, issuing offers of employment, and processing all pre-employment checks. We work closely with our recruiting managers and stakeholders to deliver an efficient customer service and meet our workforce requirements.

Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates throughout the time the advert is live. If you are interesting in working in a busy recruitment team, please do not delay in submitting your application.

Main duties of the job

  • Advertising vacancies on our electronic recruitment system Trac
  • Shortlisting candidates and booking candidates into interviews
  • Participate in assessment centres trustwide
  • Issuing offer letters and contracts of employment
  • Process/Monitor pre-employment checks in line with internal KPIs
  • Data inputting onto HR Systems
  • Answering telephone and email enquiries
  • Supporting recruiting manager through the recruitment process

The position is hybrid working with two days required in Trust HQ Exeter. You will be required to support with interviews/assessment centres across the Trust, which may entail the occasional weekend working.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks
  • Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-6324975

Job locations

Trust HQ, Abbey Court,

Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.

PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Person Specification

Educations & Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE at grade C

Desirable

  • Driving Licence
  • CIPD Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • A good level of clerical or administration experience
  • Experience of working within a busy office environment

Desirable

  • HR Experience
  • Recruitment systems experience
Person Specification

Educations & Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE at grade C

Desirable

  • Driving Licence
  • CIPD Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • A good level of clerical or administration experience
  • Experience of working within a busy office environment

Desirable

  • HR Experience
  • Recruitment systems experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ, Abbey Court,

Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ, Abbey Court,

Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant HR Services Manager

Sophie Radcliffe

sophie.radcliffe@swast.nhs.uk

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-6324975

Job locations

Trust HQ, Abbey Court,

Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HY


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