EPR Recruitment / Human Resources Officer

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Fixed term contract/ Secondment to 31 March 2026 (two posts available)

We have embarked on a programme to implement a single Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system as part of the NHS digital health ongoing initiative across the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (NWAHC). The collaborative is made up of three acute hospitals in Norfolk and Waveney;

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH)
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH)

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to create a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals throughout Norfolk and Waveney. We are dedicated to advancing our digital capabilities in alignment with our long-term strategic goals, ensuring a high standard of patient care and safety for our diverse communities.

The acute hospitals in Norfolk are a vital part of the health and social care system. Our digital mission is an essential part of our transformation into a post-modern healthcare system.

If you are currently working in the NHS and are considering a secondment, please seek your line manager's approval before applying.

Flexible hybrid working: a combination of working from Norfolk County Hall and/or Rouen Road site locations 2-3 days per week and from home - we offer flexibility to fit your lifestyle.

Interview date: Monday 19 May 2025

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for two HR/Recruitment Officers to join the EPR Programme to deliver high-quality HR advice, administration, and recruitment services. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced and impactful project, this could be the perfect role for you!

You will provide HR advice and support, particularly in areas of recruitment and organisational change aligned with organisational policies. You will be part of a small team delivering an efficient and effective recruitment service for the programme. You will support the project in all things related to workforce.

You will be adaptable and organised to respond effectively to the dynamic needs of a large-scale programme, staying ahead of changing priorities. You will have the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy and varied environment.

You will communicate with confidence, handling HR issues sensitively, confidentially, and using your excellent communication skills. You will demonstrate a solid understanding of employment law and its application in the workplace.

You will need experience in advising on HR issues, including supporting organisational change as well as having a solid background in recruitment.

If you're eager to contribute to an exciting project and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

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

Reference number

234-24-C3125

Job locations

20 Rouen Road, Norwich and County Hall, Norwich

Norwich

NR1 1QQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this role which will help you complete your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this role which will help you complete your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ training and professional development

Essential

Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

CPP or CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Some experience of dealing with HR issues in relation to advising on implementing policies and processes.
Understanding and experience of the recruitment process.
Evidence of good verbal and written communication.

Desirable

Previous experience of delivering HR services within the NHS.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ training and professional development

Essential

Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

CPP or CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Some experience of dealing with HR issues in relation to advising on implementing policies and processes.
Understanding and experience of the recruitment process.
Evidence of good verbal and written communication.

Desirable

Previous experience of delivering HR services within the NHS.

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).

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