Job summary
Deputy Resourcing Manager - AFC/M&D Recruitment-(Cross site) X1
An opportunity has come up within the AFC/Medical Recruitment Team for a Deputy Resourcing Manager.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced candidatewho enjoy being pro-active, have the experience and skills required to lead a large team and are passionate about recruiting the right candidate for our patient care.
If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're looking for a new opportunity where you can make a difference to this team then we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Responsible for leading the resourcing team to ensure that Chelsea and Westminster attracts high calibre talent to support short and long term workforce requirements.
Partner with managers to develop long terms business strategies to support specific hard to recruit for areas, developing innovative ways to attract clinical, scientific and leadership talent.
Develop and manage the organisation's recruitment advertising strategies including social media and online presence.
Oversee and support the senior resourcing advisors with the organisation's international recruitment (IR) activities and act a subject matter expert when required. The post holder will use their highly developed knowledge of the international labour market; sourcing strategies, visa and immigration policy and NHS Employers best practice to deliver quality international recruitment services.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a dynamic, proactive and inclusive team manager using an influencing and supportive style to ensure the resourcing team operates effectively.
Ensure that the service is portrayed in a positive, proactive, customer focused way.
Support the Resourcing Manager to make on going improvements to service delivery and quality standards.
Ensure high level engagement by building relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
With colleagues and external partners/customers develop and maintain clearly defined processes and standard operating procedures to help improve the performance of the resourcing service.
See attached JD for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a dynamic, proactive and inclusive team manager using an influencing and supportive style to ensure the resourcing team operates effectively.
Ensure that the service is portrayed in a positive, proactive, customer focused way.
Support the Resourcing Manager to make on going improvements to service delivery and quality standards.
Ensure high level engagement by building relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
With colleagues and external partners/customers develop and maintain clearly defined processes and standard operating procedures to help improve the performance of the resourcing service.
See attached JD for full details
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to CIPD level 5 or equivalent level experience
- English and Maths GCSE grade C or above/ pass at level 4 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and managerial development
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Team Leader/Manager in an NHS recruitment setting
- Performance management and stakeholder management.
Desirable
- Experience to lead, train and manage the team, following HR policies in relation to Attendance, Conduct, Capability, Appraisal and Training
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in the NHS Employers 6 Checks standards, Visa and Immigrations rules, NHS Employers guidance on Recruitment initiatives.
- Experience and knowledge of using TRAC, ESR, NHS Jobs
- Experience and knowledge of working in a high volume, high pressure environment and working with clients
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Able to work independently taking the initiative to resolve issues and drive business objectives
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to CIPD level 5 or equivalent level experience
- English and Maths GCSE grade C or above/ pass at level 4 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and managerial development
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Team Leader/Manager in an NHS recruitment setting
- Performance management and stakeholder management.
Desirable
- Experience to lead, train and manage the team, following HR policies in relation to Attendance, Conduct, Capability, Appraisal and Training
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in the NHS Employers 6 Checks standards, Visa and Immigrations rules, NHS Employers guidance on Recruitment initiatives.
- Experience and knowledge of using TRAC, ESR, NHS Jobs
- Experience and knowledge of working in a high volume, high pressure environment and working with clients
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Able to work independently taking the initiative to resolve issues and drive business objectives
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).