Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Apprentice Resourcing Assistant – Temporary Staffing

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

As an Apprentice Resourcing Assistant - Temporary Staffing, you will be supported by the Trust to complete a HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship gaining a CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice.

To be eligible for funding for an apprenticeship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must be at least 16 years old at the start of the apprenticeship. There is no upper age limit for applicants.Applicants must have eligible residency status, resided in the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years and have a right to work in England for the duration of the apprenticeship.Applicants must have no restrictions on access to apprenticeship funding *Please be aware that some VISA conditions restrict access to public funds.Applicants must not be in receipt of any other direct Department for Education funding e.g. a student loanApprentices must not be in fulltime education, enrolled on another funded apprenticeship, completing a further or higher education programme at the same time as the apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship must demonstrate the learning of substantive new skills meaning the content must be unrelated to previous qualifications held at the same or higher level as the apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide essential administrative support to the Temporary Staffing Team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Bank recruitment processes. Working within a busy and fast-paced environment, they will be responsible for processing recruitment documentation, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with the coordination of Bank recruitment activities.

This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider team. The post holder will be expected to prioritise their workload, follow recruitment policies and governance procedures, and provide guidance to potential and existing Bank staff. While working autonomously at times, they will escalate any complex issues to the Senior Resourcing Coordinator as needed.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum plus high cost allowance

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7170993-AW

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
  • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
  • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of People: Rostering and Temporary Staffing

Emma Brown

emma.brown12@nhs.net

01737768511

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum plus high cost allowance

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7170993-AW

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Supporting documents

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