Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, for a hardworking and reliable HR Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a busy employee relations team.
You should have excellent administrative skills and be familiar with all Microsoft packages as well as having a pragmatic approach to tasks.
You will provide administration support ensuring the provision of an efficient, effective and timely service, which is compliant with Trust policies and procedures and best practice.
If you enjoy working in a fast pace environment and are looking for a career in HR, this could be the position for you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to the role, working alongside all members of the Employee Relations Team, responding to the changing demands of the service.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A range of GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths.
- Diploma level education/CPP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Administration/office experience in an HR environment.
- Accurate keyboard skills and computer literacy with particular competency in Microsoft Word for Windows, Outlook Express, PowerPoint, working knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications
Desirable
- Experience as an HR Assistant.
- NHS Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence, take minutes etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A range of GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths.
- Diploma level education/CPP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Administration/office experience in an HR environment.
- Accurate keyboard skills and computer literacy with particular competency in Microsoft Word for Windows, Outlook Express, PowerPoint, working knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications
Desirable
- Experience as an HR Assistant.
- NHS Experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence, take minutes etc.
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.
