Job summary
Would you like to contribute to patient care by ensuring we have recruited exceptional clinical staff? We are seeking dynamic and proactive team players to provide administrative support for recruitment activity within our Nursing teams.
Your role will be vital in liaising with clinical teams and Recruitment, supporting recruitment processes and initiatives. Through your innovative skills, you will have the opportunity to propose new recruitment ideas to attract Nursing staff to Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.If you thrive in a fast paced and frequently changing work environment, are able to demonstrate excellent organisational / IT / administrative / team working skills, with the ability to multi-task, this could be the perfect role for you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high quality, effective and timely recruitment and selection admin service to the Medical and Emergency Care and Surgical Divisions, supporting the strategic Trust vision for Nursing recruitment and retention. Please note these are two separate roles and full training will be provided by the Recruitment Department and Divisions
You will provide Divisional recruitment administration support ensuring the provision of an efficient, effective and timely service, which is compliant with Trust policies and procedures and best practice.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with divisional teams and wider HR colleagues and customers, working with individual clinical teams to effectively prioritise and plan recruitment initiatives, to ensure proactive service delivery which is compliant with departmental workforce plans and provide advice and guidance to Divisions as required in relation to recruitment and selection.
The post holder will liaise with the recruitment team to ensure full utilisation of Trac and NHS Jobs supporting a streamlined and efficient service provision. Ensuring the correct recruitment protocols/procedures are followed and that housekeeping is completed in a timely manner.
You will assist in the collection, monitoring, and reporting of recruitment data for the Division, ensuring compliance with policies and SLA's at all times.
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.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of Confidentiality / Data Protection Act / Information Governance requirement.
- oKnowledge of administrative procedures and systems.
- oKnowledge of organisational policies and procedures.
- oKnowledge and experience to deal with non-routine issues such as problem solving or developing alternative solution.
- oUnderstanding of fair recruitment and selection procedure including workforce diversity and equality of opportunity.
- Excellent working knowledge of NHS Employment Standards.
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of general education to a minimum of GCSE standard or equivalent to include Maths and English.
- oBTEC or equivalent level knowledge of a range of trust policies and management procedures.
- oECDL or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to create and produce high volumes of professional, timely and accurate departmental correspondence.
- oExperience of effectively planning / organising / prioritising own work in order to meet deadlines / service standards.
- oConfident and proficient in the use of various IT packages and dsystems within a busy work environment, including the Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel), with advanced keyboard skills.
- Able to produce reports and ensure excellent communication of findings are maintained.
- oExperience in working within recruitment
- oDelivering a fast paced, customer focused recruitment / HR service which is compliant with legislation and best practice.
Desirable
- oRecent experience of working within the NHS with an understanding of the recruitment process.
- oAn understanding of the current challenges of recruitment within clinical areas.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication.
- oAbility to interpret complex information.
- oAccuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- oSelection interview skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of Confidentiality / Data Protection Act / Information Governance requirement.
- oKnowledge of administrative procedures and systems.
- oKnowledge of organisational policies and procedures.
- oKnowledge and experience to deal with non-routine issues such as problem solving or developing alternative solution.
- oUnderstanding of fair recruitment and selection procedure including workforce diversity and equality of opportunity.
- Excellent working knowledge of NHS Employment Standards.
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of general education to a minimum of GCSE standard or equivalent to include Maths and English.
- oBTEC or equivalent level knowledge of a range of trust policies and management procedures.
- oECDL or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- oAbility to create and produce high volumes of professional, timely and accurate departmental correspondence.
- oExperience of effectively planning / organising / prioritising own work in order to meet deadlines / service standards.
- oConfident and proficient in the use of various IT packages and dsystems within a busy work environment, including the Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel), with advanced keyboard skills.
- Able to produce reports and ensure excellent communication of findings are maintained.
- oExperience in working within recruitment
- oDelivering a fast paced, customer focused recruitment / HR service which is compliant with legislation and best practice.
Desirable
- oRecent experience of working within the NHS with an understanding of the recruitment process.
- oAn understanding of the current challenges of recruitment within clinical areas.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communication.
- oAbility to interpret complex information.
- oAccuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- oSelection interview skills.
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.
