Employee Resourcing Assistant/Apprentice

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Human Resources team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The role will sit within the Employee Services team to support the delivery of a comprehensive administrative service to members of the HR teams and Trust employees.

The role will provide opportunities to gain practical experience and skills whilst working as a member of a team and achieving nationally recognised qualifications as part of the Apprenticeship framework in Business Administration level 3. The apprenticeship Scheme is run in conjunction with a training provider to ensure that you are supported through a high quality training programme for a 15 month placement. You will be employed on a fixed term contract and are expected to complete the apprenticeship qualification within this time period.

Main duties of the job

You must have a good standard of education and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a professional telephone manner. Previous experience of working in a busy administration role in a customer focused environment would be an advantage. Excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and strong attention to detail are essential to this role.

There is an eligibility criteria for the government funded apprenticeship schemes that apply and therefore applicants must be aged 16 and above, have been resident in the UK/UE for the last 3 years, must not possess a Degree, Level 4 qualification or above or already be in any form of formal government funded education.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

362-A-24-6452915

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately

If you want to start a rewarding role, with opportunities to develop your career within the NHS on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme and have the chance to acquire worthwhile qualifications then please complete the online application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately

If you want to start a rewarding role, with opportunities to develop your career within the NHS on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme and have the chance to acquire worthwhile qualifications then please complete the online application form.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths/English GCSE or equivalent Experience

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the NHS
  • oKnowledge and understanding of Excel spreadsheets and Word.

Experience

Desirable

  • oPrevious office experience
  • oExperience of working in a customer service environment and following procedures

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oGood verbal and written communication
  • oSelf-motivated/meet deadlines

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

  • oTeam player
  • oConfidentiality
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths/English GCSE or equivalent Experience

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the NHS
  • oKnowledge and understanding of Excel spreadsheets and Word.

Experience

Desirable

  • oPrevious office experience
  • oExperience of working in a customer service environment and following procedures

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oGood verbal and written communication
  • oSelf-motivated/meet deadlines

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

  • oTeam player
  • oConfidentiality

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Chris Duffy

christopher.duffy@stockport.nhs.uk

01614194720

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

362-A-24-6452915

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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