Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Recruitment Administrator

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are looking for a Recruitment Administrator to work within our busy fast-paced but friendly Recruitment Team. The successful candidate will need to be well-organised, self-motivated and have a great telephone manner with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

You will work across the full end to end recruitment cycle (from vacancy creation to on-boarding) for vacancies across the trust. Therefore, the ideal candidate must have previous recruitment experience along with experience of working in a busy administrative role/s. You will also be good on the telephone as the role will involve engaging and liaising with your recruiting managers, candidatesand a wide range of staff groupsdaily.

Previous NHS recruitment experience is desirable but not essential.

The Recruitment Team is currently hybrid working; however, you will be required to work from the office for your first three month as you develop into the role. The office is located at 7-9 Cremyll Road, Reading.

This position is full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

  1. To administer the agreed recruitment and selection process to ensure the effective delivery of the recruitment service in line with the Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure.
  2. To liaise with the Team Leaders, Recruiting Managers, Finance and local Human Resources departments to ensure that the Resourcing Agreements are properly processed including:

Job descriptions, person specifications and all relevant documents associated with the recruitment process prior to advertisement.

Placing of advertisements accurately and cost effectively, according to appropriate deadlines.

  1. To be responsible for actioning the shortlisting, interviewing and appointment arrangements necessary to complete the recruitment and selection process including the issuing of contracts of employment and pre employment checks etc.

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

  1. Previous recruitment experience
  2. An understanding of the end to end recruitment lifecycle
  3. Experience of computerised HR/ Recruitment systems
  4. Good communication skills - verbal and written

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!

About us

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce.

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:

  • Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
  • Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
  • Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
  • And so much more

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

371-CSO1018-D

Job locations

7-9 Cremyll Road

Reading

RG1 8NQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education. NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Working towards CPP

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous recruitment experience/ An understanding of the end to end recruitment lifecycle (from vacancy creation to on-boarding)
  • Working within an office environment
  • Experience of working with office systems and procedures
  • Experience of working in a customer service environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of computerised HR/ Recruitment systems
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education. NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Working towards CPP

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous recruitment experience/ An understanding of the end to end recruitment lifecycle (from vacancy creation to on-boarding)
  • Working within an office environment
  • Experience of working with office systems and procedures
  • Experience of working in a customer service environment

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of computerised HR/ Recruitment systems

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

7-9 Cremyll Road

Reading

RG1 8NQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

7-9 Cremyll Road

Reading

RG1 8NQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Administration Manager

Simon Small

simon.small@berkshire.nhs.uk

07887951392

Details

Date posted

31 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

371-CSO1018-D

Job locations

7-9 Cremyll Road

Reading

RG1 8NQ


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)