Job summary
ESR Support & Development Manager Band 7 (with Annex 21 applied if trainee appointed)
Are you looking for a change or a new exciting opportunity that supports your career development?
This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced ESR specialist or an ESR end user who already has a good grounding in ESR or related workforce systems. This role sits in a progressive department that offers clear career opportunities and succession after training is completed.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a forward thinking, innovative team player who is enthusiastic and who will establish themselves as a key point of reference for all matters relating to the Trust's ESR (Electronic Staff Record) system.
You will directly lead a small team but will indirectly lead both the HR function and Trust with ESR related changes and continuous improvement initiatives. You will need to be able to prioritise work to deadlines as well as have excellent communication, organisational skills and high attention to detail.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent knowledge plus proven recent experience
- Additional specialist knowledge of workforce management systems.
- Management/leadership qualification
- Documented CPD in systems governance, quality and risk management to Master's Degree level or proven equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recognised training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supporting and managing use of NHS HR / Rostering systems
- Experience of working in a senior role with a wide range of staff (all levels, all grades) to deliver service improvements
- Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure quality or risk and provide required assurances and governance
- Experience in devising and delivering training
Desirable
- Knowledge of HR/Payroll systems
- Knowledge of workforce systems & rosters
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex issues and evidence of dealing with these in a planned manner
- Strong ability to motivate, encourage and influence all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate information to a range of stakeholders
- Data analysis and spreadsheet skills, ability to analyse complex facts or data
- High level problem solving skills
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to lead and facilitate group work
- Ability to devise and publish user documentation
- Accurate and confident IT and keyboard skills including MS Office
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional learning and development
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
- Ability to travel across sites and to external meetings as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent knowledge plus proven recent experience
- Additional specialist knowledge of workforce management systems.
- Management/leadership qualification
- Documented CPD in systems governance, quality and risk management to Master's Degree level or proven equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recognised training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in supporting and managing use of NHS HR / Rostering systems
- Experience of working in a senior role with a wide range of staff (all levels, all grades) to deliver service improvements
- Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure quality or risk and provide required assurances and governance
- Experience in devising and delivering training
Desirable
- Knowledge of HR/Payroll systems
- Knowledge of workforce systems & rosters
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex issues and evidence of dealing with these in a planned manner
- Strong ability to motivate, encourage and influence all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate information to a range of stakeholders
- Data analysis and spreadsheet skills, ability to analyse complex facts or data
- High level problem solving skills
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to lead and facilitate group work
- Ability to devise and publish user documentation
- Accurate and confident IT and keyboard skills including MS Office
Other
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional learning and development
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
- Ability to travel across sites and to external meetings as required
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.
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.
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).
