Job summary
30 Hours Per Week
We
are seeking Recruitment Officer for Medical Staffing to join the recruitment department
within the People Directorate based at Kendray Hospital, Barnsley.
It
is an exciting time to be joining the recruitment department - we are an inclusive,
passionate, and friendly team. We are approachable, supportive, and
professional and we aspire to be the best performing recruitment team operating
in the NHS.
This
is the perfect opportunity for someone with an interest in people, processes,
and medical recruitment to supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare.
In
return, youll be provided with flexible working arrangements, recruitment
training and opportunities to progress your skills and develop your knowledge.
If
you are passionate about the people business, improving the experiences of recruitment,
and would like to be part of something special, then we would love to hear from
you.
For further
information or for an informal confidential conversation about this role simply
contact Jemma McVeigh, jemma.mcveigh@swyt.nhs.uk giving your name and a mobile number.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
As
a Recruitment Officer for Medical Staffing you will manage and coordinate all
medical appointments, vacancies, and recruitment processes within the medical
staffing department.
You
will enjoy working with people and process - developing relationship with a
diverse range of stakeholders, and supporting medical recruiting managers with
recruitment processes are key tasks of the role.
You
will assist in the development and maintenance of rota coordination to ensure
adequate staffing levels. You will collaborate with clinical teams to
understand staffing needs and build positive relationships for effective hiring
decisions.
As an effective
communicator youll have a desire to make a difference, putting a focus on
candidate experience and inclusive delivery.
You will be joining a busy recruitment department and
therefore be comfortable managing multiple tasks and workload demands.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder
will provide advice to managers and staff within the Trust on request in
accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures and relevant legislation
signposting any issues or concerns to the Recruitment Team Leader.
The postholder
will manage their own workload, working within agreed deadlines.
The postholder
will assist in developing and communicating employment opportunities to ensure
the diversity of the workforce reflects that of the community.
To
ensure a professional and pro-active recruitment and selection services is
provided including appropriate advice and placement of vacancies on NHS Jobs.
To
advise and assist managers in the effective recruitment and selection of all
groups of staff, ensuring that correct procedures are adhered to and that
appropriate direction and advice is given in accordance with Trust policies and
procedures and relevant legislation.
To
provide Recruitment advice to Managers and staff on the application and
interpretation of the Trusts Recruitment and Selection policies and procedures
and terms and conditions of service and relevant legislation.
To
be responsible for the preparation, administration and accurate checking of
offer letters and Written Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment,
ensuring these are correct in accordance with Agenda for Change and conditions
of service and statutory changes or requirements in line with relevant
legislation.
To
be responsible for ensuring adverts, job descriptions and person specifications
are written to Trust standards.
To
be responsible for maintaining the NHS Jobs database accurately throughout the
whole of the recruitment process per vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder
will provide advice to managers and staff within the Trust on request in
accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures and relevant legislation
signposting any issues or concerns to the Recruitment Team Leader.
The postholder
will manage their own workload, working within agreed deadlines.
The postholder
will assist in developing and communicating employment opportunities to ensure
the diversity of the workforce reflects that of the community.
To
ensure a professional and pro-active recruitment and selection services is
provided including appropriate advice and placement of vacancies on NHS Jobs.
To
advise and assist managers in the effective recruitment and selection of all
groups of staff, ensuring that correct procedures are adhered to and that
appropriate direction and advice is given in accordance with Trust policies and
procedures and relevant legislation.
To
provide Recruitment advice to Managers and staff on the application and
interpretation of the Trusts Recruitment and Selection policies and procedures
and terms and conditions of service and relevant legislation.
To
be responsible for the preparation, administration and accurate checking of
offer letters and Written Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment,
ensuring these are correct in accordance with Agenda for Change and conditions
of service and statutory changes or requirements in line with relevant
legislation.
To
be responsible for ensuring adverts, job descriptions and person specifications
are written to Trust standards.
To
be responsible for maintaining the NHS Jobs database accurately throughout the
whole of the recruitment process per vacancy.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills.
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a professional, friendly, efficient and helpful manner.
- Ability to work to own initiative.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive messages.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines under pressure, attention to detail/accuracy.
- Ability to interpret and follow operational policies and procedures.
- Ability to prepare routine written correspondence.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of employment legislation relating to recruitment and selection.
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Polite and friendly disposition.
- Ability to work within the values of the organisation.
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience.
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role.
- Experience of using Microsoft Word Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Experience of accurate / efficient data entry.
- Experience of maintaining both manual and electronic filing systems.
Desirable
- Work experience in a Recruitment or HR setting.
- Experience in use of NHS Jobs.
- Experience in use of DBS online.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills.
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a professional, friendly, efficient and helpful manner.
- Ability to work to own initiative.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive messages.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines under pressure, attention to detail/accuracy.
- Ability to interpret and follow operational policies and procedures.
- Ability to prepare routine written correspondence.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of employment legislation relating to recruitment and selection.
- Knowledge of recruitment and selection processes.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Polite and friendly disposition.
- Ability to work within the values of the organisation.
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience.
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role.
- Experience of using Microsoft Word Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Experience of accurate / efficient data entry.
- Experience of maintaining both manual and electronic filing systems.
Desirable
- Work experience in a Recruitment or HR setting.
- Experience in use of NHS Jobs.
- Experience in use of DBS online.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
