Job summary
Are you tenacious, well-organised, and prepared to play a key role in ensuring a smooth and professional experience for our various stakeholders?
At the forefront of healthcare excellence, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care by revolutionising the recruitment process within the NHS.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dynamic individual who can add value and make a difference!
This role offers a seamless progression to a Band 4 "Recruitment Advisor" position after 12 months, provided you successfully meet the required competencies and pass the necessary assessment.
Main duties of the job
As a Recruitment Assistant, you will be involved in vacancy management, pre-employment checks, and payroll.
Your efforts will directly impact patient care by getting new recruits into their roles promptly. If you enjoy the feeling of a job well done and knowing that what you do is important and benefiting your community, this could be the job for you!
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be available to work on-site in Epsom four out of five days a week.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Legislative Expertise: Learn and apply relevant legislative requirements, including ID checks, right to work in the UK, and DBS checks. Efficient Coordination: Manage a high volume of candidates simultaneously, ensuring the completion of pre-employment clearances within defined target times. Patient-Centric Approach: Understand the urgency of the role in ensuring patient care is not compromised, providing a professional and timely service to candidates. Tech Savvy: Learn to confidently navigate our Applicant Tracking System, keeping accurate notes for audit purposes and corresponding with candidates and managers Using discernment: Foreseeing issues, removing obstacles and knowing when to escalate when help is needed Qualifications and Skills: Good standard of written and verbal communication skills to respond to queries and speak with managers and candidates over the phone, on MS Teams and over email Tenacious and well-organized with a keen eye for detail. Pragmatic and adept at understanding and applying legislative requirements across a range of different scenarios. Ability to handle a high volume of tasks efficiently and relentlessly, with a sense of urgency in defined timelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Legislative Expertise: Learn and apply relevant legislative requirements, including ID checks, right to work in the UK, and DBS checks. Efficient Coordination: Manage a high volume of candidates simultaneously, ensuring the completion of pre-employment clearances within defined target times. Patient-Centric Approach: Understand the urgency of the role in ensuring patient care is not compromised, providing a professional and timely service to candidates. Tech Savvy: Learn to confidently navigate our Applicant Tracking System, keeping accurate notes for audit purposes and corresponding with candidates and managers Using discernment: Foreseeing issues, removing obstacles and knowing when to escalate when help is needed Qualifications and Skills: Good standard of written and verbal communication skills to respond to queries and speak with managers and candidates over the phone, on MS Teams and over email Tenacious and well-organized with a keen eye for detail. Pragmatic and adept at understanding and applying legislative requirements across a range of different scenarios. Ability to handle a high volume of tasks efficiently and relentlessly, with a sense of urgency in defined timelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE's level (including Maths & English)
Desirable
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation or working towards a professional HR qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using an applicant tracking management system.
Desirable
- Experience processing pre-employment clearances
- Experience of working in recruitment
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple and sometimes conflicting demands
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- NHS HR Systems e.g. Trac, NHS Jobs, ESR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE's level (including Maths & English)
Desirable
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation or working towards a professional HR qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using an applicant tracking management system.
Desirable
- Experience processing pre-employment clearances
- Experience of working in recruitment
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple and sometimes conflicting demands
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- NHS HR Systems e.g. Trac, NHS Jobs, ESR
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).
