Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our recruitment team for a 12 months fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. The post holder will facilitate the overseas recruitment process within the Trust, working closely with both the various recruitment agencies and overseas staff. They will ensure all overseas new starters receive a positive and informative on-boarding service and will link in with the Head of Recruitment & Temporary Staffing and Recruitment & Retention Manager to drive through various overseas campaigns as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure a high quality, professional, first class recruitment service to overseas candidates and recruiting managers and drive the overseas recruitment strategy for the Trust.
This post can be based on either the Bedford or Luton & Dunstable Hospital site however cross site working will be required.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- With the support and guidance facilitate the overseas recruitment function ensuring robust processes are in place with agencies and overseas starters.
- Provide a holistic, high quality and professional first class recruitment service to recruiting managers and candidates.
- To act as the main link to the overseas nurses ensuring communication channels remain open and nurses are guided through their pre-screening checks and the NMC registration process.
- Provide expertise and guidance to both managers and staff on overseas recruitment and registration queries.
- Develop effective working relationships with managers and staff across the Trust, ensuring effective communication channels are in place.
- Ensure all pre-screening checks and work permit requirements are met.
- Have expert knowledge of the overseas recruitment process and the various stages applicants need to go through in order to transfer their professional registrations.
- Liaise with agencies and nurses regarding arrival dates and ensure availability of accommodation is in place.
- Organise itinerary for the first few weeks of employment which incorporates Occupational Health clearances, Trust Induction, Bank Account appointment and OSCE training sessions.
- Act as the main link for overseas staff during their first few weeks in the country offering advice and support as necessary.
- Arrange payment of invoices and the raising of purchase orders as necessary.
- Contribute to key meetings as required, providing overseas recruitment/campaign updates and address any issues.
- Provide updates/reports on overseas nurse recruitment as and when required.
- To ensure that all legal requirements and HR best practice as outlined in Trust policies, procedures and relevant NHS guidance and legislation are adhered to at all times
- Have ownership of own recruitment activity from start to finish.
- To provide training and guidance to other team members on overseas recruitment.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, recruitment processes and national/legal guidance regarding recruitment activity.
- Assist with general recruitment activity as and when required.
- To undertake such tasks as required by and under the supervision of the Head of Recruitment & Temporary Staffing and the Recruitment & Retention Manager
- As and when required assist with other recruitment and retention projects and initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- With the support and guidance facilitate the overseas recruitment function ensuring robust processes are in place with agencies and overseas starters.
- Provide a holistic, high quality and professional first class recruitment service to recruiting managers and candidates.
- To act as the main link to the overseas nurses ensuring communication channels remain open and nurses are guided through their pre-screening checks and the NMC registration process.
- Provide expertise and guidance to both managers and staff on overseas recruitment and registration queries.
- Develop effective working relationships with managers and staff across the Trust, ensuring effective communication channels are in place.
- Ensure all pre-screening checks and work permit requirements are met.
- Have expert knowledge of the overseas recruitment process and the various stages applicants need to go through in order to transfer their professional registrations.
- Liaise with agencies and nurses regarding arrival dates and ensure availability of accommodation is in place.
- Organise itinerary for the first few weeks of employment which incorporates Occupational Health clearances, Trust Induction, Bank Account appointment and OSCE training sessions.
- Act as the main link for overseas staff during their first few weeks in the country offering advice and support as necessary.
- Arrange payment of invoices and the raising of purchase orders as necessary.
- Contribute to key meetings as required, providing overseas recruitment/campaign updates and address any issues.
- Provide updates/reports on overseas nurse recruitment as and when required.
- To ensure that all legal requirements and HR best practice as outlined in Trust policies, procedures and relevant NHS guidance and legislation are adhered to at all times
- Have ownership of own recruitment activity from start to finish.
- To provide training and guidance to other team members on overseas recruitment.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, recruitment processes and national/legal guidance regarding recruitment activity.
- Assist with general recruitment activity as and when required.
- To undertake such tasks as required by and under the supervision of the Head of Recruitment & Temporary Staffing and the Recruitment & Retention Manager
- As and when required assist with other recruitment and retention projects and initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Foundation degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of overseas recruitment including organising and facilitating campaigns
- oKnowledge of a range of recruitment and retention processes and procedures
- oSignificant administrative experience in a busy, customer-focused environment much of which should be within a Human Resources/Recruitment function
- oExperience of providing first line advice regarding recruitment and selection processes, best practice and legislative requirements particularly around overseas recruitment
- oRelevant recruitment experience
Desirable
- oExperience of using Trac, NHS Jobs and ESR
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and act on own initiative
Desirable
- oAbility to deliver presentations as required at recruitment events - in house training will be provided
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Foundation degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of overseas recruitment including organising and facilitating campaigns
- oKnowledge of a range of recruitment and retention processes and procedures
- oSignificant administrative experience in a busy, customer-focused environment much of which should be within a Human Resources/Recruitment function
- oExperience of providing first line advice regarding recruitment and selection processes, best practice and legislative requirements particularly around overseas recruitment
- oRelevant recruitment experience
Desirable
- oExperience of using Trac, NHS Jobs and ESR
Knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and act on own initiative
Desirable
- oAbility to deliver presentations as required at recruitment events - in house training will be provided
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).
