Payroll Assistant

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a motivated individual to join our Payroll Team at York Teaching Hospital. We are a friendly team providing a vital back-office service.

It is essential that this work is carried out accurately and efficiently. You must be able to demonstrate that you have the necessary organisational, administrative and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and using your own initiative.

This is a Permanent, Full Time position and is based at our Tribune House Office in York

Main duties of the job

To provide simple day to day control of a section of the Trust's Payroll. Responsibility on a self managed basis to ensure consistent high level of performance delivery in a confidential, accountable and customer focused manner.
You will have a willingness to embrace new technologies and change. Experience in PAYE and Pensions, whilst beneficial, is not essential, as training will be provided.
Good interpersonal, organisational and planning skills are essential for this post, as are excellent communication and customer care skills. This position offers a good development opportunity with potential for further progression.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

14 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

419-5804253-PA-F

Job locations

Tribune House

Tribune Way

York

YO30 4RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education and training

Essential

Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English Language
NVQ Level 2 in administration

Desirable

Previous Office/Administrative experience in an NHS environment

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Computer literacy skills
Office experience
Knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel and word.

Desirable

Any payroll experience

Skills and attributes

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise
Good communication skills
Good numeracy and organisational skills
Ability to work in a team

Desirable

Problem solving skills

Person Specification

Education and training

Essential

Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English Language
NVQ Level 2 in administration

Desirable

Previous Office/Administrative experience in an NHS environment

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Computer literacy skills
Office experience
Knowledge of Microsoft office, Excel and word.

Desirable

Any payroll experience

Skills and attributes

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise
Good communication skills
Good numeracy and organisational skills
Ability to work in a team

Desirable

Problem solving skills

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.