Job summary
This is an exciting oportunity to
contribute to the continued success of a
busy Payroll and Pension Team. We are
seeking a proactive, enthusiastic individual to supervise a team of 17 staff
responsible for the pay and pension records of approximately 9000 monthly and
666 weekly employees.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure the Team are fully
trained and have the adequate skills and equiptment to perform their
duties. They will be expected to
investigate, support and advise on complex issues. They will also monitor and oversee the full
payroll processes and lead on interpretation of statutory and local regulations,
NHS Employers guidance and NHS Pension regulations.
About us
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To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the
Deputy to oversee the operational day to day duties of the Payroll and Pension
Team. They will be expected to keep up
with Government legisltation and local policies and ensure that the Teams's
working practices are efficient and effective.
They will be the first contact point for other departments in the
Directorate including Resourcing, Workforce Systems and Services, Human
Resources and Compliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the
Deputy to oversee the operational day to day duties of the Payroll and Pension
Team. They will be expected to keep up
with Government legisltation and local policies and ensure that the Teams's
working practices are efficient and effective.
They will be the first contact point for other departments in the
Directorate including Resourcing, Workforce Systems and Services, Human
Resources and Compliance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience with NHS Payroll Department including processing the payroll, reporting statutory and voluntary deductions and indepth knowledge of ESR best practice
- Experience of reporting statory deductions to HMRC, NHS Pensions and Local Alternative Pensions bodies
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Degree level/NVQ Level 5 or have achieved the suitable alternative knowledge gained through broad experience
- In depth knowledge of and significant experience with Microsoft Office packages
- Able to demonstrate data analysis skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continual personal development i.e regular updates in HMRC legislation and NHS Employer Terms and conditions
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise work and to work effectively under pressure
- Tact and diplomacy in interactions with others
- Good personal organisation and administrative skills
- Good influencing skills
- Prioritising workloads
- Evidence of using own initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet specific deadlines
- Indepth knowledge of NHS pay and conditions.
- Indepth knowledge of HMRC legislation including Benefit in Kind, RTI and salary sacrifice schemes
- Proven analysing and reporting experience using BI
- Indepth knowledge of NHS Terms and conditions for reimbursement of travel and expences
- Flexible/positive attitude to work
Special Requirements
Essential
- May be required to work across sites
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience with NHS Payroll Department including processing the payroll, reporting statutory and voluntary deductions and indepth knowledge of ESR best practice
- Experience of reporting statory deductions to HMRC, NHS Pensions and Local Alternative Pensions bodies
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Degree level/NVQ Level 5 or have achieved the suitable alternative knowledge gained through broad experience
- In depth knowledge of and significant experience with Microsoft Office packages
- Able to demonstrate data analysis skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continual personal development i.e regular updates in HMRC legislation and NHS Employer Terms and conditions
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- Ability to prioritise work and to work effectively under pressure
- Tact and diplomacy in interactions with others
- Good personal organisation and administrative skills
- Good influencing skills
- Prioritising workloads
- Evidence of using own initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet specific deadlines
- Indepth knowledge of NHS pay and conditions.
- Indepth knowledge of HMRC legislation including Benefit in Kind, RTI and salary sacrifice schemes
- Proven analysing and reporting experience using BI
- Indepth knowledge of NHS Terms and conditions for reimbursement of travel and expences
- Flexible/positive attitude to work
Special Requirements
Essential
- May be required to work across sites
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
