Medical Recruitment Officer

Hywel Dda University Health Board

The closing date is 17 November 2024

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, diligent and solutions focused individual to join the Medical Recruitment Team based at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

You will be required to work flexibly within the Medical Recruitment Team whilst supporting the Medical Recruitment Advisor and Senior Recruitment Advisor in delivering an efficient, effective, and safe recruitment process for SAS and Resident Doctors.

Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will need to hold the Health Board values at the centre of your day to day transactions.

Main duties of the job

The recruitment function has the ambition to transform the recruitment pathway, ensuring a personalised service is provided to all engaged.

The successful applicant will need to be person centred, with a shared ambition to deliver the objectives to all.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-AC226-1024

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 28/11/2024

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 28/11/2024

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience e.g.: Dealing with a variety of customers verbally, in writing / electronically / Using customer service as a competitive tool.
  • Working knowledge of policies, procedures and employment law

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of immigration legislation

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in recruitment / candidate resourcing or process driven administration environment.
  • Experience of delivering excellent customer service.
  • Experience within an office environment.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service.

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker - Level 1
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience e.g.: Dealing with a variety of customers verbally, in writing / electronically / Using customer service as a competitive tool.
  • Working knowledge of policies, procedures and employment law

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of immigration legislation

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in recruitment / candidate resourcing or process driven administration environment.
  • Experience of delivering excellent customer service.
  • Experience within an office environment.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service.

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker - Level 1

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Recruitment Advisor

Rachel Silk

rachel.silk@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

31 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-AC226-1024

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Supporting documents

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