Job summary
Help us Shape the Future of CAMHS
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Resourcing Team and support the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Transformation Programme. As an outstanding-rated Trust, we are committed to strengthening recruitment and people practices, embedding our vision and values with compassion, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
Based within our People and Culture Directorate, you will directly support the CAMHS Transformation Programme. Children and Young People's Mental Health Services in Dorset are entering a period of growth, with new investment enabling us to expand and enhance services. This is a key role in attracting and recruiting the right people to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and innovative individual with a passion for people and a proven track record of delivering high-paced, customer-focused resourcing solutions. You will enjoy thinking creatively and delivering imaginative recruitment approaches.
Strong networking and engagement skills are essential, as you will work closely with services to influence and improve recruitment approaches that support excellent patient care.
This is a part-time role offering flexibility around hours and location; however, onsite presence and attendance at ad hoc events will be required. As part of our federated model this role is limited to applications from employees of Dorset Healthcare and Dorset County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to build skills, contribute to new initiatives and grow professionally within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
To develop and deliver innovative and inclusive resourcing strategies aligned to workforce demands and safe staffing requirements.
To drive a proactive approach to recruitment, enable the Trust to respond to changing workforce demands.
To support the Head of Recruitment and Resourcing in increasing the number of applicants, reduce vacancy rates, time and cost to hire through the development of innovative and inclusive resourcing strategies
Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues to plan Trust representation at any recruitment events.
Work collaboratively as part of the HR team, supporting the recruitment team, working alongside them when required.
To ensure adherence to all statutory and legislative requirements and promote best practice in all aspects of recruitment and selection.
Develop up to date, expert knowledge on inclusive and innovative resourcing strategies.
The post-holder will champion the Trust's Values and an inclusive consistent recruitment culture, empowering people to think differently and with long term talent acquisition in mind.
Applications from candidates that require visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Understanding of strategic resourcing and the impact this has on an organisation, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience to Degree level
- Knowledge of recruitment acquired through experience of working in a recruitment based setting or specific experience completing recruitment processes
- Able to liaise effectively with staff and managers at all levels within the Trust and external organisations
- Well developed organisational and time management skills.
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Ability to make decisions where there are a number of courses of action to take. The ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality standards.
- Ability to work on own initiative. Organising own workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines
- Demonstrated experience of recruitment processes including e-recruitment systems
- Experience of developing and using information systems, spreadsheets, databases, to retrieve, analyse and present data in formal reports
- Fully proficient in using the following software packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent customer service experience including handling complex queries, complaints and sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience managing attraction campaigns within a high volume resourcing/recruitment market
- An excellent understanding of industry leading advertising and recruitment techniques including the use of social media.
Personal qualities / attributes
Essential
- Experience in communicating complex and sensitive information
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Strong analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to analyse complex information and formulate appropriate reports and recommendations
- Ability to assimilate information, think quickly, make decisions and provide independent advice to all levels of management
- Ability to work within tight timescales and ensure that others deliver within given deadlines
Business Travel
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Understanding of strategic resourcing and the impact this has on an organisation, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience to Degree level
- Knowledge of recruitment acquired through experience of working in a recruitment based setting or specific experience completing recruitment processes
- Able to liaise effectively with staff and managers at all levels within the Trust and external organisations
- Well developed organisational and time management skills.
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Ability to make decisions where there are a number of courses of action to take. The ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality standards.
- Ability to work on own initiative. Organising own workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines
- Demonstrated experience of recruitment processes including e-recruitment systems
- Experience of developing and using information systems, spreadsheets, databases, to retrieve, analyse and present data in formal reports
- Fully proficient in using the following software packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent customer service experience including handling complex queries, complaints and sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience managing attraction campaigns within a high volume resourcing/recruitment market
- An excellent understanding of industry leading advertising and recruitment techniques including the use of social media.
Personal qualities / attributes
Essential
- Experience in communicating complex and sensitive information
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Strong analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to analyse complex information and formulate appropriate reports and recommendations
- Ability to assimilate information, think quickly, make decisions and provide independent advice to all levels of management
- Ability to work within tight timescales and ensure that others deliver within given deadlines
Business Travel
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
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.
