Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Recruitment Adviser to assist in the provision of a high quality service for the recruitment of doctors for the Trust. You will be the first point of contact for the Trust in many instances, and as such will be expected to maintain high standards of courtesy, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Staffing team is a busy and dynamic team who are experts in managing the medical workforce.
You will be responsible for the recruitment process from start to finish. This involves the administration, advice and support to Medical Staff on recruitment procedures and associated HR processes. You will attend and advise the interview panel at interviews and undertake all required pre-employment check processes.
As part of this role, you have the option to work from home two days per week, with three days office based. The working from home days are set by the department.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 5th January 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on the 15th January 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 5th January 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on the 15th January 2025.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 'A' Level or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable
- CIPD qualification or an interest in CIPD or HR module training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous administration experience in a similar complex environment.
- Evidence of achieving work of an accurate standard.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office software.
Desirable
- Previous recruitment/HR experience and/or Medical Staffing experience.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of NHS Jobs/TRAC.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Understanding of meeting the needs of our customer.
- Understanding of providing a front of house service.
Desirable
- Understanding of pre-employment check requirements in line with NHS and other relevant national regulations.
- Understanding of doctors career pathway and associated recruitment cycles.
Skills
Essential
- Proof reading skills.
- Organisational skills/ability to prioritise.
- Able to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to act on own initiative.
- Methodical, with the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
- Customer care skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to deal with complaints from customers.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
- Ability to follow processes to enable standard work tasks to be completed.
- Able to receive and refer complaints.
Desirable
- Able to understand recruitment IT systems and collate data for reporting.
- Able to investigate complaints from customers.
- Able to understand and deal with complex recruitment requirements in relation to DBS and Immigration processes.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect
- Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures
Desirable
- An interest in Employment Law and Recruitment issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to 'A' Level or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable
- CIPD qualification or an interest in CIPD or HR module training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous administration experience in a similar complex environment.
- Evidence of achieving work of an accurate standard.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office software.
Desirable
- Previous recruitment/HR experience and/or Medical Staffing experience.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of NHS Jobs/TRAC.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Understanding of meeting the needs of our customer.
- Understanding of providing a front of house service.
Desirable
- Understanding of pre-employment check requirements in line with NHS and other relevant national regulations.
- Understanding of doctors career pathway and associated recruitment cycles.
Skills
Essential
- Proof reading skills.
- Organisational skills/ability to prioritise.
- Able to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to act on own initiative.
- Methodical, with the ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
- Customer care skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to deal with complaints from customers.
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.
- Ability to follow processes to enable standard work tasks to be completed.
- Able to receive and refer complaints.
Desirable
- Able to understand recruitment IT systems and collate data for reporting.
- Able to investigate complaints from customers.
- Able to understand and deal with complex recruitment requirements in relation to DBS and Immigration processes.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect
- Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures
Desirable
- An interest in Employment Law and Recruitment issues.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)