Job summary
Medical Workforce Officer
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work as part of our team providing a medical staffing support service for the Medical and Dental staff within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
If you would like to make a difference and gain invaluable knowledge and expand your skillset then we would love to hear from you. The post is based at Worthing Hospital with occasional travel to other UH Sussex sites
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting role which will suit an individual who has a passion for delivering excellent customer service, as well as a proven ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders. We are looking for someone who can work effectively in a busy team, utilising excellent IT, interpersonal and organisational skills to work collaboratively as part of a team.
The role provides a comprehensive recruitment advisory and transaction administrative service to designated divisions for medical and dental positions to ensure that recruitment is undertaken in a timely and professional way. Through close working, liaison and negotiation with senior managers and clinicians, whilst having regard for cost, quality, customer service and Trust policy, this role is central to supporting the delivery of clinical care within the Trust.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Please see attached the job description and the personal specification for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Please see attached the job description and the personal specification for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Good working and practical knowledge of a range of recruitment approaches and their appropriateness for specific needs
- Up to date knowledge of recruitment employment law and requirements for pre-employment screening including immigration, references and DBS
- Previous experience in an NHS HR or recruitment environment
- Knowledge of NHS Employment Standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions for Medical Staff
- Experience of working in Medical Workforce
- Worked as a recruiter in a complex organisation
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Packages; Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to plan, prioritise, implement and meet targets in a complex and pressure environment, whilst producing accurate work
- Proven experience of successfully managing high volumes of work activity within challenging timescales
- Proven ability to produce well-presented clear and accurate documents
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and empathic skills
- Experience of close working relationships with senior clinicians and senior managers
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works within HR policies and procedures, taking advice from Deputy Medical HR Managers as necessary, within recruitment work area, works on own initiative
People Management and Development
Desirable
- Experience in a supervisor role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Good working and practical knowledge of a range of recruitment approaches and their appropriateness for specific needs
- Up to date knowledge of recruitment employment law and requirements for pre-employment screening including immigration, references and DBS
- Previous experience in an NHS HR or recruitment environment
- Knowledge of NHS Employment Standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions for Medical Staff
- Experience of working in Medical Workforce
- Worked as a recruiter in a complex organisation
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Packages; Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to plan, prioritise, implement and meet targets in a complex and pressure environment, whilst producing accurate work
- Proven experience of successfully managing high volumes of work activity within challenging timescales
- Proven ability to produce well-presented clear and accurate documents
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and empathic skills
- Experience of close working relationships with senior clinicians and senior managers
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Works within HR policies and procedures, taking advice from Deputy Medical HR Managers as necessary, within recruitment work area, works on own initiative
People Management and Development
Desirable
- Experience in a supervisor role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities 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.
