Job summary
The Temporary Staffing Team plays a crucial role in ensuring we have the right level of staffing to deliver the outstanding care our service users deserve.
In recognition of this Homerton Healthcare has invested in the growth and development of the service. This includes introducing a brand-new team leader post.
As the Temporary Staffing Team Leader, you will have supervisory responsibility of the Temporary Staffing Team and will support in troubleshooting complex issues relating to the service.
You will work closely with the temporary staffing manager to improve the service and in turn you will be supported with your personal and professional development.
We have a friendly and supportive culture within the team which will make you feel welcomed and valued.
We have a hybrid working in place which means you can work two days a week from home
You may be required to work weekends and attend events offsite
Main duties of the job
The post holder will Support the Temporary Staffing Manager with the provision of all medical and non-medical temporary staffing within the trust; and will help build the reputation of the temporary staffing team as an efficient and high quality service.
Working with Directors, Associate Medical Directors, Department Managers, Deputy Chief Nurses, Lead Nurses/Matrons, Assistant General Managers, Heads of Nursing and People division colleagues to ensure temporary staffing requirements are met.
To assist the Temporary Staffing Manager to ensure all bookings are in line with procedures, policies and governance requirements in order to provide safe, professional, efficient and cost effective temporary staffing services to the trust.
To promote and support the increase of bank only recruitment in order to reduce the trusts reliance on agency and off-framework usage.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered clinical professional e.g. RGN
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Use a computer and common office applications
- Ability to Supervise and motivate a team.
- Demonstrable negotiation skills
- Communicate effectively in difficult situations
- Prioritise workload in a busy and pressured environment
Experience
Essential
- Temporary staffing and or Recruitment experience
- Recent experience of working with bank and agency staff
Desirable
- Previous experience Supervising a team
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of using Healthroster
- Experience of using HR databases such as ESR, Healthroster, TRAC
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge/understanding of the need for accurate data
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities in relation to recruitment and human resources activity generally
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered clinical professional e.g. RGN
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Use a computer and common office applications
- Ability to Supervise and motivate a team.
- Demonstrable negotiation skills
- Communicate effectively in difficult situations
- Prioritise workload in a busy and pressured environment
Experience
Essential
- Temporary staffing and or Recruitment experience
- Recent experience of working with bank and agency staff
Desirable
- Previous experience Supervising a team
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of using Healthroster
- Experience of using HR databases such as ESR, Healthroster, TRAC
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge/understanding of the need for accurate data
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities in relation to recruitment and human resources activity generally
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
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
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).
