Recruitment Assistant

Job summary

An excellent career opportunity has arisen within our Recruitment team for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly team.

You will provide an effective, high quality, comprehensive end to end recruitment service to our managers, Trust wide. Taking full responsibility for the whole recruitment cycle efficiently and effectively working innovatively on behalf of the Trust. You will work closely with managers to understand the needs of different services across the Trust and offer an advisory service for more challenging and difficult vacancies to fill.

Recruitment experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

You will have the ability to prioritise work whilst working in a fast paced and busy environment, as well as having a flexible approach to work. A good level of attention to detail is an essential requirement for this demanding role, as well as working effectively as part of a team.

Customer service is at the heart of what we do but this is a predominately admin based role, therefore recent demonstrable admin and IT experience is essential.

If you are looking for a career within a Recruitment and Workforce function where you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge, then this could be the right opportunity for you. In return we will offer full support and training.

You will need, as a minimum:

• A good standard of English Language GCSE (or equivalent qualification)
• NVQ level III in administration or customer services or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office packages.
• Working knowledge of recruitment procedures would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of working in a busy customer services office-based environment.
• A good level of attention to detail.
• A positive 'can do' approach.

Closing Date: 9 March 2025

Interview Date: 19 March 2025

*Previous applicants need not apply*

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OFFICE BASED ROLE

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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