Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a payroll co-ordinator to join the payroll team within North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. This is an permanent contract working 37.5 hours per week.
Previous NHS Payroll and ESR experience is desirable. You will need to demonstrate a flexible approach, working as part of a small but established payroll team. The ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy, you will need to display excellent communication and organisational skill. You should also possess a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Main duties of the job
As a Payroll Co-ordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the administration of the Payroll service within our Trust. You'll work closely with the Payroll and HR teams to ensure that all admin matters are handled efficiently and accurately.
This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who is able to work within a fast paced, busy environment.
About us
We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.
Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!
Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.
We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.
We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.
Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
From 01/04/25 If your role needs a DBS you'll be subject to salary deduction totaling £49.50, spread over first and second pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities of the Payroll Co-ordinator role please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities of the Payroll Co-ordinator role please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent significant and relevant experience
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or CLAIT
Experience
Essential
- Recent administrative experience working in a busy office requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Use of MS Office packages including Word, Excel, Email and Internet.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge and experience of ESR and HR payroll systems/processes and procedures and reporting.
Key Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate with a good understanding of spreadsheets and Microsoft Office packages to produce reports, sorts and queries.
- Strong organisational skills including the management of electronic and paper based filing systems and complex data storage/access systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent significant and relevant experience
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or CLAIT
Experience
Essential
- Recent administrative experience working in a busy office requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Use of MS Office packages including Word, Excel, Email and Internet.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge and experience of ESR and HR payroll systems/processes and procedures and reporting.
Key Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate with a good understanding of spreadsheets and Microsoft Office packages to produce reports, sorts and queries.
- Strong organisational skills including the management of electronic and paper based filing systems and complex data storage/access systems.
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
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle - Upon - tyne
NE15 8NY
Employer's website
https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
