Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pensions Officer

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Job summary

To assist the team in the smooth running of the Pension department and to provide a prompt, efficient and effective Pension and Payroll service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has responsibility for supporting the Trust's Pension Service, liaising between the NHS Pension agency the payroll department, employees of the Trust and other organisations for whom the department provide a pension service. The post holder provides Pension's advice to the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (5100 staff).

The post holder will have specialised knowledge of NHS Pensions, Payroll and Statutory Legislation and be responsible for providing advice to Client managers and their employees on all aspects of the Pension Scheme ensuring all requests are completed in line with NHS Pensions and Service Level Agreement timelines.

Working in conjunction with the Pensions Analyst to coordinate and plan work activities for the team whilst working to specified timetables. The post holder will use initiative to resolve complex issues, escalating where necessary, to ensure all requests are handled efficiently and effectively and that the Trust is compliant with Scheme Regulations whilst maintaining integrity at all times.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year per annum including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LH-EMF15672B

Job locations

Surrey Research Park

90 Priestley Road

Guildford

GU2 7AU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full roles and responsibilities.

Support the development and implementation of procedural guidelines to ensure an effective and efficient Pension Administration service is provided and adequately maintained
Train and supervise team members on a day-to-day basis in all aspects of pensions work ensuring awareness of changes derived from circulars, user notices and new legislation
Provide assistance in the overall management and supervision to all activities undertaken within the Payroll Section when covering for absent colleagues
Maintaining an effective working relationship with other members of the team, external organisations and fellow colleagues to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction
In association with the Head of Payroll &Pensions, plan, manage, allocate and co-ordinate the workload of the pensions team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full roles and responsibilities.

Support the development and implementation of procedural guidelines to ensure an effective and efficient Pension Administration service is provided and adequately maintained
Train and supervise team members on a day-to-day basis in all aspects of pensions work ensuring awareness of changes derived from circulars, user notices and new legislation
Provide assistance in the overall management and supervision to all activities undertaken within the Payroll Section when covering for absent colleagues
Maintaining an effective working relationship with other members of the team, external organisations and fellow colleagues to deliver a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction
In association with the Head of Payroll &Pensions, plan, manage, allocate and co-ordinate the workload of the pensions team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold or be studying towards CIPP Diploma in Pension Management or NVQ level five or demonstrate knowledge and experience to an equivalent standard of NHS Pensions
EDCL qualified (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Significant knowledge of NHS Pension and NHS Payroll regulations. .

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the workings of all pay/pension related computer systems.
Demonstrate ability to effectively use spreadsheets, E Mail and Microsoft Office facilities.

Desirable

Demonstrate knowledge on NHS Pensions On-Line system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Hold or be studying towards CIPP Diploma in Pension Management or NVQ level five or demonstrate knowledge and experience to an equivalent standard of NHS Pensions
EDCL qualified (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Significant knowledge of NHS Pension and NHS Payroll regulations. .

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the workings of all pay/pension related computer systems.
Demonstrate ability to effectively use spreadsheets, E Mail and Microsoft Office facilities.

Desirable

Demonstrate knowledge on NHS Pensions On-Line system

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surrey Research Park

90 Priestley Road

Guildford

GU2 7AU

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surrey Research Park

90 Priestley Road

Guildford

GU2 7AU

Employer's website

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