Job summary
Helping recruit for the NHS...what a role and just so important to ensure patient care is the best it can be. You don't need you to have recruitment experience because we will teach you everything you need to know. We want someone who is bold, enthusiastic, who has great systems/IT skills and is resourceful. Sound like you?
Our role as a team is to ensure we support the recruitment of the right people, at the right time, as safely and as quickly as possible. We have a diverse team, all bringing something different which is what makes us stronger.
Your excellent communication and organisational skills will stand you in good stead and we hope you love using the phone as a lot of the role involves chatting with managers/candidates. You'll be an excellent networker that relishes a challenge and thrives in a busy environment.
We want to get out and chat with candidates as much as possible, so you'll help attend Jobs Fairs, careers events, interview days - flying the flag for recruitment for the NHS.
Even our offices are beautiful! We're at Preston Business Centre where we've lots of parking, beautiful grounds and lovely facilities for our teams including a breakout room with TV and comfy modern seating.
Main duties of the job
It's fair to say this job is varied and will keep you on your toes. You'll support the recruitment process by helping managers recruit for their job vacancies, advise on job adverts, recruitment campaigns, interview letters, references, offers of employment, draft contracts, working with managers to market their posts widely. You'll deal with applicants and managers ensuring high standards of customer care.
Understanding the candidate experience is such a key driver in this role, you'll help influence their experience & help us continually evolve. Using our computerised systems, you'll manage a dashboard full of data and information which will help you prioritise your work.
You'll be proactive to ensure our service is the best it can be. We do everything as a team, so you will help with the development andimplementation of new recruitment initiatives and ensure that all recruitment processes are carried out in accordance with current employment legislation and good practice.
We're not going to shy away from saying this is ideally a job for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We're busy, working often totight timescales and juggling multiple priorities - but for the right candidate, we know this will make the role even more exciting for you.
About us
Our Partnership brings together the five NHS provider Trusts with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in Lancashire and South Cumbria to improve health and healthcare. The organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria involved in the collaboration are Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
This is about working together as equal partners to make sure patients, their families and communities benefit across the whole of the area.
The aim is to reduce health inequalities and improve services, outcomes and people's experiences of accessing healthcare. Our partnership also aims to ensure that Lancashire and South Cumbria is a great place to work.
We want to further improve quality by sharing skills and best practice, pooling our resources and standardising the way we work where possible to reduce unnecessary duplication. To achieve this we have created One LSC, which will oversee all corporate services for Lancashire and South Cumbria.
This is an exciting time to join a new collaboration, which is focused on a system-wide approach to better outcomes for patients and opportunities for staff.
Please note that One LSC is hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, who would be the employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you will be required to have the right to work in UK to undertake this role, which allows you to work full time.
We offer some flexibility for hybrid working, though the role will primarily be office-based during the working week.
You will support in the provision of a professional and comprehensive recruitment service to all Directorates of the Trust, including the interpretation and implementation of relevant human resource policies and procedures.
Deliver an effective and comprehensive recruitment service in accordance with agreed professional standards, procedures and timescales.
Advise on the implementation of relevant human resource policies and procedures.
Support the implementation of good practice in human resources management consistently across the organisation through effective liaison with Directorate staff, and accurate and timely exchange of information.
Interpret the application of relevant policies, procedures and terms and conditions of employment.
Ensure that all recruitment processes are carried out in accordance with current employment legislation and good practice.To administer and maintain the e-recruitment system:
- Provide advice and support to recruiting managers and applicants on the electronic process
- Attend departmental meetings to present information and answer queries
- Verify shortlists from recruiting managers to ensure fair and equal consideration of all applicants in line with Trust policy and employment legislation
- Close vacancies on the system following appointment and complete equal opportunity information
Able to complete all functions on the e-recruitment system as required
Quality checking of person specifications and job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and band of the post
Advertising of all Trust posts, to ensure a fair, consistent and economic approach: Place advertisements on the e-recruitment systems in liaison with the recruiting manager Place advertisements in the press / professional journals by liaison with the advertising agency Check and approve composites / proofs and invoices Prepare, code and send electronic advertisement order forms Maintain accurate and complete records and filing systems for all advertisements and accompanying documentation Liaise with the HR Advisers regarding the redeployment database Posting appropriate adverts on the Trust Twitter and Facebook pages
Preparation of contracts and other documentation relating to contractual changes. Awareness of Agenda for Change conditions and their application to recruitment documentation.
Assist in the design and delivery of recruitment and selection training to Trust staff, particularly the preparation of workshop materials and group exercises.
Assist Recruitment Manager/JE Lead with the development and administration of new recruitment initiatives in the Trust, by attending meetings and contributing to the overall organisation and planning.
Undertake pre-employment checks for all prospective employees in line with NHS Employers Standards and internal Standard Operating Procedures.
Administer and assist with the co-ordination of the DBS Disclosure scheme as part of the recruitment process, and advise on the interpretation of the DBS Code of Practice to recruiting managers and applicants.
Represent the Trust and the NHS at recruitment events / Job fairs / careers promotions as required.
Process applications for Skilled Worker Visas as per Border Agency current guidelines and maintain appropriate filing system.
Liaise and effectively communicate with other members of the team and the Directorate
Contribute to the efficient and effective working of the Directorate by operating as a full member of the Human Resources team. This will include : covering for colleagues maintaining continuous personal and professional development supporting initiatives to improve areas of service
Undertake project work as required within agreed timescales and to agreed quality standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you will be required to have the right to work in UK to undertake this role, which allows you to work full time.
We offer some flexibility for hybrid working, though the role will primarily be office-based during the working week.
You will support in the provision of a professional and comprehensive recruitment service to all Directorates of the Trust, including the interpretation and implementation of relevant human resource policies and procedures.
Deliver an effective and comprehensive recruitment service in accordance with agreed professional standards, procedures and timescales.
Advise on the implementation of relevant human resource policies and procedures.
Support the implementation of good practice in human resources management consistently across the organisation through effective liaison with Directorate staff, and accurate and timely exchange of information.
Interpret the application of relevant policies, procedures and terms and conditions of employment.
Ensure that all recruitment processes are carried out in accordance with current employment legislation and good practice.To administer and maintain the e-recruitment system:
- Provide advice and support to recruiting managers and applicants on the electronic process
- Attend departmental meetings to present information and answer queries
- Verify shortlists from recruiting managers to ensure fair and equal consideration of all applicants in line with Trust policy and employment legislation
- Close vacancies on the system following appointment and complete equal opportunity information
Able to complete all functions on the e-recruitment system as required
Quality checking of person specifications and job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and band of the post
Advertising of all Trust posts, to ensure a fair, consistent and economic approach: Place advertisements on the e-recruitment systems in liaison with the recruiting manager Place advertisements in the press / professional journals by liaison with the advertising agency Check and approve composites / proofs and invoices Prepare, code and send electronic advertisement order forms Maintain accurate and complete records and filing systems for all advertisements and accompanying documentation Liaise with the HR Advisers regarding the redeployment database Posting appropriate adverts on the Trust Twitter and Facebook pages
Preparation of contracts and other documentation relating to contractual changes. Awareness of Agenda for Change conditions and their application to recruitment documentation.
Assist in the design and delivery of recruitment and selection training to Trust staff, particularly the preparation of workshop materials and group exercises.
Assist Recruitment Manager/JE Lead with the development and administration of new recruitment initiatives in the Trust, by attending meetings and contributing to the overall organisation and planning.
Undertake pre-employment checks for all prospective employees in line with NHS Employers Standards and internal Standard Operating Procedures.
Administer and assist with the co-ordination of the DBS Disclosure scheme as part of the recruitment process, and advise on the interpretation of the DBS Code of Practice to recruiting managers and applicants.
Represent the Trust and the NHS at recruitment events / Job fairs / careers promotions as required.
Process applications for Skilled Worker Visas as per Border Agency current guidelines and maintain appropriate filing system.
Liaise and effectively communicate with other members of the team and the Directorate
Contribute to the efficient and effective working of the Directorate by operating as a full member of the Human Resources team. This will include : covering for colleagues maintaining continuous personal and professional development supporting initiatives to improve areas of service
Undertake project work as required within agreed timescales and to agreed quality standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good general education with competency in numeracy and literacy
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in an office environment in an administrative role
- Proven experience of working with spreadsheets/databases/systems
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- Capable of working within procedural guidelines
- Demonstrable experience of delivering effective customer service
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of recruitment
- Working knowledge of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
- Working knowledge of Trac and NHS Jobs system.
- Understanding of recruitment check standards
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good general education with competency in numeracy and literacy
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in an office environment in an administrative role
- Proven experience of working with spreadsheets/databases/systems
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- Capable of working within procedural guidelines
- Demonstrable experience of delivering effective customer service
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of recruitment
- Working knowledge of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
- Working knowledge of Trac and NHS Jobs system.
- Understanding of recruitment check standards
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.
