Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Recruitment Assistant

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Job summary

Overall recruitment for Speciality Doctors, Wales Deanery vacancies and Health Board positions in line with National and Health Board policies and procedures Agency Locum appointments and invoicing process.

  • Co-ordinate the recruitment and appointment process for all grades of medical staff.
  • Providing advice and guidance on recruitment, locum and other queries.
  • To maintain relevant systems / databases (Electronic Staff Records; Intrepid; NHS Jobs etc).
  • To collate information, including recruitment; vacancy; locum activity and invoicing provide this on a monthly basis to the Resourcing Manager; and organisation as required.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the appointment process for the Specialty and Junior Doctors by the Medical Workforce Recruitment Assistants, working with them and the Divisions to resolve any difficulties or barriers to recruitment.

Ensure vacancy Establishment Control Procedures, current recruitment principles and pre-employment checking requirements have been adhered to.

Attend recruitment interviews for Speciality and junior doctors to ensure identity checks are completed prior to interview, take comprehensive notes to an agreed format, ensuring panel compliance with Equalities legislation and organisational recruitment processes, and the relevant paperwork is completed by all panel members.

To notify successful and unsuccessful candidates of the outcome of the recruitment interviews being aware of the need for sensitivity particularly where a candidate has been unsuccessful.

Undertake direct liaison between Division`s Locum Agencies and directorates, to establish requirements and ensure Locum cover is planned, where appropriate and is provided for absent Doctors/vacancies in accordance with the Department of Health Locum Code of Practice and other relevant guidelines.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

050-AC709-0924

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Oversee the appointment process for the Specialty and Junior Doctors by the Medical Workforce Recruitment Assistants, working with them and the Divisions to resolve any difficulties or barriers to recruitment.

Ensure vacancy Establishment Control Procedures, current recruitment principles and pre-employment checking requirements have been adhered to.

Attend recruitment interviews for Speciality and junior doctors to ensure identity checks are completed prior to interview, take comprehensive notes to an agreed format, ensuring panel compliance with Equalities legislation and organisational recruitment processes, and the relevant paperwork is completed by all panel members.

To notify successful and unsuccessful candidates of the outcome of the recruitment interviews being aware of the need for sensitivity particularly where a candidate has been unsuccessful.

Undertake direct liaison between Division`s Locum Agencies and directorates, to establish requirements and ensure Locum cover is planned, where appropriate and is provided for absent Doctors/vacancies in accordance with the Department of Health Locum Code of Practice and other relevant guidelines.

Advise on terms and conditions of employment in line with Workforce and OD and Medical and Dental policies and procedures escalating to Recruitment Officer or Manager where necessary.

Liaise with Occupational Health to ensure that all relevant clearances are completed for new Doctors, including agency Locums.

Ensure accurate input of new starters information onto the Electronic Staff Record system. This may be subject to random checking by the Recruitment Officer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Oversee the appointment process for the Specialty and Junior Doctors by the Medical Workforce Recruitment Assistants, working with them and the Divisions to resolve any difficulties or barriers to recruitment.

Ensure vacancy Establishment Control Procedures, current recruitment principles and pre-employment checking requirements have been adhered to.

Attend recruitment interviews for Speciality and junior doctors to ensure identity checks are completed prior to interview, take comprehensive notes to an agreed format, ensuring panel compliance with Equalities legislation and organisational recruitment processes, and the relevant paperwork is completed by all panel members.

To notify successful and unsuccessful candidates of the outcome of the recruitment interviews being aware of the need for sensitivity particularly where a candidate has been unsuccessful.

Undertake direct liaison between Division`s Locum Agencies and directorates, to establish requirements and ensure Locum cover is planned, where appropriate and is provided for absent Doctors/vacancies in accordance with the Department of Health Locum Code of Practice and other relevant guidelines.

Advise on terms and conditions of employment in line with Workforce and OD and Medical and Dental policies and procedures escalating to Recruitment Officer or Manager where necessary.

Liaise with Occupational Health to ensure that all relevant clearances are completed for new Doctors, including agency Locums.

Ensure accurate input of new starters information onto the Electronic Staff Record system. This may be subject to random checking by the Recruitment Officer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in administration or Customer Service
  • ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an administrative role
  • Experience of working with Microsoft Office Word; Excel
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and meet deadlines
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills so as to be able to deal with callers over the phone and in person in a professional and courteous manner

Desirable

  • Experience of using IT databases
  • Experience of NHS systems e.g. ESR / NHS /Intrepid
  • Previous experience of working within NHS
  • Recruitment experience preferably within a Human Resources of Medical Workforce environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in administration or Customer Service
  • ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an administrative role
  • Experience of working with Microsoft Office Word; Excel
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and meet deadlines
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills so as to be able to deal with callers over the phone and in person in a professional and courteous manner

Desirable

  • Experience of using IT databases
  • Experience of NHS systems e.g. ESR / NHS /Intrepid
  • Previous experience of working within NHS
  • Recruitment experience preferably within a Human Resources of Medical Workforce environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resource Manager

Natalie Wood

Natalie.Wood2@Wales.NHS.UK

07974855108

Details

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

050-AC709-0924

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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