Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and suitably experienced individual to join our Recruitment Team.
We currently have an Advisor vacancy available within theConsultants and General Practitioners (GP) Team.
The successful applicant will need to be be able to build strong working relationships and be able to prioritise well. This role comes at a time when, as both a function and an organisation, we are being asked to do more with less, and so the ability to review processes and approaches and implement changes as appropriate is key.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Recruitment Department in the delivery and continuous improvement of the recruitment service within the Health Board. This will include (but is not limited to):
- Co-ordinating the full recruitment process from advertising to onboarding;
- Developing relationships with key stakeholders;
- Leading a Team;
- Working closely with others within Recruitment to consider innovative solutions to engage candidates;
- Being a key contact in providing guidance and advice on Recruitment matters;
- Working to deadlines and Key Performance Indicators.
Working with a variety of stakeholders you will need to hold the Health Board values at the centre of your day to day transactions.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 31/01/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 31/01/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject e.g. Business Management, Human Resources or equivalent level of relevant knowledge or experience e.g. o Understands customer needs and importance of engagement to achieve outcomes; o Knows how to manage own workload and Team; o Knows how to apply critical thinking to problem-solve; o Understands how personal communication styles can impact on others and knows how to adapt to the communication style of others.
Desirable
- CIPD qualified or willing to work towards
- Knowledge of web-design and social media tools to attract potential staff to the organisation
- Knowledge of NHS modernisation agenda
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service through robust administration and coordination systems.
- Ability to deliver and to work with clinicians to find innovative solutions for recruiting staff in competitive environments
- Demonstrable experience of working and liaising with senior managers
Desirable
- Extensive previous experience in administration/coordination either within the NHS or within recruitment
- NHS or recruitment experience
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject e.g. Business Management, Human Resources or equivalent level of relevant knowledge or experience e.g. o Understands customer needs and importance of engagement to achieve outcomes; o Knows how to manage own workload and Team; o Knows how to apply critical thinking to problem-solve; o Understands how personal communication styles can impact on others and knows how to adapt to the communication style of others.
Desirable
- CIPD qualified or willing to work towards
- Knowledge of web-design and social media tools to attract potential staff to the organisation
- Knowledge of NHS modernisation agenda
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service through robust administration and coordination systems.
- Ability to deliver and to work with clinicians to find innovative solutions for recruiting staff in competitive environments
- Demonstrable experience of working and liaising with senior managers
Desirable
- Extensive previous experience in administration/coordination either within the NHS or within recruitment
- NHS or recruitment experience
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
