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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services for a catchment area of up over 1 million people. Our vision is “to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most”, reflecting the utmost importance that we attach to the quality of care and experience that each and every one of our patients receives.
We provide specialist services in radiotherapy, neonatalogy, paediatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, medicine and surgery. Every year our 7,000 staff treat people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP surgeries and other acute hospitals and primary care Trusts around the country. We are involved in the teaching and training of a wide range of health professionals, in partnership with the University of East Anglia and other local education providers.
Medical Workforce Advisor (Bank)
Closed for applications on: 25-Mar-2023 14:25
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 25-Mar-2023 14:25
Key details
Location
- Site
- 20 Rouen Road
- Town
- Norwich
- Postcode
- NR11QQ
- Major / Minor Region
- Norfolk
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £23,949 - £26,282 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Medical Workforce
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
Would you enjoy the challenge of recruitment and the diversity of dealing with a variety of different specialties to ensure that we can run the best service possible for all our patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our team, helping to provide effective recruitment and human resources support for doctors within the Trust.
The Medical Workforce Office is responsible for ensuring the timely recruitment of medical staff of all grades, obtaining locum cover and providing a general human resources service for doctors employed by the Trust.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience of medical and dental terms and conditions and/or recruitment experience, however we recognise that these are niche skills so we are open to consider transferable skills which would suit this role. If you are an excellent communicator, methodical, organised, proactive, have excellent IT skills and are adept at dealing with a varied and demanding workload we would love to hear from you!
We fully support agile working so after an initial period of training, a combination of working from home and office-based working can be arranged
The Medical Workforce team is based at our Rouen Road offices.
This is a great opportunity to learn about medical staffing along with employment terms and conditions and acquiring essential administration skills in the process.
Interview date: TBC
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The post holder will:
- provide specialist support and advice to divisions and directorates within portfolio
- liaise with clinical and management staff to ensure a high-quality service is delivered.
- provide specialist recruitment and HR administrative services for all grades of medical staff in accordance with the National Guidelines, Deanery and Trust Policies
Working for our organisation
Temporary Staffing is an ideal way of beginning a career in the Trust, offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of different departments/wards. We can offer a competitive salary paid weekly in arrears, paid holiday entitlement and entry into the NHS pension scheme. In addition, we are able to provide training to enable you to work across the Trust.
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are pleased to be able to offer a number of NHS staff benefits/discounts, including:
- Flexible working pattern to suit individual lifestyles
- Weekly Pay
- Dedicated Booking desk support
- Easy access to online book shifts via Employee Online (EOL)
- Free Park and Ride during weekdays
- Discounted bus passes (First bus / Semmence / Konnect)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Training Grade, Non-Consultant Career Grade and Trust Grade equivalent recruitment (via NHS Jobs) and administration for all specialties within portfolio (which may be subject to change following consultation to reflect the needs of the department)
- To liaise with the East of England Local Education Training Board (LETB) in respect of posts recruited through regional/national processes. To administer the employment checks and contractual requirements for all posts recruited to via this route.
- Administer, support and co-ordinate interview panels for all posts to be recruited to directly by the Trust with the aim of recruiting high calibre medical staff in the appropriate manner, dependent upon the post to be recruited to. For recruitment to junior doctors in training posts to adhere to any LETB requirements in respect of qualifications, competencies and interview panel. Provide LETB with necessary information on the outcome of recruitment process
- Completion of administrative work and post appointment care for all posts appointed to and within portfolio. Process claims and associated expenses in accordance with the Trust’s standing financial instructions and Terms and Conditions of Employment for Medical Staff.
- Co-ordination of vacancies with internal and external partners and organise locum bookings
- Management of the Electronic Staff Record system as applicable for requirements of post.
- Maintain accurate records of status of all posts within remit. To understand how each respective rotation works for posts/grades within remit.
- Attend and participate in divisional / directorate / specialty and department meetings where appropriate.
- Cover for other members of Medical Recruitment as appropriate.
- Understand, support and communicate any rota changes as required by the departments
- Any other duties as required by the Deputy Director of Workforce or designated deputy.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Travelling to work
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.
We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.
The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.
The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.
The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.
If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.
DBS
If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc
NHS Service
Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.
UK Registration
You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.
Application
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.
We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.
Flexibility
Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.
Useful Information
Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates about the exciting career opportunities available at NNUH - @NNUHjobs
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Website
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- CIPD Intermediate Diploma in HR Management or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in an NHS environment
- Understanding and experience of the Recruitment Process
- Evidence of previous role requiring excellent verbal and written communications
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of a range of administrative and HR practices acquired through relevant training and experience
Attitude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Naomi Shearing
- Job title
- Assistant Medical Workforce Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 287929
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