Role Summary
We are seeking a Recruitment Administrator to join our (Agenda for Change) Recruitment Team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Recruitment Administrator, you will coordinate necessary pre-employment checks, verify documentation, and ensure compliance with both regulatory requirements and Trust standards. Your responsibilities will also include managing communications with candidates and recruiting managers, issuing conditional offers of employment, and administering contracts. You will support various recruitment activities, possibly during weekends, and may need to travel to other Trust sites as required – but this will all be arranged and agreed in advance.
By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the employee experience and contributing to the continuous improvement of our recruitment processes.
The role will be based in our Newcourt Offices, near to IKEA, which benefits from easy access to the Digby train station, bus routes and free and plentiful parking! Once you are fully trained, you will be able to work remotely on a rotation.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
To excel as a Recruitment Administrator at the Royal Devon, especially in a fast paced and complex environment like the NHS, you will need to possess a blend of technical skills, personal qualities, and professional attributes.
You will hold your own caseload of candidates, supporting them through all the necessary pre-employment checks and escalating queries or concerns to the recruiting manager and the recruitment management team. You will be customer focused in your approach, ensuring the candidate and recruiting manager has all they need to complete the recruitment process fully and as efficiently as possible.
Other key attributes are, in no particular order:
- Great organisational skills – the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently. This includes scheduling ID appointments, prioritising as required, and handling documentation and processes without errors.
- Strong customer-focused communication skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial. The role requires effective interaction with candidates, staff, and management through various channels (phone, email, MS Teams and in-person). The ability to convey information clearly, helpfully and professionally is vital.
- Attention to Detail - Accuracy is very important, particularly in verifying documentation, conducting pre-employment checks, and entering data accurately. Small errors can lead to compliance issues or delays in the recruitment process.
- Empathy and Interpersonal Skills - Understanding and relating to people from diverse backgrounds, especially when handling sensitive personal information or addressing candidate concerns.
- Initiative and Self-Motivation - Being proactive in managing the recruitment cycle, seeking ways to improve processes no matter how small or unusual the idea!
- Teamwork: While self-motivation is important, being able to work collaboratively with other team members and departments is crucial for cohesive and efficient operation.
- Inclusivity: Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and actively supporting diversity, which aligns with the Trust’s values and enhances the recruitment strategy.
- Technological Proficiency: Competence with recruitment software, HR information systems, and general computer literacy to manage data and streamline the recruitment process efficiently.
Experience in NHS recruitment is advantageous but not essential as we will train you in all you need to know.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: 11th June 2024
For further information please contact: Rosie Archard - Recruitment Line Manager - rosie.archard@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
