Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to join our friendly, busy recruitment team.
Here at Sherwood Forest we are embracing new approaches to recruitment and would love you to be involved in our future development.You will play a key part in the Trust’s recruitment and selection process by building effective relationships with our appointing managers and providing guidance to colleagues on our recruitment process for all groups of staff. You will attend divisional and other meetings to update, advise and guide recruiting managers, ensuring that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to and best practice is maintained throughout.Critical for us is your enthusiasm, strong IT skills and highly organised approach. Communication is a key part of this role so excellent written and verbal skills will be required alongside a high level of attention to detail. Previous experience of working in a recruitment and fast paced role is preferred.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of working in a busy administrative role within a recruitment environment and will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, excellent customer service skills, and possess strong communication skills to enable effective communication with managers and stakeholders at all levels both within the organisation as well as with external partners to the Trust.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Requirements
Essential
- Advanced computer and keyboard skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to provide and receive complex information
- Respect confidentiality.
- Advanced knowledge of HR systems and procedures.
- Must have significant Customer Care and Recruitment experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
- Knowledge of local policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of employment law, right to work legislation and criminal records checks
Qualifications- Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
- A’levels/Diploma/CIPD qualification
Desirable
- CIPD membership and/or qualification at any level
Further Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake relevant training as identified.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a HR Assistant or equivalent
- Ability to prioritise workload when under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of using e-recruitment solutions e.g. Trac or NHSJobs
- Experience of using ESR
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- May be asked to work flexible hours when required for service delivery.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Requirements
Essential
- Advanced computer and keyboard skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to provide and receive complex information
- Respect confidentiality.
- Advanced knowledge of HR systems and procedures.
- Must have significant Customer Care and Recruitment experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
- Knowledge of local policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of employment law, right to work legislation and criminal records checks
Qualifications- Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
- A’levels/Diploma/CIPD qualification
Desirable
- CIPD membership and/or qualification at any level
Further Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake relevant training as identified.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a HR Assistant or equivalent
- Ability to prioritise workload when under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of using e-recruitment solutions e.g. Trac or NHSJobs
- Experience of using ESR
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- May be asked to work flexible hours when required for service delivery.
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.
