Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a Recruitment Coordinator.

If you have a passion for recruitment and would like to act as focal point for the provision and administration of the recruitment service, using e-recruitment systems, then this role could be for you.

You will need to be proactive in the coordination of the administration of all stages of the recruitment lifecycle including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, pre-employment/compliance checks, issuing of contractual documentation in line with agreed key performance indicators.

You will ensure managers and applicants/candidates receive timely updates on progress with recruitment activities, whilst providing advice and support where required to prevent delays. 

This role is predominately home working, with requirements to attend base to undertake some tasks and team meetings. 

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in contributing to the successful implementation of the Recruitment joint venture service for DCHS and DHCFT, and other Service Level Agreed stakeholders.

You will deliver an effective and competent level of receptionist and/or clerical support and consistently deliver a “client-focused” service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

Acting as first point of contact for the department, dealing with routine and specialist enquiries, in a pleasant and helpful manner, communicating relevant information to stakeholders, referring to others as appropriate.

Acting as a next level escalation point for Recruitment.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Key values working The DCHS Way:

Get the basics right

To act with compassion and respect

To make a difference

To value and develop team work

To value everyone's contribution

After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

TWITTER/FACEBOOK - DCHS has its own Social Media accounts for recruitment. Follow us/like us via @dchsjobs

Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.