Job summary
- Main area
- HR/Administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 354-CO-21741
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Portland House
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical HR Advisor
NHS AfC: Band 4
Come and join us
We’re looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we’re proud to make a difference every day.
At SPFT we put people first. We’ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development.
We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it’s part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we’ll explore what works for you and the role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you.
We’re shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you ready for a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment? The Medical HR team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented Medical HR Advisor to join our newly restructured team.
This exciting role offers variety, with no two days the same, and presents a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team in an evolving department. As we enhance our service to the medical workforce, we are looking for someone who excels in communication, organisation, and customer service.
Main duties of the job
In partnership with your fellow Medical HR Advisors and with support from the Medical HR Administrator, you will:
- Rotas: The post holder will build and oversee the Consultant and Resident Doctor on-call rotas, ensuring comprehensive coverage at all required times.
- Recruitment: Manage recruitment activities within your designated area ensuring a smooth and efficient process, cross reference recruitment need to agency usage within your designated area, have knowledge of and support the localised workforce plans recruitment requirements
- Agency: Take charge of agency locum operations, including sourcing candidates, negotiating costs within framework rate and ensuring compliance, while supporting completion of all relevant admin to process a booking or extension.
- Medical HR Advisory Service: Provide advisory support on non-complex medical T&C's, contracts of employment and leave, ensuring clear communication and guidance in a timely manner - while supporting the localised workforce plan with agency reduction
- Policy Adherence & Independent Action: Work within established policies and procedures, using your initiative to manage recruitment, agency bookings and T&C's with guidance available when needed.
- Roster: To ensure a full and accurate roster for your designated area which fully reflects annual leave, sickness absence and any other form of leave, while providing advice and guidance on special leave options and ensuring the most appropriate is utilised when needed.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Mental Health Trust in the South East of England. We are committed to delivering high-quality services to the patients, carers, and communities we serve. As part of our commitment to excellence, we strive to be a place where both patients and staff feel proud to recommend our services to their loved ones.
Join us in making a difference by contributing your skills and dedication to improving the health and well-being of our communities, as well as:
- Career Growth: This role offers opportunities for development, and you will be part of a team committed to excellence in service delivery.
- Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and quality of medical staffing services within a large NHS Trust.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive team that values collaboration, attention to detail, and high standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team and contribute to a forward-thinking organisation. For further details, please review the attached full job description, and don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss the role in more detail.
Person specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Relevant training or experience to diploma or CPP equivalent level.
Desirable criteria
- Completion of an intermediate level course in human resource, management activity, or office systems or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant and significant clerical/administrative experience in a busy office
- Experience of working within a customer focused environment
- Experience of maintaining computer and manual records accurately
- Experience of managing a varied workload, often under pressure
- Experience of working as a member of a team
- Ability to understand and follow policies relevant to the role
- Ability to concentrate frequently when building medical rota's where other conflicting demands may be coming in which is unpredictable.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a medical staffing setting
- Experience of working within the public sector or NHS
- Knowledge of employment procedures & legislation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential criteria
- Confident when working with people at all levels, internal or external to the organisation
- Ability to use Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to organise work methodically to achieve prescribed deadlines
- Ability to use initiative to anticipate and solve work related problems.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a courteous approach at all times
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Kemp or Carrie Stoner
- Job title
- Medical HR Team Leader/Medical HR Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 304 0393
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