Recruitment Coordinator

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly Recruitment team - part of the HR directorate on a full time, fixed term/secondment (12 months) basis as a Recruitment Coordinator.

Working alongside the Recruitment Team Leader, you will support a team of Recruitment Administrators and assistants to provide an excellent service to all internal/external stakeholders. You would support with monitoring KPI's, Recruitment Processes and NHS Safe Employment Check Standards following the Trust's Policy and Processes.

We are seeking an energetic and driven individual eager to join our busy recruitment department in a fast-paced role. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of recruitment and selection best practices, and a passion for delivering a high-quality customer-focused service.

This role plays a crucial part in delivering an exceptional recruitment service. We are looking to appoint an individual who embraces digital solutions, is forward-thinking, and is committed to enhancing the candidate onboarding experience.

If you have the qualities we are looking for, then we want you to join us!

What We Can Offer You

Below are a few benefits you would receive while working for the NHS.

• 27 days annual leave + public bank holidays (raising to 33 days after 10 years service)
• Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations
• Access to training courses for all staff
• NHS Pension
• NHS Discounts
• Flexible working opportunities

Main duties of the job

• Delivering an integrated, responsive, and flexible, professional operational Recruitment and selection service and/or contractual processes and procedures and the provision of a general first line advice on terms and conditions of service. This includes providing appropriate and timely advice and information on a range of terms and conditions/policies and procedures and achieving KPI's in accordance with service specifications.
• To support the effective co-ordination of all relevant IT systems.
• To support the planning and coordination of executive and senior management recruitment, ensuring effective communication and presentation details are attained.
• To coordinate planning and administration of recruitment events, ensuring that a professional and consistent image of the Trust is projected at all times to maximise the beneficial outcomes of recruitment events.
• Act as the Agenda for Change Recruitment Lead.
• To support the administration of the trust Establishment, pay & control panel.
• Work alongside the Recruitment Team leader to support and develop a team of recruitment administrators and assistants.
• Ensure recruitment compliance is maintained in accordance with NHS standards through regular audits and file reviews.
• Providing administrative support to the recruitment team.
• Assist with Recruitment reporting and analysis.
• Play an active role in streamlining processes and improving the candidate experience.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-098

Job locations

Clatterbridge Hospital

Bebington Road

Wirral

CH63 4JY

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• CPP Certification, NVQ Level 4 or above or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL
• Working towards Management Qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Significant experience in NHS HR environment or equivalent setting
• In depth knowledge of policies and procedures
• Experience of managing/supporting/developing and motivating staff
• Experience of working with NHS recruitment and selection, contracts and associated advisory services
• In depth knowledge of NHS Jobs/ESR and TRAC systems
• In depth knowledge of agenda for change and local terms and conditions
• Understanding of safe employment practice and governance, compliance, risk and quality agendas with ability to apply in practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS workforce and staffing requirements and national issues surrounding recruitment and selection
• Experience of implementing change/service improvement management projects to develop or improve services

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with staff at all levels (written, oral and interpersonal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team member
• Able to multi-task and continue to function to a high standard when under pressure
• Well organised and creative
• Ability to be credible and confident dealing with all levels of staff including clinicians and senior management staff.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Bebington Road

Wirral

CH63 4JY

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk