Trainee Payroll Officer

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Preston is looking for candidates to fulfill roles that require essential GCSE qualifications and knowledge of Microsoft applications. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and relevant experience in a healthcare environment. This position offers an opportunity to work within the NHS framework, providing care alongside dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages.
• Understanding and knowledge of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Experience of working with PCs and technology.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality understanding

Experience with PCs

Education

4 GCSEs grade C or above

Tools

ESR system

Job description

Overview

Detailed job description and main responsibilities. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

• 4 GCSEs grade C or above (including mathematics)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages
• Understanding and knowledge of dealing with sensitive and confidential issues, work policies and procedures (GDPR)

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with PC\'s and technology
• Experience of ESR system
• Knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions of service, including Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental

Application guidance

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust:

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006), any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. If you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our BAME communities, as ELHT has identified under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we look forward to receiving your application. Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received. It is, therefore, recommended that you apply as soon as you can. We will contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application, so please check the e-mail account that you applied from regularly (including spam/junk).

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust. It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our BAME communities, as we have identified that ELHT has under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. AI cannot fully grasp the job requirements and may generate false or misleading information. Personalise your supporting information by articulating your qualifications, knowledge, skills and experiences in your own voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application could negatively impact your chances.

We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it they must declare this.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. Provide examples of how you have applied your skills in real-life situations to increase your chances of securing an interview. Consider structuring your supporting information with clear headings or bullet points to help navigation.

Young People

Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they are 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full-time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

If the role requires a DBS check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment or over 3 months. The level of check depends on the role. Current charges are Basic £26.40, Standard £26.40, Enhanced £54.40, Enhanced with Barred List £54.40. If you are successful but later withdraw, you may be required to reimburse. DBS checks remain free for volunteers. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. All staff and volunteers must comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes.

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We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 368.4KB)
• Privacy Notice (PDF, 305.1KB)
• Benefits of working at ELHT (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Additional Candidate information 2024 (PDF, 408.6KB)