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Job summary

Main area
Human Resources - Flexible Staffing Service
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 25 hours per week (Agile working available - mixture of on-site (Peterborough & Hinchingbrooke Hospitals) and home working)
Job ref
176-C-6611135
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2024 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Flexible Staffing Service Team Administrator - Huntingdon

Band 3

Job overview

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a positive, highly motivated and quality-driven individual to join their Flexible Staffing Service (FSS) team to deliver temporary staffing solutions to managers and staff across the organisation. 

FSS service operates a 7-day service. For this role you would be expected to work Monday to Friday, between 20 - 25 hours per week. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support managers to fill their temporary staffing needs and act as a first point of contact for temporary workers, recruitment agencies and managers. They will work closely with the wider FSS team to gain detailed knowledge of all Flexible Staffing policies and procedures in order to provide cross-cover and work positively towards the development and success of the service.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will need to be well organised, proactive, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively.

An understanding of working within a flexible staffing team would be valuable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you are interested in working in a well-established, fast-paced team with constantly changing priorities then this position could be for you.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English and Maths at A-C
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience (in Business / Admin)
  • Previous experience working in an NHS Organisation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in working in an administration environment
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of using own initiative to solve problems.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a temporary staffing service or recruitment service

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Proficient in the use of MS Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment with frequent interruptions for advice and follow-up queries

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lucy Brown
Job title
FSS Deputy Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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