Job summary
- Main area
- Medical HR
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 396-NN-682705-A&C-Z
- Employer
- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Thames House
- Town
- Teddington
- Salary
- £32,720 - £39,769 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Medical HR Advisor
Band 5
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ just under 5000 staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
The South West London Collaborative Bank
Kingston Hospital is a part of the local South West London Collaborative and offer competitive bank rates to work across the three NHS trusts: St Georges, Kingston Hospital and Epsom & St Helier. Our Smart App booking system makes life easier for flexible working!
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and invests heavily in the wellbeing of its staff. Alongside opportunities for career development, there is a dedicated team of Staff Pastoral Wellbeing Practitioners who work with the Clinical and Corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. These Practitioners are part of the wider Health & Wellbeing provision which includes a specialist Staff Physiotherapist, Occupational Health and access to counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme. The team works together to enhance staff wellbeing and to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Recent awards:
- Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year
- HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019
- NHSE National Healthcare Support Worker Award for Innovation and Excellence in Pastoral Support – 2023
- NHSE London Healthcare Support Worker Award for Sustainable Retention Initiative – 2023
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
- Caring – Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants.
- Safe – Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first
- Responsible – All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
- Value Each Other – Value each other's contribution
- Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Job overview
*This role is open to candidates with previous Medical HR experience*
Are you an expert in all things Medical HR?
Our Medical HR team is central to our workforce strategy, ensuring that our medical professionals are supported, valued, and positioned to provide the best possible patient care.
In this pivotal role, you will lead our medical staffing processes and play a key part in creating a positive and supportive work environment for our medical and dental teams.
This is a hybrid role, primarily based at our Teddington hub, a beautiful location nestled between the River Thames and Bushy Park.
Your Skills & Qualifications:
We're looking for a candidate who is not only well-versed in NHS policies, Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions, and employment law, but also possesses a robust understanding of HR systems, especially ESR, coupled with a talent for precise workforce reporting.
You should bring exceptional organisational skills to the table, capable of juggling multiple tasks with ease and finesse.
Moreover, your strong interpersonal and communication skills will be essential in connecting with a diverse set of professionals across our organisation, ensuring clarity & collaboration at every level.
Main duties of the job
Who are we looking for:
- You're a savvy communicator who can effortlessly translate Medical HR jargon into actionable advice.
- You bring a track record of managing HR/Payroll systems with pinpoint precision.
- Compliance isn’t just a buzzword for you; it’s a commitment to excellence.
- Your problem-solving skills turn obstacles into organised, efficient workflows.
- Leadership is in your DNA; you inspire, motivate, and cultivate growth within your team.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee a systematic approach to junior doctor rotations, ensuring a seamless experience for our future medical leaders.
- Become the trusted face of recruitment for consultants and junior doctors, aligning your strategy with NHS benchmarks and the best in recruitment practices.
- Offer a superior level of customer service, ensuring Medical HR processes are clear, efficient, and supportive.
- Drive compliance and uphold the integrity of our data within the HR/Payroll System, guaranteeing accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Be instrumental in the strategic administration of our junior doctors’ rotations and take the lead in the Junior Doctor's Forum to foster continuous improvement.
- Provide expert advice on Medical & Dental Terms and Conditions, ensuring our staff are well-informed and appreciated.
- Manage and support the career development of the Medical HR Administrator(s), building a team as dynamic and committed as you are.
Working for our organisation
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27 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
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Over 4000 discounts at high-street retailers
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A hybrid working environment
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Automatic membership to the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK
- A supportive and dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.
- A clear path for personal growth and professional advancement.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters growth and development, we would love to hear from you!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.
Please follow this link, to view our online candidate information pack that will give you an insight into the role, team, application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application.
Link: https://kingstonhospital.pagetiger.com/burirql/1
***Please note: Due to a high volume of applicants we may close this vacancy earlier***
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Active Associate CIPD membership
- Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Degree or equivalent level of knowledge
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sufficient recent experience of working in a Human Resources or Medical HR setting
- Medical HR experience which involves advising managers on all HR issues
- Experience of handling a range of issues relating to Medical HR
- Experience of using HR databases to record and access information.
- Experience of using ESR, NHS Jobs and an electronic ATS
Desirable criteria
- Experience of monitoring junior doctors hours using DRS, Allocate, etc
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to analyse and interpret data
- Knowledge, understanding and application of equal opportunities
- Advanced keyboard skills including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Excellent written skills with the ability to write clear, concise reports and policies.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff / management / unions.
- Ability to persuade and negotiate
- Ability to prioritise and organise a large volume of work with frequently changing priorities and work systematically towards tight deadlines
- Ability to generate, analyse and interpret reports
- Understanding of, and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Able to work on own initiative with awareness of boundaries
- Excellent team player & ability to work autonomously
- Good presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of ESR or comparable HR/Payroll systems and associated working practices
- Up to date knowledge of employment law
- Office systems and practice
- Understanding of Medical HR policies and procedures
- Good understanding of recruitment and selection processes
Desirable criteria
- NHS Medical/Dental Terms and Conditions
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness to develop new skills and undertake training as necessary
- Service-focused
- Flexible with an ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Resilience
Your application: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.
References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.
Closing date: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.
DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Carla Sodawater
- Job title
- Medical HR Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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