Job summary We are looking for Recruitment Services Officer to support the NLPSS Shared Recruitment Shared Services Team to deliver a high level of customer service and expertise. You will be expected to work autonomously but also support all areas during busy peak periods. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the Trust values and the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should preferably have recent experience of working within a busy office environment. We will also consider applicants with demonstrable transferable skills, if you do not have NHS or Recruitment experience. You must be an excellent organiser with strong communication skills with a passion for customer service. You will be based at The Enfield Civic Centre Site. Please take note that Shared Recruitment Services team is based in Enfield, Civic Centre EN1 3ES. The interviews will take place at this site. NLPSS is aiming for a start date between 22nd April 2025 and 7th May 2025 This vacancy is to support the service through the trainee doctors rotations and the contract for this post will come to an end on 30th September 2025. Main duties of the job The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-6989502 Job locations Enfield Civic Centre Silver Street Enfield EN1 3ES Job description Job responsibilities To process all administration in relation to the employment or appointment of applicants. To provide a comprehensive recruitment service using such information technology systems as are procured for the purpose eg. NHS Jobs 2, TRAC. To manage pre-appointment checks for newly-appointed staff, including but not limited to ID/employment history and reference checks; professional registration and qualification checks; DBS checks and occupational health clearance, and the issuing of offer letters and contracts to all appointed, in line with policy, process and statutory timescales. To keep own knowledge up to date with national recruitment standards and compliance, in line with the streamlining agenda. To highlight any issues raised whilst obtaining employment checks to the recruiting manager and assist the decision making process where appropriate, linking in with clients where necessary, ie. gaps in employment history, unsatisfactory employment references, immigration status checks and documentation, positive DBS checks etc. To arrange DBS risk assessments where necessary and to monitor and record decision outcomes. To inform managers and other relevant parties about the commencement and induction dates for newly-appointed members of staff and to follow up on any DNAs. To plan and prioritise own workload to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met. Extensive use of planning and organisational skills are required to manage own workload within a high volume, pressurised environment whilst constantly working towards deadlines within every stage of the recruitment cycle ie. advertising, short-listing, interviews, employment checks and hiring monthly new starters on ESR. To administer interview tests and assessment days as part of the selection process, working with the managers, local job centres and colleges. To work closely with the recruitment assistants to ensure letters and documentation are issued and data input within agreed timeframes to avoid any unnecessary delays. To deal with telephone callers and visitors to the department in a courteous manner, greeting and receiving callers in accordance with departmental standards and processes. To work in an agreed and appropriately arranged roster system to ensure coverage of the service at all times during the agreed hours of business. To keep own knowledge up to date in relation to national recruitment policy and standards and the streamlining agenda. To attend workshops and seminars to expand existing knowledge in relation to employment legislation, as required. To regularly audit vacancy and applicant files to ensure no unnecessary delays are incurred and to bring to the attention of the team leader/assistant manager any potential threats to quality standards not being achieved. To ensure that all newly joining staff are booked onto the relevant trust induction programmes. To ensure recruitment information systems ie. NHS Jobs2/TRAC/ESR are maintained in a timely, accurate manner, ensuring consistency and confidentiality of data within shared recruitment and lead employment services. To monitor response rates to job adverts, to close job adverts and to issue requests for online short-listing to recruiting managers using NHS Jobs. To assist monthly exception reporting to ensure quality data is achieved and maintained. Job description Job responsibilities To process all administration in relation to the employment or appointment of applicants. To provide a comprehensive recruitment service using such information technology systems as are procured for the purpose eg. NHS Jobs 2, TRAC. To manage pre-appointment checks for newly-appointed staff, including but not limited to ID/employment history and reference checks; professional registration and qualification checks; DBS checks and occupational health clearance, and the issuing of offer letters and contracts to all appointed, in line with policy, process and statutory timescales. To keep own knowledge up to date with national recruitment standards and compliance, in line with the streamlining agenda. To highlight any issues raised whilst obtaining employment checks to the recruiting manager and assist the decision making process where appropriate, linking in with clients where necessary, ie. gaps in employment history, unsatisfactory employment references, immigration status checks and documentation, positive DBS checks etc. To arrange DBS risk assessments where necessary and to monitor and record decision outcomes. To inform managers and other relevant parties about the commencement and induction dates for newly-appointed members of staff and to follow up on any DNAs. To plan and prioritise own workload to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met. Extensive use of planning and organisational skills are required to manage own workload within a high volume, pressurised environment whilst constantly working towards deadlines within every stage of the recruitment cycle ie. advertising, short-listing, interviews, employment checks and hiring monthly new starters on ESR. To administer interview tests and assessment days as part of the selection process, working with the managers, local job centres and colleges. To work closely with the recruitment assistants to ensure letters and documentation are issued and data input within agreed timeframes to avoid any unnecessary delays. To deal with telephone callers and visitors to the department in a courteous manner, greeting and receiving callers in accordance with departmental standards and processes. To work in an agreed and appropriately arranged roster system to ensure coverage of the service at all times during the agreed hours of business. To keep own knowledge up to date in relation to national recruitment policy and standards and the streamlining agenda. To attend workshops and seminars to expand existing knowledge in relation to employment legislation, as required. To regularly audit vacancy and applicant files to ensure no unnecessary delays are incurred and to bring to the attention of the team leader/assistant manager any potential threats to quality standards not being achieved. To ensure that all newly joining staff are booked onto the relevant trust induction programmes. To ensure recruitment information systems ie. NHS Jobs2/TRAC/ESR are maintained in a timely, accurate manner, ensuring consistency and confidentiality of data within shared recruitment and lead employment services. To monitor response rates to job adverts, to close job adverts and to issue requests for online short-listing to recruiting managers using NHS Jobs. To assist monthly exception reporting to ensure quality data is achieved and maintained. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential Minimum of A level qualification, or equivalent 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 Desirable Completion of an intermediate level course in human resource management activity, or office systems or equivalent qualification. Experience of working within a high volume recruitment setting Experience of managing a varied workload, often under pressure Experience of working as a member of a team Experience of working within the public sector or NHS Skills and aptitudes Essential 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. Desirable Confident when working with people at all levels, internal or external to the organisation Working knowledge of ESR Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential Minimum of A level qualification, or equivalent 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 Desirable Completion of an intermediate level course in human resource management activity, or office systems or equivalent qualification. Experience of working within a high volume recruitment setting Experience of managing a varied workload, often under pressure Experience of working as a member of a team Experience of working within the public sector or NHS Skills and aptitudes Essential 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. Desirable Confident when working with people at all levels, internal or external to the organisation Working knowledge of ESR 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Enfield Civic Centre Silver Street Enfield EN1 3ES Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)