Job summary Join our team within General Human Resources as a General Recruitment Assistant. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective recruitment process for professionals across the organisation both clinical and non-clinical with the exception of Doctors and Dentists. We are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare recruitment. If you are eager to contribute to a team that values excellence and precision, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The main duties of the roles include: Manage Candidate and Vacancy Caseloads: Oversee the recruitment process for clinical and non-clinical staff within the Trust. This includes placing adverts, scheduling interview panels, inviting candidates for interviews, conducting employment checks, issuing contracts and offering guidance on policies and terms and conditions. This is done within a strict timescale to achieve the Trust's recruitment objectives. Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with Recruitment Advisors and your team, the Recruitment Manager and Trust managers to assure that recruitment is safe and timely. Supporting the development of recruitment processes. Ensure Compliance and Efficiency: Maintain a smooth, efficient, and compliant recruitment process, adhering to best practices and regulatory standards. Deliver Exceptional Service: Provide excellent customer service to both hiring managers and potential new hires, ensuring a positive recruitment experience for all parties involved. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 190-0040-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities For a detailed job description and more information on the main responsibilities, please see the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert when completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Interviews are expected to take place in person. Job description Job responsibilities For a detailed job description and more information on the main responsibilities, please see the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert when completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Interviews are expected to take place in person. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Five GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grade C or above in English and Maths/ Or proven experience to equivalent level NVQ Level 3 in Administration (or equivalent), OR Extensive Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 in a full range of Microsoft Office programmes with Experience of planning and managing complex administration processes within established timeframes and experience of providing advice to customers and problem solving skills Experience Essential Previous Clerical Experience Previous Experience in a customer facing role Special Skills/PROUD Values Essential Ability to consider customer/client needs and balance this with required standards and compliance Supports the Trust to provide excellent patient care with a knowledge of employment standards and compliance Excellent communication skills with a professional manner Ability to demonstrate tact and sensitivity, braking down barriers to understanding Use of initiative and work with limited supervision Take responsibility for own actions Effective organisational and prioritisation skills Be a team player and willing to work alongside others Demonstrate ability to work to strict or conflicting deadlines Demonstrate a high level of accuracy using electronic and paper systems IT Skills including Microsoft Office, electronic databases Specific use of excel to generate and amend data to inform decision making Understanding of GDPR, information governance and confidentiality Desirable Working Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record (ESR) online recruitment or people data management systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential Five GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grade C or above in English and Maths/ Or proven experience to equivalent level NVQ Level 3 in Administration (or equivalent), OR Extensive Experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 in a full range of Microsoft Office programmes with Experience of planning and managing complex administration processes within established timeframes and experience of providing advice to customers and problem solving skills Experience Essential Previous Clerical Experience Previous Experience in a customer facing role Special Skills/PROUD Values Essential Ability to consider customer/client needs and balance this with required standards and compliance Supports the Trust to provide excellent patient care with a knowledge of employment standards and compliance Excellent communication skills with a professional manner Ability to demonstrate tact and sensitivity, braking down barriers to understanding Use of initiative and work with limited supervision Take responsibility for own actions Effective organisational and prioritisation skills Be a team player and willing to work alongside others Demonstrate ability to work to strict or conflicting deadlines Demonstrate a high level of accuracy using electronic and paper systems IT Skills including Microsoft Office, electronic databases Specific use of excel to generate and amend data to inform decision making Understanding of GDPR, information governance and confidentiality Desirable Working Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record (ESR) online recruitment or people data management systems 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)