Resourcing and Pastoral Care Lead for International

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a registered health care professional looking for a new 2023 development opportunity?

If you’re a dynamic people professional ready to lead on the portfolio of pastoral care for International Recruitment across East Kent Hospitals, we want to hear from you.

If your professionally tenacious and looking for your next opening to influence culture and wellbeing, then this is a fantastic opportunity to join the people and culture team.

The post holder will contribute to international and domestic recruitment campaigns in line with the Trust Recruitment strategy.

Reporting to the Matron for Resourcing and Pastoral Care, you’ll be establishing foundations for workforce integration to the UK and Trust.

You will be committed to influencing a sustainable long-term workforce by working closely with key stakeholders across Care groups to facilitate:
Ongoing pastoral support

Implementation of the International Trust Induction programme

Supporting a smooth transition to commence the International Pre-Registration Programme

Active participation in strategic workforce development improvement workstreams

You will be a creditable and visible point of contact to nurture ongoing professional relationships for International recruits and service leads to seek pastoral support throughout their first year of employment.

It’s an exciting time to join the resourcing team during this period of expansion to appoint a Resourcing and Pastoral Care Lead (Band 7) and Resourcing and Pastoral Care Deputy Lead (Band 6) for International recruitment.

The team work in collaboration with Workforce Development, wider care groups, and key stake holders to facilitate a smooth transition into clinical practice and develop ongoing support throughout the preceptorship journey.

The posts offer a rewarding, flexible and supportive role with the opportunity for ongoing professional development.

You’ll have the aptitude to practice autonomously with a high level of accountability, while recognising the collaborative approach to the role.

You'll maintain effective compassionate leadership and line management to the Resourcing and Pastoral Care Deputy Lead (Band 6) for International recruitment.

Working closely with key stakeholders, internally and external to the Trust, you'll identify and develop sustainable support networks to support international recruits integration to the UK and specific locality.

You'll contribute to the virtual recruitment and pre-arrival preparation of International recruits'.

Be the main point of contact throughout the onboarding and arrival schedules of internationally recruited staff.

You'll contribute to the design and delivery of pastoral care for all Agenda for Change international recruits.

You'll contribute to the continuous monitoring of progress against the pastoral self-assessment assuring standards and practice in all aspects of pastoral care are achieved within the organisation, including adhering to statutory regulations to deliver excellent recruitment practices.

Take a lead role in the design and evaluation of the Trust International Recruitment Induction programme to enhance the experience of international staff joining the Trust.



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