Recruitment Advisor

Job summary

We currently have an Advisor/Team Leader vacancy available in the Recruitment Team responsible for Admin & Clerical, Estates & Facilities, Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Scientists posts.

The successful applicant will need to be be able to build strong working relationships and be able to prioritise well. This role comes at a time when, as both a function and an organisation, we are being asked to do more with less, and so the ability to review processes and approaches and implement changes as appropriate is key.

Main duties of the job

You will support the Recruitment Department in the delivery and continuous improvement of the recruitment service within the Health Board. This will include (but is not limited to):

Co-ordinating the full recruitment process from advertising to onboarding; Developing relationships with key stakeholders; Leading a Team; Working closely with others within Recruitment to consider innovative solutions to engage candidates; Being a key contact in providing guidance and advice on Recruitment matters; Working to deadlines and Key Performance Indicators.

Working with a variety of stakeholders you will need to hold the Health Board values at the centre of your day to day transactions.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 04/12/2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject Business Management, Human Resources or equivalent level of relevant knowledge or experience o Understands customer needs and importance of engagement to achieve outcomes; o Knows how to manage own workload and Team; o Knows how to apply critical thinking to problem-solve; o Understands how personal communication styles can impact on others and knows how to adapt to the communication style of others.

Desirable

CIPD qualified or willing to work towards Knowledge of web-design and social media tools to attract potential staff to the organisation Knowledge of NHS modernisation agenda

Language Skills

Desirable

Welsh Speaker Level 1

Experience

Essential

Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service through robust administration and coordination systems. Ability to deliver and to work with clinicians to find innovative solutions for recruiting staff in competitive environments Demonstrable experience of working and liaising with senior managers

Desirable

Extensive previous experience in administration/coordination either within the NHS or within recruitment NHS or recruitment experience

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