Recruitment Assistant

Are you tenacious, well-organised, and prepared to play a key role in ensuring a smooth and professional experience for our various stakeholders?
At the forefront of healthcare excellence, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care by revolutionising the recruitment process within the NHS.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dynamic individual who can add value and make a difference!
This role offers a seamless progression to a Band 4 "Recruitment Advisor" position after 12 months, provided you successfully meet the required competencies and pass the necessary assessment., As a Recruitment Assistant, you will be involved in vacancy management, pre-employment checks, and payroll.
Your efforts will directly impact patient care by getting new recruits into their roles promptly. If you enjoy the feeling of a job well done and knowing that what you do is important and benefiting your community, this could be the job for you!
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be available to work on-site in Epsom four out of five days a week.

Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you., · Legislative Expertise: Learn and apply relevant legislative requirements, including ID checks, right to work in the UK, and DBS checks.
· Efficient Coordination: Manage a high volume of candidates simultaneously, ensuring the completion of pre-employment clearances within defined target times.
· Patient-Centric Approach: Understand the urgency of the role in ensuring patient care is not compromised, providing a professional and timely service to candidates.
· Tech Savvy: Learn to confidently navigate our Applicant Tracking System, keeping accurate notes for audit purposes and corresponding with candidates and managers
· Using discernment: Foreseeing issues, removing obstacles and knowing when to escalate when help is needed

· Good standard of written and verbal communication skills to respond to queries and speak with managers and candidates over the phone, on MS Teams and over email
· Tenacious and well-organized with a keen eye for detail.
· Pragmatic and adept at understanding and applying legislative requirements across a range of different scenarios.
· Ability to handle a high volume of tasks efficiently and relentlessly, with a sense of urgency in defined timelines.