Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Bank Assistant to join our busy Staff Bank Team supporting the trust in sourcing a range of clinical and non-clinical Bank Staff for short and long term bookings. The Staff Bank is part of the People Division at Homerton Hospital where we believe a diverse team delivers the highest quality care for our patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of a small, friendly well organised team delivering day-to-day staffing provision across our hospital and community sites.

You will have administration experience with a knowledge of Staff Bank processes, and be highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload. Prior experience of working in a Staff Bank or similar environment would be an advantage.

Your day to day duties will include matching suitable Bank and Agency Staff to available shifts, maintaining accurate and up to date staff records, being available to Bank members and Heads of Departments regarding staffing issues, and escalating where appropriate to the Staff Bank Lead.

This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term position, 37.5 hours per week.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 05 September 2022. 

***Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received.***

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • GCSE in English and Maths or Equivalent

    • Desirable criteria

  • Further Education Qualification(s)
  • Relevant Personnel qualification or willingness to undertake.

    • Skills and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
  • Accurate, relevant, courteous written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to relate appropriately to staff at all levels
  • Ability to meet deadlines/prioritise workload
  • Ability/willingness to learn new skills, develop practice quickly and effectively

    • Knowledge / Other

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Understanding of the Trust values

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities in relation to recruitment and human resources activity

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Administrative experience
  • Experience of working as part of a team

    • Desirable criteria

  • NHS office experience

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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