We are looking to appoint a full-time Recruitment Team Leader.
You will have responsibility for a small team of recruitment officers and oversee allocated divisions, you will train, supervise and support your officers to ensure compliance and the smooth running of the department. You will oversee the work of team members to ensure KPI's are met consistently, You will carry out 121's, PDR's, and deal with sickness/disciplinary issues should they arise. You will also have significant reporting responsibility.
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders is essential for this role, and you’ll work closely with service users including candidates, line managers, divisional leads, the Executive team, external professional bodies and other partnering trusts. You will also deliver training sessions to Recruiting Managers on the Trac system.
The Recruitment department are a small and friendly team of people, who administer the Recruitment process for a broad range of staff across all disciplines. You would be the first point of call for any issues or questions that may arise within your allocated divisions.
This is a key role that offers a great opportunity to build your experience in high‑level administrative tasks and processes, while also developing valuable management skills as you support and guide your team.
As a Recruitment Team Leader you will be responsible for ensuring that the Recruitment process for all appointed candidates is carried out in accordance with the Trust’s Recruitment and Selection Procedure and in compliance with the NHS Employers Standards.
As this is a fast-paced customer facing working environment it is essential you can demonstrate the following:
Experience of working within NHS Recruitment Setting
Be committed to providing excellent customer service
Have the ability to work as part of a team
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to delegate work confidently and organise your team on a daily basis
Willingness to cover for colleagues and deputise for the Recruitment Manager in their absence
Ability to confidently explain procedures and processes to colleagues and Recruiting Managers
Be confident in providing reports when requested
Knowledge of recruitment practices, legislation, NHS Employers policies and procedures
- Please outline very clearly in your supporting information how you meet each of the above criteria for this role*
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . ” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Please note- This post may close early if we receive a high volume of applications
The Job Description and Person Specification attached to this post will provide you with a list of duties and responsibilities you will be required to undertake for this role.
