Main area Human Resources Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment)
* Part time
* Flexible working
30 hours per week (Home or remote working) Job ref 152‑S168.25
Employer Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust HQ Town Poole Salary £24,839 - £30,236 p.a. Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2026 23:59
Band 5
Job overview
Help us Shape the Future of CAMHS
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Resourcing Team and support the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Transformation Programme. As an outstanding-rated Trust, we are committed to strengthening recruitment and people practices, embedding our vision and values with compassion, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
Based within our People and Culture Directorate, you will directly support the CAMHS Transformation Programme. Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services in Dorset are entering a period of growth, with new investment enabling us to expand and enhance services. This is a key role in attracting and recruiting the right people to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and innovative individual with a passion for people and a proven track record of delivering high-paced, customer-focused resourcing solutions. You will enjoy thinking creatively and delivering imaginative recruitment approaches.
Strong networking and engagement skills are essential, as you will work closely with services to influence and improve recruitment approaches that support excellent patient care.
This is a part-time role offering flexibility around hours and location; however, onsite presence and attendance at ad hoc events will be required. As part of our federated model this role is limited to applications from employees of Dorset Healthcare and Dorset County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to build skills, contribute to new initiatives and grow professionally within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
To develop and deliver innovative and inclusive resourcing strategies aligned to workforce demands and safe staffing requirements.
To drive a proactive approach to recruitment, enable the Trust to respond to changing workforce demands.
To support the Head of Recruitment and Resourcing in increasing the number of applicants, reduce vacancy rates, time and cost to hire through the development of innovative and inclusive resourcing strategies.
Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues to plan Trust representation at any recruitment events.
Work collaboratively as part of the HR team, supporting the recruitment team, working alongside them when required.
To ensure adherence to all statutory and legislative requirements and promote best practice in all aspects of recruitment and selection.
Develop up to date, expert knowledge on inclusive and innovative resourcing strategies.
The post-holder will champion the Trust’s Values and an inclusive consistent recruitment culture, empowering people to think differently and with long term talent acquisition in mind.
Applications from candidates that require visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* Understanding of strategic resourcing and the impact this has on an organisation, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience to Degree level
* Knowledge of recruitment acquired through experience of working in a recruitment based setting or specific experience completing recruitment processes
* Able to liaise effectively with staff and managers at all levels within the Trust and external organisations
* Well developed organisational and time management skills.
Job Specific Experience
* Ability to make decisions where there are a number of courses of action to take. The ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality standards.
* Ability to work on own initiative. Organising own workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines
* Demonstrated experience of recruitment processes including e-recruitment systems
* Experience of developing and using information systems, spreadsheets, databases, to retrieve, analyse and present data in formal reports
* Fully proficient in using the following software packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Excellent customer service experience including handling complex queries, complaints and sensitive information
* Experience managing attraction campaigns within a high volume resourcing/recruitment market
* An excellent understanding of industry leading advertising and recruitment techniques including the use of social media.
* Experience in communicating complex and sensitive information
* Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise own workload.
* Strong analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to analyse complex information and formulate appropriate reports and recommendations
* Ability to assimilate information, think quickly, make decisions and provide independent advice to all levels of management
* Ability to work within tight timescales and ensure that others deliver within given deadlines
Business Travel
* Able to travel between sites
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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