If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Job Overview
This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.
The Recruitment Advisor undertakes day to day administration if the Recruitment process for non-medical areas.
Under the leadership of the Assistant Recruitment Managers and Team Coordinators, the advisor ensures that all stages of recruitment for appointments within allocated divisions is carried out as per agreed standards and as set out in the All Wales Standard Operating Procedure.
Provides support to the senior members of the Recruitment Team in the establishment of processes and systems of within recruitment.
Contributes to the All Wales national Recruitment agenda as necessary.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Employment Services department.
We are a dynamic and diverse team who are committed to providing an excellent recruitment service to Health Boards and Trusts across Wales.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and keen to deliver in both performance and customer service.
We provide administrative recruitment support to Health Board managers and applicants using electronic systems as well as providing advice and guidance where needed so good computer, keyboard and communication skills are essential to the role.
As a team we share and uphold the organisation’s values in all that we do.
If you share our values and feel that you can contribute to our team and the service we provide, regardless of your previous experience or educational background, we would welcome your application.
This is a Hybrid role with the Contractual base being Alder House. There will be a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 1 day week.
You will be provided with the support and equipment you will need to be able to work from home, but an internet/WiFi connection is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent educational experience
* ECDL or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of a customer focused environment
* Experience in recruitment or busy administration role
* Experience of using MS office programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook
* Experience of using various databases
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience in busy office environment
* Experience of working in a HR/ Training/ Recruitment environment
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
* Job Description & Person Specification English (PDF, 352.4KB)
* Job Description & Person Specification Cymraeg (PDF, 608.3KB)
* OH Functional Requirement form (PDF, 712.5KB)
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
* NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
* NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
* PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
* Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
* IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB)
* IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Krystel Williams Job title Assistant Recruitment Manager Email address krystel.williams@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 029 2150 1049 #J-18808-Ljbffr