Job Overview An opportunity has arisen to join our Pensions team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Pensions Officer to join our expanding Pensions Team. Our Pension team is responsible for supporting and maintaining the administration of the NHS Pension and NEST pension schemes for our members. The successful post holder would support the Pension Team Leader with Pension Training, Reporting, use of electronic systems and be an essential member of the team, providing Pension-related information, calculations and advice to all employees, managers and executives. You will support the Trust by providing subject matter expertise on all areas of the NHS Pension Scheme and will work in conjunction with the rest of the team to ensure the efficient delivery of the service. Previous NHS Pensions experience is desirable but other relevant pension experience would be considered for interested applicants. Main duties of the job Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and processing of all applications and re-enrolments in line with NHS Pension Scheme. Provide specialist written and/or verbal advice and calculations to team members, managers and employees of all disciplines of the Trust. Deal directly with the NHS Pensions Agency to resolve any issues that may arise. Oversee the accurate and punctual payment of Trust Pension Scheme benefits and maintenance of pension records on ESR and Pensions online. Calculate redundancy pay in line with terms and conditions/pension scheme regulations and provide information regarding related costs to managers and Human Resources (HR). Provide support and training, when required on NHS Pension/NEST and Total Reward Statements (TRS). Ensure General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are adhered to at all times. Work as part of team, without supervision and prioritise own workload. To support the Pension team leader where applicable. Enhance own performance through continuously developing own knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the current and future requirements of the job and respond to the learning needs of the Trust. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which they work. To work towards the quality objectives of the Trust, Directorate and the Department. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please see attached Band 4 Pension Officer pdf job description for a full specification of duties and responsibilities Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Relevant Maths / Academic Qualification Desirable criteria Pension Qualification Experience Essential criteria NHS and/or other Pension Experience Competent in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel etc) Desirable criteria Experience with Pensions online/ESR Skills/Knowledge Essential criteria Problem Solving/analytical skills NHS Pensions T&Cs / Legislation Knowledge Other skills (communication/motivation/accuracy) Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download Band 4 Pension Officer Job Description (PDF, 529.9KB) Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Becky Joyce Job title Deputy Payroll Manager Email address Rebecca.Joyce3@nhs.net Additional information Jane Chivers Pension Team Leader Jane.Chivers1@nhs.net