“Building the Foundations of your Career” Week Commencing 1st June 2009 Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD www.srft.nhs.uk ob Opportunities We prefer to employ non-smokers J Regional LEP Awards 2009 Employer Support in the Getting Back to Work Award We prefer to employ non-smokers How To Apply The Jobs Bulletin for Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is updated every Monday. The bulletin is split into two sections non E-Recruitment vacancies and E-Recruitment vacancies. To apply for any of our non E-Recruitment vacancies please request a Trust application form, personally, by phone on 0161 206 5185 (24hr Answer phone) or email [email protected]. Your application form should be fully completed and may be accompanied by a c.v. (curriculum vitae). Please note that it is important that you quote the appropriate job reference in all communications. For E-Recruitment vacancies we handle vacancies through the national website NHS Jobs Online (www.jobs.nhs.uk) which means an on line operation where applications and the whole of the process is handled paper free. Unfortunately we are unable to provide paper applications when a vacancy is classed as on line. To apply for an E-Recruitment vacancy please visit the website and enter the relevant reference number in the quick search box. If you have difficulty accessing a computer please contact the Recruitment Office who will be able to provide a list of external organisations located in Greater Manchester Central who provide Internet access for jobseeker use. If you have any restrictions which prevent you from applying for a position within the Trust please contact the HR Services/Recruitment who will be able to assist you. Our HR Admin / Recruitment Service The Trust aims to provide a recruitment & selection service that is committed to increasing its service quality and efficiency by attracting and recruiting the right people for the wide variety of roles that exist in the organisation. We aim to have services that are open and non-discriminatory and have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the patients we serve. As we believe our patients should have equal access to care, our staff should also have equal opportunities in the workplace. We seek to be an equal opportunities employer and all individuals, regardless of race, nationality, gender or disability are encouraged to apply for all posts for which they are suitable. If you have a disability or require special arrangements when applying or attending for interview please notify the HR administration/services department who will make every effort to accommodate your requirements. We work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus Disability Employment Advisors who advise the Trust as to any modifications or adjustments required throughout the recruitment process and on commencement of appointment. The HR Admin / Recruitment Services is a busy department in the Trust, but ensures a high standard of recruitment administration is maintained, that recruitment checks to ensure the requirements of “safe recruitment” are met and that appropriate documentation is completed for each new employee including progressing and issuing the statement of particulars (contracts) and relevant information provided to Payroll. We are committed to the continued development of the service, staff development and the concept of team working. Safer Recruitment To Prevent Illegal Working & Ensure Patient Safety The intention of the Trust is to ensure that the required pre-employment checks are made in accordance with legislation and best practice. We prefer to employ non-smokers NHS regulations require that any member of staff working unsupervised with vulnerable adults or children must be CRB checked. As an organisation using the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure Service to assess applicants’ suitability for positions of trust, the Trust endeavours to comply fully with the CRB Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. It undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed. The Criminal Records Bureau has two specific types of Disclosure – Enhanced and Standard. The Trust uses the Standard levels of Disclosure except for midwives or posts working with children. POCA (Protection of Children’s Act) checks are carried out for regulated childcare positions. Pre employment checks These take on average 3 weeks to complete (8 weeks if an enhanced CRB Disclosure is required) and include the following: • Health clearance • Provision of 2 references • CRB clearance (if appropriate for the post) • Right to Work Clearance • Leave to remain/Home Office approval It is important to note that this approval can take much longer as this is purely a personal matter between the Home Office and the candidate. Further information regarding the Criminal Record Bureau can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk or by telephoning the information line on 0870 9090811. Initiatives - Working with Jobcentre Plus and partners Bi Monthly Jobs Shop A Bi Monthly Jobs Shop is held on the last Friday in January, March, May, July, September and November. Vacancies within the Trust are promoted and job seekers can apply for advertised posts on the day. Advice is provided to those completing application forms to ensure customers have the best possible outcome. NHS careers information is also available for those just starting out in the jobs world. Jobcentre Plus advisors attend and provide advice to customers in relation to benefits and getting back to work and are also able to explain training opportunities available locally. NHS Professionals, a Clinical Support Worker representative and members of the Facilities Team promoting the Facilities Bank also attend. The Jobs Shop has been running since 2003 and has been a successful initiative supporting the local labour market. Clinical Support Worker Pre Employment Training The aim of the course is to induct staff safely into the organisation and focus on providing the basic skills required to ensure the patient receives high quality care. The course will form the basis of a journey of learning and development at the start of a career within the Trust. The new format training programme has been running since Spring and is proving and effective way of providing opportunities for those interested in a caring role whilst ensuring that new employees enter the organisation with the skills required to contribute to good patient care. Further information is available at the bi monthly jobs shop. We prefer to employ non-smokers Work Preparation Programme Work preparation allows Jobcentre plus customers with a disability and/or health condition to gain valuable in work experience whilst remaining on their benefits by undertaking a 6 week work placement which enables them to:- 1. assess the impact of work on their disability/health condition, 2. try a new career direction because of the limitations imposed by a disability and/or health condition 3. build and develop in work behaviours and skills to further their job search 4. obtain a reference and current entry for their CV. Since our first placement started we have successfully moved jobcentre health restricted customers into work, within the Trust , Salford City Council, Salford Primary Care Trust and Greater Manchester Police. The Trust will continue to work with Jobcentre Plus and offer these valuable placements to customers to help them achieve a return to paid employment. If you are able to offer a placement and would like to find out more about the programs please contact Lesley Moss or the Disabled Employment Advisors at Eccles Jobcentre on 0161-912-8605. Welfare to Work The Trust is signed up and committed to the New Deal initiatives which are about giving people the skills, experience and help they need to get jobs and stay in jobs. We wish to encourage individuals to take advantage of the New Deal initiatives and apply for vacancies in the Trust. In order to facilitate this we will: • Identify suitable vacancies for new deal candidates. • Shortlist against minimum short listing criteria • Wherever possible retain people in employment as long as they demonstrate the aptitude, commitment and will to work. • Monitor and record new deal employee’s progress and identify areas for development – as with other employees. • Offer new deal employees an individual training plan, and if appropriate, help them towards a recognized qualification. • Ensure each New Deal employee has access to support in the work place such as Line Manager or Mentor. Childcare & Carer Responsibilities The Trust employs a Child and Adult Care Co-ordinator who will be able to provide help and assistance to staff who have child or adult care responsibilities outside the workplace. Services offered include: Help finding childcare; details of Trust nursery and childcare voucher scheme; advice on flexible working; advice on maternity leave; details of services offering support to carers. If you would further information please contact Nicola Kent, Adult and Care Co-ordinator on 0161 206 5697. We prefer to employ non-smokers Nurses, Midwives and Healthcare Assistants Want to work flexibly in the NHS? NHS Professionals in a not for profit staffing service run for the NHS by the NHS and is working in partnership with Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust. Whether you’re looking for Regular extra work; Occasional shifts; Work to keep your skills up to date Or just prefer flexible working …. Then NHS Professionals can help. Join our team to benefit from Weekly payments; Paid annual leave; Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to status); Statutory sick pay; Statutory maternity pay; Support for continuing personal and professional development If you’d like to know more about joining NHS Professionals you can contact your local Nurse Facilitator, Christine Wilkinson on 0161 206 5557 or the recruitment team on 0845 60 60 345.