ESR Support & Development Manager Band 7 (with Annex 21 applied if trainee appointed)

Are you looking for a change or a new exciting opportunity that supports your career development?

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced ESR specialist or an ESR end user who already has a good grounding in ESR or related workforce systems. This role sits in a progressive department that offers clear career opportunities and succession after training is completed.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a forward thinking, innovative team player who is enthusiastic and who will establish themselves as a key point of reference for all matters relating to the Trust's ESR (Electronic Staff Record) system.

You will directly lead a small team but will indirectly lead both the HR function and Trust with ESR related changes and continuous improvement initiatives. You will need to be able to prioritise work to deadlines as well as have excellent communication, organisational skills and high attention to detail.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent knowledge plus proven recent experience
• Additional specialist knowledge of workforce management systems.
• Management/leadership qualification
• Documented CPD in systems governance, quality and risk management to Master's Degree level or proven equivalent experience

Desirable

• Recognised training qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in supporting and managing use of NHS HR / Rostering systems
• Experience of working in a senior role with a wide range of staff (all levels, all grades) to deliver service improvements
• Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure quality or risk and provide required assurances and governance
• Experience in devising and delivering training

Desirable

• Knowledge of HR/Payroll systems
• Knowledge of workforce systems & rosters

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse complex issues and evidence of dealing with these in a planned manner
• Strong ability to motivate, encourage and influence all levels of staff
• Ability to communicate information to a range of stakeholders
• Data analysis and spreadsheet skills, ability to analyse complex facts or data
• High level problem solving skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to lead and facilitate group work
• Ability to devise and publish user documentation
• Accurate and confident IT and keyboard skills including MS Office

Other

Essential

• Evidence of continuing personal and professional learning and development
• Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
• Ability to travel across sites and to external meetings as required

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Anne's House

729 The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

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