Assistant Medical Bank Manager

Please contact Emma Dandy - Medical Bank Manager if you have any enquiries about the role. Email: emma.dandy2@nhs.net About The Role The Medical Bank Department provide a core operational function, working closely with members of the Medical Staffing team, Divisional Management Teams and the Medical Director's office. The Medical Bank Department are responsible for all aspects of the recruitment and subsequent employment of all bank medical staff based at the Trust; maintaining related systems, policies and procedures ensuring they support the Trust's objectives and are applied consistently using common documentation. The post holder will report to the Medical Bank Manager. They will provide a recruitment and employment advisory service for all medical bank staff in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions of service, Trust and Health Education Yorkshire and Humber policies, current legislation and mandatory NHS Employment Check Standards. The post holder will act with autonomy in ensuring established standardised systems; processes and procedures (including temporary staffing recruitment strategy and policy) are adhered to on a Trust-wide basis. The post holder will liaise with external agencies and internal customers to deliver a high quality, customer focussed service supporting the Divisions in achieving their business objectives through the fair and effective management of medical locums. The post holder will support the Medical Bank Manager in monitoring compliance with national standards, developing policy and strategy related to the Medical Locum Workforce and will lead on specific projects. They will also be responsible for the maintenance and development of the software systems for Medical Bank. The post holder is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, compliance and maintenance of medical bank workers across the Trust. The post holder will ensure all medical bank staff meet statutory, regulatory, contractual and Trust requirements before engagement and throughout their employment. The role will provide specialist advice on medical recruitment and compliance processes, supporting workforce planning and ensuring the Trust maintains a safe, compliant and effective temporary medical workforce. The post holder will work closely with Medical Staffing, Clinical Divisions, Recruitment Teams, Workforce Teams and external stakeholders to ensure robust governance arrangements are maintained. verwrite here with key details of the role Main duties

• To work with the Medical Bank Manager to provide a quality recruitment and employment advice service for all medical bank staff in accordance with Trust and Health Education Yorkshire and Humber policies, current legislation and mandatory NHS Employment Check Standards
• To advise individuals, including Managers, and doctors of all grades on the application and interpretation of the Trust's Medical Staff Bank policies and procedures, employment legislation and terms and conditions of service for medical locums.
• Provide advice on the preparation of medical bank job descriptions and adverts, ensuring high quality and accurate documents are produced and advising on interview committee composition where required
• Responsible for the continuing development and appropriate usage of Job Train, including ensuring accurate data entry and utilisation of recruitment data pertaining to medical and dental staff.
• Responsible for the establishment and management of the systems surrounding the employment of medical locums; ensuring all pre-employment documentation, correspondence and contracts of employment are issued in a timely manner in accordance with the respective terms and conditions of service.
• To ensure directly employed medical bank locums are recruited and employed in line with NHS Employers mandatory pre-employment checks, best practice, policy and legislative requirements
• Development and maintenance of close working relationships with the Payroll Department to ensure pay queries are resolved in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure the appropriate departmental records and systems are maintained relating to these checks
• To liaise as appropriate with the following:
• Patient Service Managers
• Directors of Operations
• Deputy Directors of Operations
• Heads of Clinical Services
• Divisional Clinical Directors
• Consultants
• SAS doctors
• Resident doctors
• Senior Medical Staffing Rota Co-ordinators
• Occupational Health
• To deputise for the Medical Bank Manager as appropriate
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post
• The roles and responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be reviewed by the Medical Bank Manager and Associate Director Medical Directorate 6 months post implementation and at 12 monthly intervals thereafter Essential Person Specification Requirements erwrite here with a summary of the essential requirements for the role, such as experience, skills and qualifications needed. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application Guidance We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Application Tips If you need help with your application, take a look at the tips on our . Our Benefits
• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our .