Job summary
- Main area
- ESR
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 405-25-AC282ESR-A
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
ESR System Support
NHS AfC: Band 3
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join a small team to assist with the administration of the ESR (Electronic Staff Record) system.
Based within Finance, you will be required to work without direct supervision but with the support of the ESR System Administrator and the Rostering & ESR System Manager.
Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in ensuring the ESR work structures reflect the Finance budgets agreed staffing establishment by updating and maintaining the data in ESR.
Assist in the checking and releasing data updating staff records submitted by Mangers through ESR Manager Self Service (ESR MSS) and running reports, as necessary.
In additional to having excellent attention to detail, you will have experience of using electronic systems and an ability to work to deadlines.
Experience in using ESR would be desirable although not essential as training will be provided.
For further information please call Kathy Old, Rostering & ESR System Manager, on 01305 255398 or email [email protected]
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Educated to a minimum of 4 GCSE’s Grade C (or equivalent) including Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, to manage complex information
- Knowledge and understanding of financial procedures, SFI’s and SO’s
Desirable criteria
- Experience of investigation and analysis into complex finance queries
- Experience of working and communicating with all levels of NHS Staff.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of strong analytical and numeric skills
- High levels of long term concentration are required for analysing, inputting and reconciling financial transactions involving detailed calculations
- Knowledge of the need to maintain confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and legislation, including Standing Financial Instructions.
- Evidence of good organisational skills together with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines showing high levels of sustainable concentration
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate assertiveness skills in dealing with customers.
- Demonstrates an ability to adapt and learn new skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kat Furjel
- Job title
- ESR System Administrator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255398
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