Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Medical Staffing Department.
We are looking for a competent, highly motivated individual, who is customer focussed to join the Recruitment and Retention Team.
The Medical Staffing Officer post is designed to provide an effective and comprehensive recruitment and HR administrative service for Medical and Dental staff within Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will be required to possess requisite knowledge, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
The post is for 27.5 hours per week. Working arrangements can be either a four or five day week and will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities and main duties for the role are as follows:

• Deliver a seamless, end-to-end recruitment and retention service for medical staff.
• Manage all aspects of medical recruitment, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, pre-employment checks, and issuing contracts.
• Provide efficient, accurate, and responsive advice and administrative support to managers and staff.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with divisional management teams.
• Coordinate recruitment processes through NHS Jobs and ESR systems, including arranging interview panels and documenting outcomes.
• Attend and record Medical and Dental interview proceedings.
• Administer maternity and paternity leave processes for medical staff.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
000763
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements
The essential requirements for the role are as follows.
Qualifications
Educated to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and/or 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above).
Experience
Administrative experience in a busy, target-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service and resolve complex issues.
Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with implementing organisational policies and maintaining accurate documentation.
Knowledge & Awareness
Understanding of how effective administration supports departmental and organisational objectives.
Awareness of customer care principles and professional limitations.
Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent IT and data management skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.
Strong problem-solving, organisational, and analytical abilities.
Team player with a proactive, flexible approach and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates emotional resilience, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated, reliable, and achievement-focused.
Excellent time management, attention to detail, and commitment to Trust values.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements
The essential requirements for the role are as follows.
Qualifications
Educated to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and/or 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above).
Experience
Administrative experience in a busy, target-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service and resolve complex issues.
Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with implementing organisational policies and maintaining accurate documentation.
Knowledge & Awareness
Understanding of how effective administration supports departmental and organisational objectives.
Awareness of customer care principles and professional limitations.
Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent IT and data management skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.
Strong problem-solving, organisational, and analytical abilities.
Team player with a proactive, flexible approach and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates emotional resilience, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated, reliable, and achievement-focused.
Excellent time management, attention to detail, and commitment to Trust values.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Skills Required