Vicky Gardiner
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Im a dedicated member of staff with 25 years years of experience of recruitment- 4 of which have been within the NHS. I have been given the opportunity to work from a Band 2 to a Bnad 5 in this time across 3 teams which has meant i have worked with many other divisions. I thrive under pressure and adapt to challenges and projects being given to me.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Resourcing & Attraction Team Partner
HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
01.2023 - Current
- Supporting hiring managers in all aspects of Oleeo; from creating adverts, to navigating shortlisting, interviews and pre employment checks.
- Held weekly Oleeo drop in sessions to support staff to use Oleeo
- Offered Creative writing workshops to hiring managers to support with advert writing
- Attend divisional RAP for CSS, CFS and executive panels to ensure process is followed and actioned efficiently.
- Ensured all adverts were proof read and amended as necessary before publication to ensure within our own policy and legislation.
- Maintained medical recruitment.
- Attended consultant AAC panels as an HR rep once I had set them up. Sent in Job descriptions to the royal colleges for approval.
- Enrolled as a EDI ally to ensure can support in fair
- Synergy HCSW Recruitment, offering a streamlined, end-to-end recruitment service for substantive Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) roles within the Trust supports hiring managers every step of the way. So far we have recruited 34 HCSW who are still in post.
HR International Recruitment Team Lead
Solent NHS Trust
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Lead the pastoral team of 3 to support international nurses on their journey into the UK.
- Worked together to land over 150 nurses across both legacy trusts and partnering trusts- AWP, SPFT & Hampshire county council.
- Managed 34 properties with 50 bed spaces.
- Held monthly meeting with candidates to keep them engaged and answer any queries they may have had.
- Support with landing days, arranging flights, transport, shopping, orientation and assisting on training days from a pastoral support element
- Liaising with external companies such as landlords, letting agents & housing hub to support nurses to move into own accommodation. Also held regular meeting with agencies sourcing staff on behalf of SHFT. I held an honorary contract to be able to support across both trusts.
- Raised invoices to partnering trusts for recruitment placement fees or completion of pre employment checks
Bank Staff Administrator
Solent NHS Trust
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensuring shifts were released to bank staff and of required agency.
- Reducing cost of agency use at all times.
- Monitoring compliance of statuary and mandatory training to ensure staff were safe to book shifts.
- Held staff induction after corporate induction to further support Bank staff.
- Managed inbox and participated in the weekend on call
- Supported the BSS apprentice
- Checked and audited invoices from agencies.
Skills
- Creativity
- Adaptable to change
- Customer Service
- Motivational
- Flexible
Timeline
Resourcing & Attraction Team Partner
HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
01.2023 - Current
HR International Recruitment Team Lead
Solent NHS Trust
05.2022 - 12.2023
Bank Staff Administrator
Solent NHS Trust
09.2021 - 04.2022
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