ESR Administrator

Job overview

We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated ESR Administrator to join our team during an exciting period of growth and innovation. We are dedicated to enhancing and expanding the ESR system and services we provide to all staff at Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust. As the primary workforce management system used across the NHS, ESR plays a pivotal role in our operations. By joining our team, you will contribute to driving positive change within the trust, helping us deliver improved services and support to all employees.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with ESR and delivering projects. As an ESR Administrator you will provide essential support to our staff by managing access and training needs via the service desk, maintaining, reporting, and reviewing accounts, roles, and work structure data in ESR.

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in delivering ESR related projects such as the implementation of Manager Self-Service, optimising existing system functionalities, and implementing new features and functionality across various departments and teams. The role of ESR Administrator will include providing training needs and ongoing support to all staff and their use of Self-Service, and working cooperatively and maintaining close working relationships with our other trusts departments.

It is essential that you have excellent IT Skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook. Previous experience of ESR and Self-Service implementation, is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. You must be methodical, organised, and work to a high standard with a flexible approach and understanding of the need to respond/deliver work across a diverse area within tight timescales.

The role is based at our Sentinel House site in Poole and a weekly presence is required on site. There may also be the need for occasional travel to our other sites around Dorset.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]