Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5, 000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The New Entrant Journey Specialist will support the Clinical Development Director in ensuring all clinical new entrants are fully supported and ensuring a positive experience during the initial stages of the employment lifecycle at Maximus. This role will focus on attracting, recruiting, onboarding, inducting, training, and supporting employees through the new entrant journey from supported practice through to completion of their preceptorship.

This role ensures that new clinical assessors are effectively integrated into the organisation and are fully prepared to excel in their roles, fostering a positive initial experience that promotes long-term engagement, minimises early attrition, and ensures the quality of candidates.

This role will support the Clinical Development Director in ensuring quality assurance, governance, MI, continuous improvement and innervation are at the heart of driving a world class New Entrant Experience.

Salary - £43, 200 - £48, 200

Home Based

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• 9% combined pension
• Flexible benefits package
• Holiday trade scheme (subject to HMRC rules)

Closing date is close of business on Monday the 28th April.

• Support the Clinical Development Director in delivering the Clinical Employee Journey Strategy from initial attraction through preceptorship completion. Align the journey with Functional Assessment Service objectives and company values, focusing on reducing early attrition and ensuring candidate quality. Champion an induction process that sets a high standard for employee engagement and career development.

• Build and maintain relationships with subject matter experts, recruitment teams, Training and Development, operations, TAGEB, and planning leads. Lead regular strategic reviews of the employee journey, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and responsiveness to changing business needs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and coordination of all journey segments.

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies to keep colleagues engaged and informed at each stage of their journey. Ensure clear transition points between journey segments, fostering seamless connections and sharing feedback across stakeholders to set expectations for subsequent stages.

• Proactively identify and address challenges or bottlenecks within the new entrant journey. Coordinate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop and implement solutions that improve the colleague experience and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with the Clinical Development Director to develop innovative recognition initiatives. Celebrate key milestones, such as preceptorship completion, to foster motivation and a culture of appreciation.

• Operate necessary governance boards to provide oversight of the new entrant journey, ensuring accountability, analysing trends, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Ensure compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements, embedding assurance processes across all journey segments. Monitor and address upstream and downstream impacts to optimise overall operational outcomes.

• Drive collaboration with Maximus delivery partners and external stakeholders to share best practices, integrate external learnings into internal processes, and continuously improve clinician development strategies.

Key Contacts & Relationships:

Internal

Recruitment Team

HR Operations Team

TAG Clinical Lead

Senior Leadership Team

Senior Talent & Development Partner

Operational Leadership

Clinical Excellence Team

Clinical Informatics Team

BI Team

External

DWP

Training & Guidance Editorial Board

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Supply Chain Partners

Technology Platform Suppliers

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Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in successfully supporting new entrants from recruitment through to high quality independent practitioners.

• Strong background in influencing and engaging multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across different business units to ensure high-quality delivery and optimal colleague experience.

• Experience in developing strategies that have reduced attrition, provided an improved new entrant experience and developed a higher quality of candidates.

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective onboarding and preceptorship programs within a healthcare or similar setting.

• Experience working with healthcare professionals at the early stages of their career.

• Previous work with DWP or similar government departments could be beneficial, offering an understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment.

Individual Competencies

• A commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ability to develop and deliver strategies that align with the organisation's goals and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder interactions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects, fostering collaboration.

• Adept at bringing creative solutions and improvements to the colleague journey, enhancing engagement and retention.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to new challenges or changes in the business environment.

• Skilled in influencing others and building networks, both internally and externally, to support business objectives.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel across Lots

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary

£

43, 200.00

Maximum Salary

£

52, 500.00