NHS Property Services

NHS Property Services

We sat down and chatted (on camera!) with the Talent team at NHS Property Services (NHSPS) to find out more about them, how they recruit and the benefits they’ve seen since implementing Jobtrain in 2022. Watch the full video below, skip to sections using the chapters or watch out pick of the highlights further down this page.

Here, they chat about:

00:00 – Intros
00:51 – How NHS Property Services recruit
02:26 – What good recruitment looks like
03:34 – The challenges they faced before using Jobtrain
04:30 – Post-implementation success
06:00 – The difference in using the enhanced Onboarding and Compliance feature has made
08:22 – Improved recruitment metrics
09:23 – Career progression and squiggly careers at NHS Property Services
11:15 – Favourite part of the Jobtrain ATS
13:20 – Top recruitment tips
14:08 – Now award nominated!

Featuring Amelia Baulch (Talent Apprentice), Mark Oniyoki (Talent Partner), Lewis Flavell (Talent Partner), Sam Richardson (Talent Management Advisor) and Sammy Wade-Brown (Talent Insights & Onboarding Experience Specialist) and Nikki Friel-Doherty (Talent Acquisition Assistant).

No time to watch the full 15-minute video? We’ve picked out some highlights in the videos below.

The challenges they faced before using Jobtrain

Before Jobtrain, recruitment at NHSPS was heavily manual, involving lots of paperwork, spreadsheets and forms. The team faced issues with data accuracy and time-consuming, repetitive tasks. Watch the video to learn more.

Post-implementation success

The team talked about how Jobtrain has transformed recruitment at NHSPS, bringing transparency, reducing hiring times and allowing recruiters to focus more on building relationships with candidates rather than paperwork.

Cost efficiency and ease of use

NHSPS shared their positive experiences of using Jobtrain, especially the cost-saving impact. Through automating tasks and streamlining recruitment, NHSPS has significantly reduced recruitment costs. The reduced reliance on external recruitment agencies has lowered expenses, allowing funds previously allocated to agency fees to be reinvested directly into NHS services and property management.

Our platform’s user-friendly nature has also helped them minimise time spent on manual tasks, helping to boost productivity and enable recruiters to focus on candidate engagement and quality hires.

Using enhanced Onboarding and Compliance

The Onboarding and compliance process is now managed through our ATS platform, creating a seamless, single-login process for new hires. The team talked about how positive this change has been received, with candidates and team members noting the efficiency and ease of the digital approach.

Improved recruitment metrics

NHSPS has seen a notable reduction in time-to-fill metrics and improvements in other recruitment metrics, with an average of 31 days to fill a role, showcasing the efficiency gains from Jobtrain.


How Jobtrain supports the NHS

How can we support your NHS organisation?

If your goal is to transform your recruitment process and achieve more with fewer resources, reach out to discover how our ATS can support you by:

  • Simplifying workflows
  • Driving ED&I initiatives
  • Strengthening compliance and reporting
  • Preparing your NHS organisation for the future

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About NHS Property Services

NHS Property Services is an organisation that oversees, maintains and develops a substantial portion of the NHS estate in England. Established to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare facilities, they manage a portfolio of thousands of properties, ensuring these spaces are fit for delivering quality healthcare.

In the 2022/23 financial year, NHS Property Services delivered £45.9 million in cost efficiencies for the health service, invested £150 million in NHS properties and generated £50 million through disposals. The organisation provides services that span property management and facilities services to strategic estate planning, to align with NHS goals to deliver modern, safe and sustainable healthcare environments across the country.