Job overview
We are looking for a highly experienced and driven talent acquisition professional to join our friendly team at Worthing Hospital on a six month fixed term/secondment opportunity.
To succeed in this exciting new role you will need to demonstrate a track record of in-house resourcing, ideally in an healthcare setting.
Your role will be to partner with managers to support their recruitment needs including drafting adverts, managing advertising and social media campaigns and coordinating assessment processes. You will also develop competency and values based interview frameworks and develop healthily candidate pipelines for key roles including Healthcare Assistant, Registered Nurse and Allied Healthcare Professionals.
You will work closely with the Head of Resourcing to ensure that our processes are candidate and manager centric and coach team members to develop TA capacity. The post holder will coordinate senior recruitment campaigns and act as a subject matter expert, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A high standard of written English will be required as the successful candidate will regularly draft adverts, develop interview questions and write committee papers. Visibility is vital in this role, therefore we are looking for someone on a full time basis, 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.
Please contact Nicola Holmwood for an informal discussion.
Interviews will take place on Monday 28th July.
Main duties of the job
Coach and develop team members ensuring that there is internal knowledge and capacity to meet the needs of UHSussex
Ensure high standards of performance management, identifying learning needs and support as necessary
Participate in regular one to ones with the Head of Resourcing
In conjunction with the Head of Resourcing, lead and execute the recruitment strategy for UHSussex
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, shaping the talent acquisition strategy
Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent, utilising various channels
Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to enhance the employer brand
Collaborate with colleagues in the people directorate to determine medium to long-term talent requirements and skill shortages, developing appropriate strategic resourcing solutions in response
Lead the development of direct sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Head of Resourcing and Director of HR Operations, this may include direct approaches and headhunting
Design, deliver and evaluate online and face to face line manager recruitment
Develop resourcing policy and strategies with EDI at their core
Support the development of job descriptions ensuring that these have been evaluated prior to advertising
For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more details of the role and the main responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to HR/business degree level or equivalent academic standard or professional experience CIPD qualified/accredited or equivalent level of professional experience
2. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
3. GCSE C grade or above in English
Desirable criteria
4. A-level qualification in English, or English degree
5. Masters degree or equivalent level of experience in an HR related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Extensive experience of talent acquisition
7. Previous experience of in-house resourcing as a resourcing advisor or manager in a fast-paced challenging environment
8. Experience of leading and developing people
9. Experience of leading innovation andHealthcare resourcing experience gained in the public or private sector with Selection/competency based interviewing improvement
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. High standard of written English with the ability to produce professional adverts, draft papers and job descriptions
11. Well-developed interpersonal, influencing and persuading skills
12. Ability to gain credibility and establish positive relationships at all levels
13. Ability to manage conflicting priorities Ability to manage a varied and unpredictable workload
14. Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
15. Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service
16. Project management skills
17. Understanding of UK immigration law and work permit regulations and
18. Knowledge of NHS Employment Check Standards
19. Knowledge of agency frameworks and regulations
20. Good knowledge of HR processes
21. Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform recruitment strategies
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
22. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
23. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications