Job overview
We are recruiting for a full time Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join us in transforming medical recruitment at Oxford Health into a high‑impact talent model, working with managers to help them make great hiring decisions.
This is a rare opportunity to join us at a pivotal time as we redefine our talent acquisition strategy to ensure we attract, recruit, and retain the very best Medical and Dental talent.
In this role you won’t just fill vacancies; you will act as a strategic business partner, providing expert advice to hiring managers on their recruitment strategies. Your core mission will be to transform our recruitment model, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial contact to successful induction.
This role will work closely with the Medical Workforce Manager, providing leadership and direction to the service, whilst developing effective working relationships, efficient practices and a motivated workforce.
This is a great time to join the team as we roll out new ways of working, develop and improve processes and practices; you will be instrumental in shaping these and ensuring successful outcomes.
We are looking for a strategic and solutions‑focused professional who has a proven track record of making a tangible difference within an in‑house Talent Acquisition team. You are a natural relationship builder, skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and committed to delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Main duties of the job
* Be a true business partner – create adverts, provide expertise where applicable in the shaping of interview questions and recruitment processes that enable managers to hire the best talent at pace to meet the various pressures on staffing. This will include pre‑screening candidates and presenting qualified shortlists to manager.
* Ensure each stage of the recruitment process is efficiently and accurately managed, from initial authorisation to appointment.
* Promote a positive, proactive approach to recruitment in the Trust, acting as an advocate for open, fair and transparent recruitment practices.
* Challenge where appropriate, advise on best hiring practices and help engage managers in making good hiring decisions.
* Coach managers in the Trust’s recruitment and selection procedures and the e‑recruitment system on an ongoing basis.
* Measure and analyse key talent acquisition metrics that show continual improvement within the business on key aspects, identifying areas of concern and proactively addressing these.
* Manage the Compliance Officer and ensure that the end‑to‑end recruitment service is efficient and continuously improves.
Act as the designated subject matter expert for medical and dental recruitment within the Trust, providing effective advice and support to recruiting managers in a timely and proactive manner.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. Please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Leading all medical and dental recruitment, including recruitment for Consultants and Speciality Doctors.
* Working with senior leaders to implement new, agile hiring practices.
* Providing crucial market insights and data to inform recruitment decisions.
* Driving candidate attraction and enhancing our employer brand, working closely with our Resourcing and Recruitment Marketing & Events teams.
* It is expected that you will split your time between the office and being on‑site to meet our managers. You have sites across four counties (Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire & NE Somerset) and you’ll be expected to support these where needed; the ability to travel freely between sites is required.
* If you are an innovative leader eager to shape the future of NHS recruitment, we encourage you to apply.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Interviews will take place on 5th December at our offices in Littlemore.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Strategic Recruitment Leadership: Proven experience leading high‑impact, multi‑channel recruitment campaigns to attract exceptional candidates.
* High‑Impact Hiring: A track record of achieving significant hiring successes in hard‑to‑fill and niche roles.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Employment Law & Compliance: Comprehensive knowledge of recruitment legislation, employment law, and best practices within a highly regulated environment.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* NHS‑Specific Legislation: In‑depth understanding of legislation and standards related to EDI, safeguarding, DBS checks, and visa sponsorship.
Documents to Download
* Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor – Medical & Dental (PDF, 304.4KB)
* Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact Details
Name: Tara O'Brien
Title: Head of Resourcing
Email: tara.o'brien@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01865 904100
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