Job Summary
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 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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, 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.
* Lead all medical and dental recruitment, including recruitment for Consultants and Speciality Doctors.
* Work with senior leaders to implement new, agile hiring practices.
* Provide crucial market insights and data to inform recruitment decisions.
* Drive candidate attraction and enhance the employer brand, working closely with the Resourcing and Recruitment Marketing & Events teams.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Employment Law & Compliance: Comprehensive knowledge of recruitment legislation, employment law, and best practices within a highly regulated environment.
* NHS‑Specific Legislation: In‑depth understanding of legislation and standards related to EDI, safeguarding, DBS checks, and visa sponsorship.
Benefits
* 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 (note waiting lists apply).
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
Job Details
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
Location
Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford, OX4 4XN
Employer
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Employer Address
Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Equal Statement
Oxford Health NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce by mitigating unconscious bias in the recruitment process.
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