NHS Recruitment Admin & Onboarding Coordinator

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Recruitment Assistant for an office-based administrative role within NHS recruitment. You will support the full recruitment process, handle inquiries, and coordinate from advertisement to appointment, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• A good standard of English Language GCSE, or equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in Administration, Business Administration or a related subject, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of working in a busy administrative or office environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with IT systems and confidential information.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Responding to recruitment enquiries and providing clear, helpful information.
• Supporting the recruitment process from advertisement through to appointment.
• Completing pre-employment checks (e.g. right to work, references and DBS).
• Preparing recruitment documents such as offer letters and contracts.
• Keeping accurate records and updating recruitment systems.
• Working closely with managers and candidates to ensure a smooth, timely process.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Clear communicator

Customer service

Education

English GCSE

NVQ Level 3 in Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Recruitment Assistant for an office-based administrative role within NHS recruitment. You will support the full recruitment process, handle inquiries, and coordinate from advertisement to appointment, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to high customer service standards.