RECRUITER

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London Borough of Hillingdon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Recruiter to source, qualify, and place locum doctors and other healthcare professionals in NHS and private sector roles. The candidate should have at least 2 years of healthcare recruitment experience, strong knowledge of NHS framework agreements, and excellent organizational skills. Benefits include company pension, sick pay, and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Company pension

Sick pay

On-site parking

Compliance and credentialing team support

Hybrid work flexibility

UK visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare recruitment focused on Doctors/Nursing/Carer/AHP placements.
• Familiarity with recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and CV-Library.
• Knowledge of credentialing requirements including Right to Work and GMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for placements.
• Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
• Liaise with NHS Trusts to identify staffing requirements.
• Oversee compliance documentation and coordinate placements.

Skills

Healthcare recruitment experience

Understanding of NHS framework agreements

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Business, Human Resources, Healthcare Management, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Healthcare-specific ATS platforms

Job description

Job Overview

The Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and placing Locum Doctors/Nursing/ Carer/AHP, into NHS and private sector roles across the UK. This position requires a highly organised, compliance-aware, and relationship-driven recruiter who can build strong pipelines of qualified doctors, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver rapid placements under NHS framework and healthcare standards.

You will work closely with credentialing and compliance teams to ensure every placement meets clinical, legal, and operational standards — contributing directly to patient care outcomes and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for the placements (locum and permanent), including sourcing, screening, credentialing, and placement.
Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline of qualified doctors/nursing/ carer/AHP, through LinkedIn, medical job boards, direct outreach, and referrals.
Liaise with NHS Trusts, private hospitals, and healthcare agencies to identify urgent staffing requirements.
Conduct in-depth candidate assessments including CV evaluation, availability checks, and right-to-work verification.
Oversee and coordinate all compliance documentation including GMC registration, revalidation status, references, DBS checks, and clinical appraisals.
Schedule interviews and liaise between candidates and clients to ensure smooth placements.
Maintain accurate records using ATS systems and ensure updates are GDPR compliant.
Provide ongoing candidate support including onboarding, induction, and post-placement feedback.
Build long-term relationships with both doctors and clients to encourage repeat placements and referral networks.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in healthcare recruitment, with a focus on Doctors/Nursing/ Carer/AHP placements.
Strong understanding of NHS framework agreements, GMC guidelines, and UK compliance standards for doctors.
Familiarity with using recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, CV-Library, and healthcare-specific ATS platforms.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with senior medical professionals.
Strong organisational and multitasking skills; able to manage both permanent and locum recruitment pipelines.
Knowledge of credentialing requirements including Right to Work, GMC registration, revalidation, indemnity, DBS, and clinical references.
High attention to detail and the ability to work under time-sensitive conditions.
Degree in Business, Human Resources, Healthcare Management, or a related field required.

Benefits

Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking
Compliance and credentialing team support
Hybrid work flexibility
UK visa sponsorship available (if required)