Recruitment Advisor

We are seeking Recruitment Advisors to join our busy and supportive Recruitment Team. The team provides a comprehensive recruitment service to managers and candidates across the Trust, ensuring vacancies are filled efficiently and in line with NHS Employment Check Standards.

As a Recruitment Advisor, you will manage recruitment activity from approval to appointment, providing advice and guidance to recruiting managers while ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and within agreed timescales. You will liaise with candidates throughout the recruitment process, keeping them informed of progress and supporting them with outstanding documentation.

You will confidently use electronic recruitment systems, including Trac, to manage vacancies and support recruiting managers and candidates while ensuring compliance with NHS Employment Check Standards and Trust policies., o Provide an administrative and advisory service to applicants, recruiting managers and other stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.o Monitor candidate progress through Trac, ensuring all recruitment activities and pre-employment checks are recorded appropriately, whilst ensuring compliance with Trust policies and NHS Employment Check Standards.o Support Recruiting Managers in their use of Trac, providing advice and guidance on recruitment processes and system functionality.o Liaise with candidates regarding applications, pre-employment checks and outstanding documentation.o Utilise the Trac recruitment system to manage vacancies from approval to appointment, ensuring records are maintained accurately and in a timely mannero Undertake pre-employment checks including references, DBS checks, occupational health clearances, professional registration checks, qualification verification and right to work checks.o Maintain accurate records on Trac, ESR and other recruitment systems.o
Coordinate vacancy advertising and recruitment campaigns.o Support the delivery of recruitment training and promote inclusive recruitment practices.o Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline recruitment processes and improve recruitment lead times.o Promote the Trust as an employer of choice through attendance at recruitment events and engagement activities when required.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. You will handle sensitive and confidential information and play a key role in helping the Trust attract and appoint the best talent.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.