Talent Acquisition Specialist

HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist – Healthcare

Location: Oxted, Surrey, UK

Experience Required: 3+ Years in Healthcare Recruitment

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment of healthcare professionals, including General Practitioners (GPs), Doctors, Nurses, and other Clinical Staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in UK healthcare recruitment, excellent sourcing capabilities, and a proven track record of successfully hiring medical professionals. The role involves working closely with hiring managers, maintaining candidate pipelines, and supporting recruitment compliance and onboarding activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for GPs, Doctors, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Source suitable candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean searches, recruitment databases, and professional networks.
• Conduct initial candidate screening, coordinate interviews, manage offers, and support onboarding.
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical healthcare positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment requirements and deliver suitable candidates within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate candidate documentation, professional registration checks, references, and recruitment compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activities using ATS and HR systems.
• Support employer branding, candidate engagement, and recruitment process improvements.
• Contribute to HR and talent acquisition initiatives aligned with organisational hiring objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Healthcare Recruitment / Talent Acquisition.
• Proven experience recruiting GPs (General Practitioners), Doctors, Nurses, or other healthcare professionals.
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare recruitment market.
• Experience managing the complete recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, job boards, and Boolean sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication, candidate engagement, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and meet recruitment deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience recruiting for NHS organisations, private hospitals, GP practices, healthcare clinics, or medical staffing agencies.
• Understanding of GMC and NMC professional registration requirements.
• Knowledge of DBS checks, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and healthcare recruitment compliance.
• Experience supporting general HR operations and onboarding processes.