Job Description

Applications are invited for the post of Recruitment Officer with University Hospitals Tees.
This post is based within the Recruitment Team. We continue to streamline our recruitment processes from point of vacancy approval through to a new starter joining the organisation, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual who is looking to start or progress their career in Human Resources.
The successful candidate will have prior experience of working in a recruitment setting.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a comprehensive, high quality and effective recruitment service to the Clinical Service Units in accordance with agreed processes, schedules, employment law and Trust policies and procedures in line with NHS Employment Check Standards.
Your responsibilities are to provide customer focused end to end recruitment service to managers, staff and candidates on a wide range of recruitment, employment and ESR queries ensuring we deliver a highly professional candidate experience.
As a named point of contact with the Clinical Service Unit, you will be expected to maintain high levels of professionalism and confidentiality at all times, providing responses in a timely manner.
You will be responsible for the accurate maintenance of electronic HR systems including TRAC and ESR, ensuring that recruitment and ESR processes are completed safely, accurately and promptly.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants
About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annun
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7647840
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Knowledge of recruitment and selection procedures & best practice
• Knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions in relation to recruitment and selection
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Working Knowledge of Data Protection Legislation and Information Governance standards

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a recruitment or HR administration role within a high volume recruitment market.
• Experience of working to policy and procedural requirements
• Experience of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Competent with the use of electronic HR systems
• Provide and receive complex information with tact and empathy when dealing with queries regarding starting salary, types of visa required, references and personal queries.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Planning, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Able to advise on policy and procedures seeking supervision if required

Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Knowledge of recruitment and selection procedures & best practice
• Knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions in relation to recruitment and selection
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Working Knowledge of Data Protection Legislation and Information Governance standards

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a recruitment or HR administration role within a high volume recruitment market.
• Experience of working to policy and procedural requirements
• Experience of Microsoft office packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Competent with the use of electronic HR systems
• Provide and receive complex information with tact and empathy when dealing with queries regarding starting salary, types of visa required, references and personal queries.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Planning, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Able to advise on policy and procedures seeking supervision if required

Skills Required