Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Officer to oversee recruitment activity within our Unplanned Care Division, covering a 12-month secondment.

This is a fast-paced role, ideal for someone who can quickly adapt and take initiative. While we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, additional training and support will be provided for candidates who demonstrate the core competencies required.

The service operates across both Hillingdon and Mount Vernon sites, with flexibility for some remote working from home. Working hours are between 9am and 5pm.

Main duties of the job

This is a full end-to-end recruitment role, including:

• Managing and advising your division on recruitment strategy and processes
• Providing a professional recruitment and advisory service to managers and candidates
• Vacancy management using TRAC
• Processing new starters and internal changes via ESR
• Conducting pre-employment checks
• Managing visa applications
• Participating in interviews when required
• Supporting international nursing recruitment
• Contributing to additional recruitment projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within the NHS or a similar setting
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Familiarity with TRAC and ESR systems is desirable

👉 If you’re ready to make an impact and support our recruitment goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Interview date: 23rd October 2025

Working for our organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.