International Recruitment Advisor

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

The closing date is 26 March 2025

Job summary

We have an unique opportunity to join UHNM as our International Recruitment Advisor in a busy and demanding Resourcing Department.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning and coordination of international recruitment, ensuring adherence to NHS recruitment practices and compliance with Appendix D guidance.
  • Provide specialist advice on UK Visa and Immigration Requirements, including the points-based system and English language proficiency tests (IELTS/OET).
  • Share feedback and insights to continuously improve the Trust's international recruitment processes.
  • Offer expert guidance to hiring managers and recruitment teams on candidate attraction, retention, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct training and upskilling sessions for recruitment officers and hiring managers to enhance their understanding of managing international workers.
  • Research best practices in international recruitment and conduct regular audits to ensure operational excellence.
  • Represent the Trust at regional workforce groups and contribute to the development of international recruitment policies.
  • Lead on UK immigration and Visa compliance for placed candidates.
  • Identify and mitigate emerging risks related to UKVI recruitment activities.
  • Manage communication and documentation for international candidates, including working with agencies to ensure compliance with NHS standards.

If you would like to know more about this role, read through the Job Description and Person Specification and get in touch!

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7021572-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact Emily Foxall, Recruitment Manager: emily.foxall@uhnm.nhs.uk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact Emily Foxall, Recruitment Manager: emily.foxall@uhnm.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of using, managing and monitoring ATS/Recruitment Systems

Desirable

  • Experience of leading International or General recruitment projects
  • Experience of Recruitment in Public Sector or NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of using, managing and monitoring ATS/Recruitment Systems
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of using, managing and monitoring ATS/Recruitment Systems

Desirable

  • Experience of leading International or General recruitment projects
  • Experience of Recruitment in Public Sector or NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of using, managing and monitoring ATS/Recruitment Systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Emily Foxall

emily.foxall@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782675533

Date posted

12 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7021572-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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