Salary guide
Healthcare Recruiter
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The NHS recruits over 100,000 staff annually
Other names this job is known by
- Medical Recruiter
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Source and recruit healthcare professionals
- Screen and interview candidates
- Liaise with hospitals and clinics
- Manage job postings and applications
- Negotiate offers and contracts
- Maintain candidate databases
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Prepare recruitment reports
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in HR, business, or healthcare
- Experience in recruitment or HR roles
- Communication and negotiation skills
- IT and organisation
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How to get the job
- Study HR, business, or healthcare
- Gain experience in recruitment or HR roles
- Progress to healthcare recruitment with further training
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