University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Resourcing Partner

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a highly experienced and driven talent acquisition professional to join our friendly team at Worthing Hospital on a 12 month fixed term opportunity.

To succeed in this exciting new role you will need to demonstrate a track record of in-house resourcing, ideally in an healthcare setting.

Your role will be to partner with managers to support their recruitment needs including drafting adverts, managing advertising and social media campaigns and coordinating assessment processes. You will also develop competency and values based interview frameworks and develop healthily candidate pipelines for key roles including Healthcare Assistant, Registered Nurse and Allied Healthcare Professionals.

You will work closely with the Head of Resourcing to ensure that our processes are candidate and manager centric and coach team members to develop TA capacity. The post holder will coordinate senior recruitment campaigns and act as a subject matter expert, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A high standard of written English will be required as the successful candidate will regularly draft adverts, develop interview questions and write committee papers. Visibility is vital in this role, therefore we are looking for someone on a full time basis, 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.

Main duties of the job

Coach and develop team members ensuring that there is internal knowledge and capacity to meet the needs of UHSussex

Ensure high standards of performance management, identifying learning needs and support as necessary

Participate in regular one to ones with the Head of Resourcing

In conjunction with the Head of Resourcing, lead and execute the recruitment strategy for UHSussex

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, shaping the talent acquisition strategy

Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent, utilising various channels

Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to enhance the employer brand

Collaborate with colleagues in the people directorate to determine medium to long-term talent requirements and skill shortages, developing appropriate strategic resourcing solutions in response

Lead the development of direct sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Head of Resourcing and Director of HR Operations, this may include direct approaches and headhunting

Design, deliver and evaluate online and face to face line manager recruitment

Develop resourcing policy and strategies with EDI at their coreSupport the development of job descriptions ensuring that these have been evaluated prior to advertising

For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7909937-MAR26

Job locations

Worthing

21 Farncombe Road

Worthing

BN11 2AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more details of the role and the main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more details of the role and the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to HR/business degree level or equivalent academic standard or professional experience CIPD qualified/accredited or equivalent level of professional experience
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
GCSE C grade or above in English

Desirable

A-level qualification in English, or English degree
Masters degree or equivalent level of experience in an HR related subject

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience of talent acquisition
Previous experience of in-house resourcing as a resourcing advisor or manager in a fast-paced challenging environment
Experience of leading and developing people
Experience of leading innovation andHealthcare resourcing experience gained in the public or private sector with Selection/competency based interviewing improvement

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

High standard of written English with the ability to produce professional adverts, draft papers and job descriptions
Well-developed interpersonal, influencing and persuading skills
Ability to gain credibility and establish positive relationships at all levels
Ability to manage conflicting priorities Ability to manage a varied and unpredictable workload
Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service
Project management skills
Understanding of UK immigration law and work permit regulations and
Knowledge of NHS Employment Check Standards
Knowledge of agency frameworks and regulations
Good knowledge of HR processes
Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform recruitment strategies

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to HR/business degree level or equivalent academic standard or professional experience CIPD qualified/accredited or equivalent level of professional experience
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
GCSE C grade or above in English

Desirable

A-level qualification in English, or English degree
Masters degree or equivalent level of experience in an HR related subject

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience of talent acquisition
Previous experience of in-house resourcing as a resourcing advisor or manager in a fast-paced challenging environment
Experience of leading and developing people
Experience of leading innovation andHealthcare resourcing experience gained in the public or private sector with Selection/competency based interviewing improvement

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

High standard of written English with the ability to produce professional adverts, draft papers and job descriptions
Well-developed interpersonal, influencing and persuading skills
Ability to gain credibility and establish positive relationships at all levels
Ability to manage conflicting priorities Ability to manage a varied and unpredictable workload
Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service
Project management skills
Understanding of UK immigration law and work permit regulations and
Knowledge of NHS Employment Check Standards
Knowledge of agency frameworks and regulations
Good knowledge of HR processes
Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform recruitment strategies

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

21 Farncombe Road

Worthing

BN11 2AY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

21 Farncombe Road

Worthing

BN11 2AY

Employer's website

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