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Permanent Recruitment Consultant

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Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne/ Hybrid Working Available + Field Based Days out
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

Nurses UK is a growing healthcare staffing and recruitment organisation dedicated to providing high-quality staffing solutions to healthcare providers across the UK. We are passionate about delivering excellent service, building long-term client relationships, and supporting healthcare professionals in their careers. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious Permanent Recruitment Consultant to join our team.

The Role

We’re expanding our Newcastle team and looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a permanent desk. This is a role for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing the full recruitment cycle, and wants a clear path into leadership as the business continues to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building Client Partnerships: Meet clients in person and over the phone to understand their needs and develop long‑term relationships.

Finding Great Talent: Proactively source candidates with the right skills and experience for permanent roles.

Managing the Full Process: Handle everything from terms of business and interviews through to offers and placements.

Delivering Quality: Provide a high‑standard service that encourages repeat business and strong referrals.

Supporting Others: Offer guidance to junior colleagues as the team grows.

Maintaining Standards: Ensure compliance and service delivery remain consistently high.

Safeguarding & Professional Compliance:

Ensure client and candidate safeguarding procedures are followed in all interactions.

Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Assist in handling NMC referrals, liaising with the NMC and relevant parties as required.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, NMC standards, and relevant healthcare regulations

Requirements

Solid experience in recruitment with proven billing success.

Knowledge of permanent recruitment processes.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.

Confidence in business development and commercial decision‑making.

Ambition, resilience, and a target‑focused mindset.

Healthcare Sector experience Essential.

Benefits

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Uncapped bonus/commission structure
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Company pension scheme
  • Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Photo, Resume, Cover letter

  • Do you have proven sales experience in the healthcare sector? written answer
  • How many years of hands-on experience do you have working in recruitment, and what types of roles or industries have you recruited for? written answer
  • Can you describe your experience managing permanent recruitment processes? What steps did you typically handle, and what challenges have you overcome? written answer
  • Could you share an example of how you've achieved billing targets in a recruitment role, including any strategies or approaches that helped you succeed? written answer

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