Kurt Reed
Whitstable,Kent
Summary
Accomplished recruitment professional with extensive expertise in healthcare staffing and global talent acquisition in both agency and internal function. Demonstrated success in managing the entire talent acquisition lifecycle, including staff recruitment and headhunting, recruitment policies, and event management. Proven ability to lead high volume recruitment campaigns and enhance hiring and retention strategies. Adept at aligning recruitment efforts with organisational goals to drive growth and efficiency. Expert in developing and leading high-performing teams from inception to success
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director of Talent Delivery
TERN Group
London, London
01.2024 - Current
- Led TERN group's mission to revolutionise global healthcare migration through innovative technology.
Using our AI-driven platform aimed at clarifying healthcare pathways for users worldwide.
Enabling worldwide access to healthcare professionals through border elimination. - Coordinated onboarding process for numerous NHS Trusts interested in testing platform while enhancements are implemented.
- Successfully delivered numerous internationally trained consultant-grade professionals to NHS.
Managed interview coaching personally to ensure candidate readiness and alignment with NHS standards. - Managed entire onboarding journey for US client targeting nurse recruitment in South Africa, leading all elements including advertising strategy, team oversight for nurse assessments, ten-day travel across three cities, and four events concluding with the interviews with the US client.
- Obtained approval for NHS framework and Health New Zealand framework.
Head of Talent Delivery
Health Sector Talent
Dublin
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed operations of 25 talent acquisition specialists and 3 talent acquisition managers across 4 locations and 3 countries.
- Working alongside the CEO and CFO to deliver successful and profitable outcomes to all campaigns.
- Executed multiple high-volume campaigns for clients within UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Directed both domestic and international hiring initiatives to optimise client outcomes. - Oversaw client relationships from initial engagement to campaign development and subsequent talent delivery.
- Successful delivery of 250 nurses from the UK and Ireland to a leading Australian healthcare provider.
- Directed recruitment efforts for 200 international nurses for prominent Irish hospital group during dual visits to Dubai and India.
- Organised two open days that resulted in over 100 domestic nurse hires for an Irish hospital group.
- Collaborated with teams across five Northern Ireland Trusts, eliminating social worker agency spend and achieving a 95% permanent fill rate.
Director and Head of Group Recruitment
Oakleaf
London
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Engaged by former client to develop internal recruitment operations for over 20 private mental health, acquired brain injury, and learning disability facilities and hospitals.
- Established and led internal team for recruitment of clinical and non-clinical staff to services.
- Oversaw organisation of home office sponsorship licences for all services, directing audit initiatives from home office.
- Led development and implementation of effective international hiring campaigns, featuring creation of company onboarding handbook for all hospital managers and directors.
- Delivered comprehensive reports on monthly, quarterly, and yearly performance metrics.
Highlighted turnover and retention rates with detailed hiring statistics.
Evaluated cost per hire, time to hire, and overall cost savings for strategic insights. - Oversaw management of internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Director
Oyster Medical
Whitstable
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Founded Oyster Medical to specialise in permanent recruitment for the private sector, focusing on Mental Health and Social Care
- Established brand framework and its core values
- Included on multiple private sector preferred supplier lists.
- Managed all advertising campaigns while driving business development efforts.
- Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
- Executed recruitment processes for allied health professionals, nurses, doctors, and healthcare assistants.
Sourced and screened candidates to fulfil vacancies efficiently.
Collaborated with healthcare managers to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies. - Established vital stakeholder relationships to drive business growth.
AHP Divisional Lead
PSL Recruitment Services
London
01.2009 - 03.2014
- Oversaw daily operations across three divisions, achieving high levels of success.
- Developed strategies for market expansion to identify new opportunities.
- Led and motivated teams in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech and Language Therapy.
- Established and managed weekend bank rotas at multiple private hospitals in London.
- Motivated and guided team members to accomplish personal goals.
AHP Recruitment Lead
Orchard Medical
London
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Established and led a team of AHP recruiters, enhancing recruitment quality.
- Built strong client relationships, positioning the agency as a preferred choice.
- Conducted training for all new staff to ensure consistent standards.
- Identified new markets and innovative strategies to attract candidates.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Access Medical
London
06.1999 - 01.2005
- Established locum AHP desk from inception, achieving annual turnover of £1 million.
- Managed full 360 recruitment, placing candidates within NHS and private sectors.
- Coordinated career fairs to enhance networking opportunities with potential applicants.
- Developed strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
Further Employment History available
.
06.1986 - 06.1999
Education
O'levels -
Meopham Seondary School
Meopham, Kent 09.1981 - 06.1986
Skills
- Talent acquisition lifecycle
- 25 years healthcare recruitment experience
- Recruitment policies and management
- Hiring and retention strategies
- Global talent acquisition
- Industry expertise
- Global recruitment trends
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Director of Talent Delivery
TERN Group
01.2024 - Current
Head of Talent Delivery
Health Sector Talent
03.2022 - 12.2023
Director and Head of Group Recruitment
Oakleaf
04.2018 - 05.2022
Director
Oyster Medical
03.2014 - 03.2018
AHP Divisional Lead
PSL Recruitment Services
01.2009 - 03.2014
AHP Recruitment Lead
Orchard Medical
01.2005 - 01.2009
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Access Medical
06.1999 - 01.2005
Further Employment History available
.
06.1986 - 06.1999
O'levels -
Meopham Seondary School
09.1981 - 06.1986
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