Medical HR Advisor - NHS
Job overview
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for the next challenge?
We have an opportunity for you to be at the forefront of providing a comprehensive and professional medical human resources and organisational development service to managers and medical staff, therefore the ability to work with confidence and diplomacy to build good working relationships is pivotal.Through excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills you will support and advise on a variety of Medical Workforce issues at an operational level ensuring that decision making is consistent with current employment legislation, national terms and conditions of service and good employment practice.
The Medical Workforce Service provides wrap around support to all our medical staff and operational managers. Each day brings its own challenges, as such you will need to be confident working both autonomously and leading and supporting a small team.
You will have the opportunity to work with the Head of Medical Workforce Service supporting on the delivery our strategic priorities, including job planning, medical e-rostering and people digital.
The role requires strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
If you are new to all things Medical Workforce, we will work with you to support and develop your knowledge in this specialist area.
This is an office-based position with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per working week.
Main duties of the job
Our Medical Workforce Service is pivotal to supporting our Medical Staff with regards to all aspects of Medical HR, Strategy, planning and Organisational Development. We employ approx. 600 doctors including Doctors & Dentists in Training, Speciality Doctors, Specialist Doctors and Consultants
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations- Interpretation of medical and dental terms and conditions of service
- Management of attendance
- Recruitment and Selection
- Application of Medical and Dental Workforce Policies
- Grievance & Disciplinary
- Implementation of Organisational Change
- Improving Performance
Job Planning
Providing specialist knowledge and support, ensuring that the job planning cycle is adhered to, and central records / e-job planning system is kept up to date
Medical eRostering System
Support the implementation of a new eRostering system for doctors, to deliver change by leading the transformation through to business as usual.
People Digital
Devon has been selected by NHSE as one of three vanguard regions across the country to embark upon a People Digital transformation programme. You will work with the Head of Medical Workforce to implement this system.
Working for our organisation
Why Work With Us
The Medical Workforce Service sits within The People Directorate and provides a comprehensive Medical Workforce Service to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
It is responsible for supporting our Medical Staff with regards to all aspects of Medical HR, Strategy, planning and Organisational Development.
The Trust provides high quality training to Medical & Dental Students and Doctors in Training. We work in collaboration with our local partners in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education training programmes.
We employ approx. 600 doctors including Doctors & Dentists in Training, Speciality Doctors, Specialist Doctors and Consultants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Working directly with the Head of Medical Workforce, you will be responsible for providing project management support ensuring that all projects are completed to deadline and deliver the appropriate objectives
- You will line manage and support the Medical Workforce Officers to ensure the team deliver a comprehensive range of Medical HR services. This will require you to provide specialist, complex professional advice and guidance
- You will contribute to the delivery of the Trust’s People Plan in the areas of workforce planning and leadership development as they relate to our medical staff
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- • Specialist HR knowledge and experience to post graduate diploma level gained through vocational experience or CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma/equivalent qualification in HR
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
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