Job summary Are you an experienced and dynamic workforce professional with a passion for medical resourcing? Join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as our Medical Resourcing Manager (Band 8a) and play a crucial role in shaping an efficient and high-performing medical workforce service. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable leader to take charge of the operational management of the Medical Resourcing team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the Trust delivers a robust and effective medical workforce supply. The role involves expertly managing key aspects of medical resourcing, including: Consultant recruitment Temporary staffing and locum doctor management Ensuring compliance with medical terms and conditions of service Your expertise will guide the Trust in navigating complex medical workforce matters, offering strategic advice to ensure policies and practices are aligned with best practice and regulatory requirements. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Medical Resourcing team to deliver an efficient and effective service. Drive improvements in consultant recruitment, locum doctor management, and workforce planning. Ensure compliance with medical workforce regulations and terms of service. Provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of medical resourcing. Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures for safe and effective medical workforce management. What We're Looking For: We are seeking an exceptional professional who combines operational excellence with strategic insight. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in medical resourcing or healthcare workforce management. Strong leadership and team management skills. In-depth knowledge of medical recruitment processes, workforce planning, and compliance matters. The ability to build strong relationships and provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year inc HCA Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-E-6733 Job locations Watford Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for a full list or duties and responsibilities. Why Join Us? West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting our workforce to thrive. In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer: Competitive salary (Band 8a) Comprehensive NHS benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension scheme Ongoing professional development and training opportunities A supportive and collaborative work environment Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for a full list or duties and responsibilities. Why Join Us? West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting our workforce to thrive. In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer: Competitive salary (Band 8a) Comprehensive NHS benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension scheme Ongoing professional development and training opportunities A supportive and collaborative work environment Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Masters degree or knowledge and expertise gained through in-depth experience in relevant field. Postgraduate diploma in HRM or equivalent professional qualification. CIPD registration. Evidence of CPD, including employment law updates. Desirable Project management. General Management qualification. Knowledge Essential Expert level of knowledge in strategic workforce issues, including legislation, NHS policy, and best practice. Up to date knowledge of key issues in human resources and in local, regional and national networks and issues outside the organisation and how these impact on the Trust. Detailed understanding of M&D TCS and relevant National agenda items impacting medical and dental staff. Significant knowledge of UK employment legislation case law and good HR practice in order to deal with complex employee relations issues. Understanding of confidentiality & Data Protection Act. Detailed understanding of the principles of M&D recruitment processes, particularly the Consultant Appointments process and the Junior Doctor rotational placements. Knowledge of business planning, project management and risk management, and how those processes might be applied to organisational change. Desirable Knowledge of direct engagement models and Medirota. Experience Essential Significant and specialist HR experience in a role providing support to senior management staff in a demanding environment, working with managers to deliver high quality HR services. Significant experience of recruitment and HR management and supporting senior managers and clinicians in the same. Involvement in developing workforce strategy. Experience in reviewing, producing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Experience of HR management and change implementation in a unionised environment. Experience of trade union consultation and negotiation, especially via forums including the JDF, LNC and MSC. Desirable Managing change within medical workforce. Recruitment experience in the NHS. Experience of ESR and other relevant systems. Skills and abilitiy Essential Able to foster powerful and productive collaborative working relationships internally and externally. Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of formal and informal purposes, up to board-level. Able to articulate a vision with clarity. Exceptional interpersonal skills to be able to coordinate the delivery of effective HR support. Strong strategic influencing and negotiating skills on complex and sensitive issues. Politically astute, sensitive, tactful and diplomatic. Proven ability to effectively manage a range of situations that may evoke a strong emotional reaction. Confidence in making presentations and public speaking to board-level. Ability to think strategically. Ability to analyse and understand business, financial and workforce data. Use initiative and analysis of data to inform decision-making. Ability to explore, evaluate and interpret information and options and make decisions and recommendations based on an analysis of options. To be confident in making difficult strategic decisions and influencing others as appropriate. Strong problem-solving ability, seeking out and exploiting opportunities and innovations. Ability to work with unpredictable situations and under pressure and to tight deadline. Able to manage own workload. Attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Masters degree or knowledge and expertise gained through in-depth experience in relevant field. Postgraduate diploma in HRM or equivalent professional qualification. CIPD registration. Evidence of CPD, including employment law updates. Desirable Project management. General Management qualification. Knowledge Essential Expert level of knowledge in strategic workforce issues, including legislation, NHS policy, and best practice. Up to date knowledge of key issues in human resources and in local, regional and national networks and issues outside the organisation and how these impact on the Trust. Detailed understanding of M&D TCS and relevant National agenda items impacting medical and dental staff. Significant knowledge of UK employment legislation case law and good HR practice in order to deal with complex employee relations issues. Understanding of confidentiality & Data Protection Act. Detailed understanding of the principles of M&D recruitment processes, particularly the Consultant Appointments process and the Junior Doctor rotational placements. Knowledge of business planning, project management and risk management, and how those processes might be applied to organisational change. Desirable Knowledge of direct engagement models and Medirota. Experience Essential Significant and specialist HR experience in a role providing support to senior management staff in a demanding environment, working with managers to deliver high quality HR services. Significant experience of recruitment and HR management and supporting senior managers and clinicians in the same. Involvement in developing workforce strategy. Experience in reviewing, producing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Experience of HR management and change implementation in a unionised environment. Experience of trade union consultation and negotiation, especially via forums including the JDF, LNC and MSC. Desirable Managing change within medical workforce. Recruitment experience in the NHS. Experience of ESR and other relevant systems. Skills and abilitiy Essential Able to foster powerful and productive collaborative working relationships internally and externally. Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of formal and informal purposes, up to board-level. Able to articulate a vision with clarity. Exceptional interpersonal skills to be able to coordinate the delivery of effective HR support. Strong strategic influencing and negotiating skills on complex and sensitive issues. Politically astute, sensitive, tactful and diplomatic. Proven ability to effectively manage a range of situations that may evoke a strong emotional reaction. Confidence in making presentations and public speaking to board-level. Ability to think strategically. Ability to analyse and understand business, financial and workforce data. Use initiative and analysis of data to inform decision-making. Ability to explore, evaluate and interpret information and options and make decisions and recommendations based on an analysis of options. To be confident in making difficult strategic decisions and influencing others as appropriate. Strong problem-solving ability, seeking out and exploiting opportunities and innovations. Ability to work with unpredictable situations and under pressure and to tight deadline. Able to manage own workload. Attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)