Deputy Medical Staffing Service Lead

Job summary

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Medical Staffing Service Lead.

You will be joining a small and friendly well-established team, where you will be responsible for:

Supporting the delivery of training to medical / dental staff and managers around the use of Allocate software for purposes of appraisal, revalidation and job planning, as well as Health Roster.

• Responsible, in discussion with the Medical Staffing Service Lead, for developing processes associated with Medical Appraisal, Job planning and Revalidation, assisting with the delivery of training to staff.
• Deputising for the Medical Staffing Manager in periods of absence

Main duties of the job

• The Post Holder will be required to deputise for the Medical Staffing Service Lead and support with a wide range of tasks and cover colleagues as required.

• To be a lead specialist and provide expert advice to stakeholders on all medical & dental terms and conditions of service, practices and procedures.
• Remain up to date with changes in practice and legislation in relation to medical staffing and ensure best practice at all times.
• To assist the Medical Staffing Service Lead with the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures relating to medical staff and to make proposals for new initiatives or policy in line with best practice.

• Advise the Clinical Directors / Consultants / Operational Managers in the development of job descriptions and person specification for medical posts in the absence of the Medical Staffing Service Lead.

• Responsible, in discussion with the Medical Staffing Service Lead, for developing processes associated with Medical Appraisal, Job planning and Revalidation, assisting with the delivery of training to staff.
• Submission of revalidation requests to the GMC and updating Medical Appraisal software.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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