Job summary
As part of the People Services offer to the Trust, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, newly formed Medical Workforce function at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. The Medical Workforce Operations Manager will report to the Head of Medical Workforce and provide direct line management and leadership to the Medical Workforce Team (Medical Recruitment, E-Systems, Medical HR).
You will work across the Trust, liaising with Care Groups / Clinical Service Units and medical staff at all levels, to ensure that the Medical Workforce function is operationally efficient to deliver an effective service across the organisation. You will assist with strategic planning and delivery of medical workforce changes, provide a key source of expert knowledge and understanding of national medical workforce agendas, including Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions of Service, job planning, rota design and medical workforce transformation.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Head of Medical Workforce, you will take a lead role on the interpretation and local application of national policy / legislation, developing and implementing appropriate Trust policies, systems, and processes as they apply to the medical workforce.
As part of People Services, there is an expectation of cross-team working, particularly with HR Business Partners, and participation in projects and initiatives to support career development and progression. You will have a strong team ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure. You will also bring significant experience within medical workforce and be expected to operate efficiently within a short period of time after taking up post; that said, support and guidance will be provided by the Head of Medical Workforce.
Is this the job for you and do want to know more? Then please contact Derek Thomas, Head of Medical Workforce at Derek.Thomas@mbht.nhs.uk or mobile: 07889 178156
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level and / or equivalent relevant experience to same level
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly developed operational medical workforce / rostering experience within the NHS or other healthcare setting (e.g., BUPA)
- Experience of working and negotiating with Trade Unions
- Knowledge of M&D Terms & Conditions of Service
- General knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience of identifying areas of improvement in services or systems and implementing identified changes
- Experience of analysing and presenting workforce information, including drawing conclusions and making recommendations
- Experience of team supervision including oversight of variation of workloads
- Knowledge of rostering systems and arrangements for M&D staff
Desirable
- Experience of developing standard operational processes and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Experience of medical workforce, including rostering, within the NHS
- Experience of national medical E-Systems (e.g., Allocate) platforms and procedures
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
- Experience of managing a team in a service environment delivering to KPIs
- Experience of following and updating standard operating processes
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good working relationships with individuals at all levels
- Good understanding of the NHS agenda and national challenges
- Competent user of IT
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level and / or equivalent relevant experience to same level
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly developed operational medical workforce / rostering experience within the NHS or other healthcare setting (e.g., BUPA)
- Experience of working and negotiating with Trade Unions
- Knowledge of M&D Terms & Conditions of Service
- General knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience of identifying areas of improvement in services or systems and implementing identified changes
- Experience of analysing and presenting workforce information, including drawing conclusions and making recommendations
- Experience of team supervision including oversight of variation of workloads
- Knowledge of rostering systems and arrangements for M&D staff
Desirable
- Experience of developing standard operational processes and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Experience of medical workforce, including rostering, within the NHS
- Experience of national medical E-Systems (e.g., Allocate) platforms and procedures
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
- Experience of managing a team in a service environment delivering to KPIs
- Experience of following and updating standard operating processes
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good working relationships with individuals at all levels
- Good understanding of the NHS agenda and national challenges
- Competent user of IT
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.
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.
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).
