Band 6 Medical Appraisal, Revalidation and Job Planning Lead

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-organised individual to join the Medical Directorate as the Medical Appraisal, Revalidation and Job Planning Lead Officer. This pivotal role provides specialist operational support to the medical workforce, ensuring appraisal, revalidation, and job planning requirements are met in line with national standards and statutory frameworks.

The post holder will oversee the Trust's systems for appraisal, revalidation, and job planning, ensuring high-quality data, effective system use, and timely reporting to senior leadership. The role requires the ability to interpret complex information, manage sensitive data, and provide clear advice to clinicians, appraisers, and operational colleagues.

A key element of the role includes delivering training, supporting consistency across processes, and contributing to the ongoing development of governance arrangements within the Directorate. The post also includes line management of the Business Support Officer (Medical Appraisal and Revalidation).

The suitable candidate will have demonstrable experience in medical appraisal, revalidation, and job planning, alongside strong analytical skills, excellent organisational ability, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service. They will play a central role in supporting statutory compliance, maintaining governance standards, and ensuring a positive and consistent experience for medical staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will coordinate and oversee the Trust's medical appraisal, revalidation, and job planning processes, ensuring all activity meets statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements. They will maintain the associated electronic systems to ensure data is accurate, compliant, secure, and reported in a timely manner.

They will act as the principal point of contact for clinicians, appraisers, and colleagues, providing specialist advice on appraisal, revalidation, and job planning. The role includes interpreting complex information, monitoring compliance, identifying issues, and preparing high-quality reports for the Responsible Officer and senior medical leadership.

The post holder will manage the quality assurance of appraisal submissions, oversee the collation and verification of revalidation evidence, and support relevant meetings. They will assist with the annual job planning cycle, schedule meetings, maintain accurate job plan records, and prepare documentation for consistency panels. They will also support the Medical Directorate Senior Business Manager by ensuring that operational processes remain robust, responsive, and aligned with Trust priorities, and contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, and systems that underpin medical workforce governance.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.