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Head of Medical Workforce and Medical Education

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

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Job summary

Interviews will be held W/B 12th May 2025.

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, strategic and innovative individual with excellent people skills and a compassionate approach to leadership to join our Trust in a senior role developing and implementing a future looking medical workforce plan and providing expert advice to the Medical Director and the wider Trust on a range of medical workforce issues.

We are a digitally mature and highly reputable organisation with a strong and stable leadership rated as outstanding by the CQC.

Our staff survey results are one of the best in the country and demonstrate our commitment to our people. We have a practical approach to Quality Improvement utilising a mature Quality Management Improvement System.

Flexible working - we reserve the right to request onsite presence as required (usually 2-3 days per week).

Main duties of the job

  • The Head of Medical Workforce & Medical Education is the Trust's authoritative expert within the field of medical human resources management and medical education and will provide advice as such. They will ensure Trust compliance with statutory, Health Education, GMC and Deanery requirements and provide specialist advice for the Trust on medical staffing terms and conditions.

  • The postholder will be accountable for the Trust-wide development and implementation of national initiatives, developing associated strategies and ensuring the Trust has policies, procedures and systems in place to effectively and efficiently manage the medical workforce.

  • The post holder is responsible for the implementation of best employment practices and strategies in relation to all the Medical Workforce, including day to day leadership ensuring the provision of a high quality, customer focused Medical Workforce & Medical Education Service.

  • The postholder will use their expert knowledge & experience of medical workforce terms & conditions, national strategies, contract negotiations, policies and procedures to expertly manage the medical workforce & education service to the Trust.

  • The postholder will provide authoritative expert advice to the Medical Director&other colleagues to support the forward planning, modernisation, engagement & performance of the medical workforce. They will develop initiatives that create & add value to business and performance of the Trust.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CS258

Job locations

Prospect Park Hospital

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  • Masters level education (or equivalent qualification)
  • Extensive knowledge of the Medical & Dental Terms and Conditions of employment including the consultant contract, local, regional and national context.
  • Thorough understanding of Medical Education, Medical Revalidation, Job Planning, Consultant Appraisal and Junior Doctors terms & Conditions.
  • Evidence of experience in dealing with complex Medical Employee Relation cases in line with Maintaining High Professional Standards.
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Experience of working as a key stakeholder on projects.
  • Previous experience of Staff side negotiation meetings.
  • Experience of Policy writing and development.
  • Budget management responsibilities.
  • Ability to chair meetings.
  • Ability to analyse data to identify trends.
  • Able to build positive relationships with managers at all levels and trade union representatives.
  • Able to convey ideas and advise clearly and concisely with conviction and in a persuasive manner appropriate.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Able to work autonomously.
  • Knowledge of recruitment process for resident doctors.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Knowledge of the junior doctors educational requirements.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tolu Olusoga on 07768124132 or email:Tolu.Olusoga@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  • Masters level education (or equivalent qualification)
  • Extensive knowledge of the Medical & Dental Terms and Conditions of employment including the consultant contract, local, regional and national context.
  • Thorough understanding of Medical Education, Medical Revalidation, Job Planning, Consultant Appraisal and Junior Doctors terms & Conditions.
  • Evidence of experience in dealing with complex Medical Employee Relation cases in line with Maintaining High Professional Standards.
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Experience of working as a key stakeholder on projects.
  • Previous experience of Staff side negotiation meetings.
  • Experience of Policy writing and development.
  • Budget management responsibilities.
  • Ability to chair meetings.
  • Ability to analyse data to identify trends.
  • Able to build positive relationships with managers at all levels and trade union representatives.
  • Able to convey ideas and advise clearly and concisely with conviction and in a persuasive manner appropriate.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Able to work autonomously.
  • Knowledge of recruitment process for resident doctors.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Knowledge of the junior doctors educational requirements.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tolu Olusoga on 07768124132 or email:Tolu.Olusoga@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Masters level education (or equivalent qualification)

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of the Medical & Dental Terms and Conditions of employment including the consultant contract, local, regional and national context.
  • Thorough understanding of Medical Education, Medical Revalidation, Job Planning, Consultant Appraisal and Junior Doctors terms & Conditions.
  • Evidence of experience in dealing with complex Medical Employee Relation cases in line with MHPS.
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Experience of working as a key stakeholder on projects.
  • Previous experience of Staff side negotiation meetings.
  • Experience of Policy writing and development.
  • Budget management responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to chair meetings.
  • Ability to analyse data to identify trends.
  • Able to build positive relationships with managers at all levels and trade union representatives.
  • Able to convey ideas and advise clearly and concisely with conviction and in a persuasive manner appropriate.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Able to have professional credibility.
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Knowledge of recruitment process for resident doctors.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Knowledge of the junior doctor's educational requirements.
  • Up to date knowledge of right to work criteria.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Collaborative team player.
  • Assertive, flexible and confident.
  • Self-motivated.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Masters level education (or equivalent qualification)

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of the Medical & Dental Terms and Conditions of employment including the consultant contract, local, regional and national context.
  • Thorough understanding of Medical Education, Medical Revalidation, Job Planning, Consultant Appraisal and Junior Doctors terms & Conditions.
  • Evidence of experience in dealing with complex Medical Employee Relation cases in line with MHPS.
  • Experience of leading a team
  • Experience of working as a key stakeholder on projects.
  • Previous experience of Staff side negotiation meetings.
  • Experience of Policy writing and development.
  • Budget management responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to chair meetings.
  • Ability to analyse data to identify trends.
  • Able to build positive relationships with managers at all levels and trade union representatives.
  • Able to convey ideas and advise clearly and concisely with conviction and in a persuasive manner appropriate.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Able to have professional credibility.
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Knowledge of recruitment process for resident doctors.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Knowledge of the junior doctor's educational requirements.
  • Up to date knowledge of right to work criteria.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Collaborative team player.
  • Assertive, flexible and confident.
  • Self-motivated.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Prospect Park Hospital

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Prospect Park Hospital

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Director

Tolu Olusoga

Tolu.Olusoga@berkshire.nhs.uk

07768124132

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CS258

Job locations

Prospect Park Hospital

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ


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