Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join our Workforce and Organisational Development team as a Medical & Dental Senior Workforce Manager.
This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of the Medical and Dental workforce, leading on strategic workforce initiatives and ensuring the Health Board continues to meet national standards and contractual requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Workforce and OD senior leadership team, you will provide expert leadership and specialist advice across all aspects of the Medical and Dental workforce agenda.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the delivery of specialist Medical and Dental workforce services across the Health Board.
- Providing expert advice on Medical and Dental terms and conditions, job planning, workforce policy and complex pay matters.
- Ensuring compliance with national contractual obligations, such as the new Resident Doctor Contract Implementation
- Leading the implementation of changes arising from national agreements and workforce policy developments.
- Building strong partnerships with senior clinical leaders, operational managers, trade unions and colleagues across NHS Wales.
- Leading workforce improvement projects, using workforce intelligence to identify efficiencies and support service transformation.
- Managing and developing a high-performing team while promoting continuous improvement and innovation.
- Supporting the delivery of the Health Board's Workforce Strategy.
This post is available as a fixed-term contract or secondment until 30 June 2027 to cover the needs of the service. Applicants wishing to apply on a secondment basis should discuss the opportunity with their current line manager and obtain the necessary approval before submitting an application
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
We're looking for an experienced and credible HR professional with extensive knowledge of Medical and Dental workforce management.
You will have:
- Significant experience providing strategic HR advice to senior leaders.
- A thorough understanding of Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
- Experience of leading complex workforce projects and organisational change.
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- The ability to interpret national policy and translate it into effective local practice.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the confidence to make sound decisions in complex situations.
- A relevant HR or Management qualification at Master's level, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Membership of the CIPD and previous NHS or public sector experience would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a strategic workforce function, influencing organisational change and helping to shape the future Medical and Dental workforce.
You'll join a supportive and collaborative Workforce and OD team committed to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering high-quality services that support excellent patient care. You'll have the opportunity to work with senior leaders across the organisation and NHS Wales, contributing to projects that make a real difference.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you're looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can influence strategic workforce planning and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This post is available as a fixed-term contract or secondment until 30 June 2027. Applicants wishing to apply on a secondment basis should discuss the opportunity with their current line manager and obtain the necessary approval before submitting an application
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Thorough working knowledge of Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions of service.
- Experience of working at a high level with local and regional unions on industrial relation matters
- Experience of providing advice and guidance on a range of workforce issues to senior managers
Desirable
- Experience of NHS/Other Public Sector employer
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional HR or Management Qualification at Masters level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and extensive professional experience in the field of senior HR Management, evidence by delivery and outcomes.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and OD, Workforce and HR agenda
Desirable
- Membership of the CIPD
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This advert is for Medical and Dental Workforce Manager with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 per annum. The contract type is 11 months (Fixed Term/Secondment - Until 30 June 2027). The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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