Medical Workforce Team Lead

Job overview

The Medical Workforce Team Lead is responsible for managing a team that provides essential HR services across the Medical Workforce, ensuring the efficient and effective provision of administrative, transactional, and advisory support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Main duties of the job

Managing Resident Doctors' onboarding, supporting Guardians of Safe Working Hours, compliance of work schedules, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with medical HR requirements.

The post holder will offer specialist advice on UKVI visa processes, medical HR compliance, job planning, and operational work schedules for Resident Doctors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

• Oversee transactional processes for onboarding Resident Doctors, ensuring all aspects of recruitment, legal documentation, and induction requirements are met.
• Provide specialist advice on UKVI visa applications and extensions, ensuring compliance with Home Office regulations.
• Manage and update work schedules for Resident / Locally Employed Doctors ensuring compliance with NHS Terms and Conditions and Working Time Directive.
• Participate in the development and implementation of job planning systems when required, ensuring consistency and compliance with the Trust’s medical workforce requirements.
• Actively engage in HR system usage, including TRAC and ESR, to ensure smooth and timely processing of recruitment and workforce data.
• Handle escalated HR queries, providing high-quality, solution-focused advice.
• Support the Guardians of Safe Working Hours in running Resident / Locally Employed Doctors Forums and addressing concerns regarding safe working practices.
• Contribute to HR projects aimed at improving systems, processes, and overall service delivery.
• Ensure all activities comply with NHS Employment Check Standards and relevant legislation.