Workforce Lead – NHP | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7170492/430-CORP25-30A |
Summary
Workforce Lead - NHP
Department: Strategic Estates
Band 8A pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5Hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
At MKUH, we’re proud to be moving forward with the Milton Keynes New Hospital Programme – a major development that will see the creation of a new Women’s and Children’s Hospital on our current site. As the Workforce Lead, you’ll play a key role in shaping the workforce strategy to support this expansion, ensuring we have the right people and skills in place to meet the future healthcare needs of our community.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the wider Programme team – including the Clinical Lead for Strategic Development, the Digital Innovation Lead, and clinical advisors – to design workforce models that reflect new ways of working, embrace innovation, and support high-quality patient care.
We’re looking for someone who takes a thoughtful and collaborative approach to their work, communicates effectively, and is confident working with a range of stakeholders. You’ll have solid experience in workforce strategy, planning, and transformation, with a strong understanding of how to support complex programmes. Most importantly, you’ll bring a focus on building a workforce that is inclusive, adaptable, and prepared for the future.
Interview date:15thMay 2025
Why Join Us
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the future of healthcare in Milton Keynes. The New Hospital Programme will help us expand clinical capacity and improve patient experience, supported by modern technology and new models of care. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led team and will have the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, grow professionally, and help shape services that will benefit our community for years to come.
The post holder will provide support to the NHP team on workforce planning and transformation. Acting as a change agent, working collaboratively within matrix cross-organisational teams, to deliver workforce transformation projects to time and within budget.
Prepare and deliver verbal, written and presentational reports of a high standard to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
Flexibility is embraced, with 64% expressing satisfaction with the flexible working patterns available to accommodate diverse needs.(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Deliver the strategy
Work as an integral part of the New Hospitals programme senior management team, and in conjunction with the wider Workforce teams (HR Business Partnering, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Organisational Development) to develop and author a workforce strategy which supports the Trust’s Site Development Plan.
Work with the NHP senior management team to develop workforce plans aligned to current and future business requirements. This will include learning from best practice and digital pilots to understand new ways of working and developing skills mix.
Support the development of the economic and financial case through the development of workforce model assumptions.
Managing Services
Lead on change management across the NHP, assisting with the development of consultation papers, working with HR Business Partners to ensure appropriate consultation and manage the effective delivery of all programmes
Responsible for supporting the development of recruitment events and open days as part of along-term workforce plan for the NHP. Managing a small budget for the cost of recruitment events, advertising, and merchandise as appropriate.
Communicate with stakeholders regarding sensitive and complex workforce information, such as workforce data required for modelling and workforce planning.
Improving Services
Experience of managing and delivering a number of complex initiatives simultaneously in rapidly evolving, political, and high-pressure environments including effective management of risk.
Contributes to development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines across a number of departments, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
Working with Others
Work closely with HR Business Partners to raise employee relations issues, seeking their advice and support in resolution of HR matters, ensuring consistency and best practice across the Trust.
Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholder groups.
Provide cross cover and support for Divisions/CSUs as and when required.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Sunday 11 May 2025