Head of Medical Workforce
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,424.00 to £76,021.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £65424.00 - £76021.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF14 4HH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | H9001-26-0034 |
Summary
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 As the Head of Medical Workforce, you will provide leadership to support workforce development solutions supporting the UHB with the development of our clinical model and modernisation of our medical staffing service. To make an immediate impact, knowledge of medical workforce terms and conditions and educational requirements is essential, as well as some experience in interpretation and implementation of the Resident Doctor contract and Specialty Doctor and Consultant Terms and Conditions.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Desirable Chartered CIPD membership. Project management qualification, e.g. Prince II or working towards/equivalent experience. ExperienceEssential Track record of inspiring and managing a team.Significant active operational HR, business partnering or medical staffing experience, with a successful track record of delivering agreed targets. Experience of overseeing and leading on major medical staffing initiatives Experience of advising on highly complex matters relating to medical staffing, Experience of developing and implementing new HR policies, practices and procedures Experience delivering a range of workforce development initiatives designed to improve workforce KPls or staff engagement Demonstrable experience in developing procedures and systems to enhance medical staffing issues Proven track record of delivering against targets and priorities Experience of working with senior managers and directors and managing complex cases pertaining to doctors terms and conditions Working knowledge of NHS and all Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions of Service Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of all medical contracts of employment. Knowledge of consultant job planning and understanding of its link to operational service delivery Excellent knowledge of terms and conditions of service for doctors hours and contractual arrangements, pay supplements, job planning, medical appraisal and revalidation. Knowledge of immigration rules & regulations Knowledge and appreciation of equality & diversity issues and relevant policies Desirable Previous experience in a senior Medical Workforce role. Previous experience of working with Trade Unions. Knowledge and experience of Healthroster, ESR and Allocate e-job plan system utilisation, etc. Experience of implementing a national employment contract.