Senior Medical HR Advisor

We are looking for someone exceptional to join our dedicated Medical HR team and play a key role in supporting the medical workforce at GOSH. You will be joining us at a time where we are committed to improving our service delivery and this role is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the driving force behind the team’s development.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in medical recruitment and HR advisory within the NHS or similar complex organisation or equivalent
• Knowledge of NHS medical terms and conditions, including 2016 TCS and 2002 New Deal.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior clinicians and managers.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high standards of service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a world-renowned hospital, supporting high-profile services and making a real impact on patient care through effective workforce management. You’ll be part of a collaborative HR & OD team committed to excellence and innovation.

Please note, interviews will take place onsite on Thursday 11th December 2025.

Main duties of the job:

• Acting as a source of expert knowledge on medical recruitment and NHS Terms & Conditions.
• Managing end-to-end recruitment for consultants and supporting campaigns for junior doctors and SAS doctors.
• Overseeing payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate pay.
• Supervising the Medical HR team and ensuring smooth rotations across all specialities.
• Leading on compliance with national guidance and local processes for recruitment.
• Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance across recruitment and onboarding.

Working for our organisation:

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person specification:

Academic / Professional qualification / Training:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Culture and Values:

Essential criteria:

• Significant experience of medical recruitment and selection process and practice in the NHS or similar organisation
• Experience in the public sector in a complex organisation
• Knowledge of the various Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service
• Good knowledge of MS Office programmes, particularly MS Excel and use of formulas

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of line managing staff

Skills / Abilities:

Essential criteria:

• Track record of providing sound Medical HR advice to services, managers and medical staff
• Proven effective problem-solving ability
• Ability to work with unpredictable situations and under pressure and to tight deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Able to prioritise own workload and help to prioritise that of the wider team
• Ability to apply mathematical skills to complex pay calculations
• Highly organised
• Able to deliver messages effectively at all levels, detailing often complex matters in a way that is easy to understand
• Evidence of and commitment to continued learning / development

Desirable criteria:

• An understanding of wider issues relating to Medical and Dental staff