At a Glance
- Tasks: Support doctors' careers and ensure high-quality workforce processes for patient care.
- Company: Join the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, dedicated to compassionate healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, development opportunities, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive, inclusive team shaping the future of care in West Essex.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by supporting medical professionals and improving services.
- Qualifications: Degree level education or equivalent experience in HR or medical workforce roles.
The predicted salary is between 33677 - 40996 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting doctors throughout their career journey and ensuring high-quality workforce processes that directly support patient care? As part of our evolving People & Culture Directorate, we are recruiting two Medical Workforce Partner roles to support key areas of our Medical Workforce function:
- Medical Workforce Partner (Job Planning)
- Medical Workforce Partner (Appraisal & Revalidation)
These are exciting opportunities to work in partnership with senior clinical leaders, consultants, operational teams and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer to deliver specialist medical workforce services across the Trust. Both roles will play a vital part in supporting compliance, workforce planning, medical engagement and the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
Main duties of the job
Medical Workforce Partner (Job Planning)
You will lead the operational delivery of consultant and SAS doctor job planning processes across the Trust, working closely with Clinical Leads, Divisional teams and the Deputy Medical Director. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and supporting the annual and in-year job planning process
- Advising managers and clinicians on job planning principles, policies and processes
- Producing workforce intelligence and reports to support service planning and capacity management
- Supporting the Job Planning Committee and ensuring robust governance arrangements
- Delivering training and guidance to clinicians and managers on job planning systems and processes
Medical Workforce Partner (Appraisal & Revalidation)
You will support the Trust's appraisal and revalidation processes, ensuring doctors are supported to meet regulatory requirements and maintain professional standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating appraisal and revalidation processes for non-training grade doctors
- Supporting compliance with GMC and Trust requirements, working closely with appraisers, clinicians and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer
- Producing reports and workforce information to support assurance processes
- Supporting continuous improvement of appraisal and revalidation arrangements.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that is changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we are working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
- Date posted: 05 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001024
Job description
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
- Experience working within Medical Workforce, HR, workforce management or a related NHS operational role.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex processes and competing priorities.
- Experience building effective relationships with senior clinicians and managers.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to analyse information, identify solutions and drive improvements.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level and/or equivalent level of experience in people/HR related role
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Working towards CIPD level 5 qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an HR, workforce, medical staffing or administrative environment
- Experience of coordinating recruitment or onboarding processes
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of using ESR or other workforce management systems
- Experience of supporting appraisal, revalidation or job planning processes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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