Head of Medical HR, Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for individuals at senior level, experienced in complex and people-focused environments, with a considerable understanding of medical workforce issues.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of UK's largest, busiest, and most successful NHS foundation trusts, providing a huge range of hospital and community services for the people of Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from much further afield. With around 18,500 staff, over 2,000 of which are doctors and dentists - including over 800 consultants and honorary consultants, we work both out in the community and in five of the country's leading teaching hospitals.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest, busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield. We manage five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals including:
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research.
With around 18,000 employees, we are one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of local communities and are proud of our new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authority and charitable bodies. Find out more about working at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the work for us section.
As well as being home to one of three Major Trauma Centres for the Yorkshire and Humber region, we have a number of specialist medical and surgical services, many of which we are internationally renowned for. These include cancer treatment, spinal injuries, neurology, cardiology and stereotactic radiosurgery to name but a few.
Our long tradition of clinical and scientific achievements has been strengthened by developing one of the UK’s first Academic Health Science Networks. Through our partnerships with the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, other health and social care providers and industry we remain at the forefront of advancements in clinical services, teaching and research.
Our Vision
To be recognised as the best provider of health, clinical research and education in the UK and a strong contributor to the aspiration of Sheffield to be a vibrant and healthy city region.
The Head of Medical Workforce will work closely with the Director of Human Resources and Staff Development and Medical Director's to ensure a first-class human resources service to medical and dental colleagues and work with senior colleagues to shape the development of our strategy. The postholder will lead a well-regarded and high performing team, and work with a range of senior internal and external partners, taking the lead across the Trust on a wide range of strategic and operational issues, as well as helping to influence national policy.
We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds who bring intellect, commitment, energy, and who have experience of working at a senior level in complex and people-focused environments, with a considerable understanding of medical workforce issues.
In conjunction with other departmental HR Heads of Service, advises and supports the Director of Human Resources and Staff Development to achieve the Human Resources Directorate and Trust objectives and support the development of the HR strategy.
Directs and controls the provision of a professional and responsive operational Medical HR service through the effective delegation of work and management of the Medical HR team. Ensures consistent sound medical HR advice, translating knowledge of employment law into clear practical application and assuring that employees are treated with dignity and respect both through the development and application of HR policies and procedures.
Takes lead responsibility in support of the Director of the Human Resources and the Medical Director for agreed areas taking account of the priorities for the Trust and directorate, the skills and experience of the postholder and their personal development plan along with those of the other Heads of Service.
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Head of Medical HR – A035388
Closing Date: Monday 14th March 2022
Final Interview: Monday 28th March 2022
Please note:
The role is likely to be covered by the mandatory vaccine requirement placed on staff working in healthcare settings, subject to any legislative changes which may come into force. Applicants who are unable to meet any requirements set out by the legislation may be unable to continue in the process, as it comes in to effect.