Head of Medical Education and Medical Staffing | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic Head of Medical Education and Medical Staffing to lead initiatives that improve education and workforce services. This role involves managing teams, overseeing compliance with health education contracts, and supporting financial management in a cooperative environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills in medical education, commitment to diversity, and excellent stakeholder engagement. Apply to be part of a transformative team dedicated to positive outcomes in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in medical education and staffing is essential.
• Strong experience in financial management and workforce systems is needed.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across all Directorates.
• Ensure collaboration among medical education and staffing teams.
• Oversee compliance with training programmes and health contracts.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities in education.

Skills

Leadership in medical education

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job description

We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Head of Medical Education and Medical Staffing to provide maternity cover at East London Foundation Trust.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape medical education and workforce services across the Trust, ensuring high-quality, inclusive, and people-centered outcomes.

The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational leadership, driving improvements in medical education, staffing processes, and workforce systems.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a dynamic Medical Staffing and Medical Education Leader who is passionate about creating positive, inclusive workplaces and driving high-quality, people-centered services.

• Proven leadership in medical education and medical staffing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, educational, and corporate settings.
• Experience in financial management, workforce systems, and strategic planning.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The post holder will:

• Provide authoritative and accessible leadership across all Directorates.
• Ensure that medical education and medical staffing teams, including administrative support, clinical and educational supervisors, and clinical directors, work together in a co-operative and integrated way.
• Support the strategic development of medical staffing People & Culture services and medical education, offering specialist medical training knowledge and leadership to the medical administration team.
• Provide guidance and management support to the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) and Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Committees, Joint Local Negotiating Committee (JLNC), Director of Medical Education, Undergraduate Leads, and local Training Programme Directors (TPDs).
• Focus on the interpretation and implementation of national policies, terms and conditions, and current legislation relating to medical education, medical staffing, and service level agreements.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on medical education and workforce planning at East London Foundation Trust. By guiding strategic initiatives such as the Patchwork e-rostering system and NHSE Resident Doctors 10-Point Plan and NHSE core job planning requirement, the post holder will play a crucial role in shaping the future of medical staffing and education across the Trust.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Medical Education and Medical Staffing functions across the Trust.
• Ensure collaborative working between administrative teams, clinical supervisors, educational leads, and directors.
• Support the development of medical HR services and education programmes, interpreting and implementing national policy and legislation.
• Oversee postgraduate and undergraduate medical training programmes, ensuring compliance with Health Education England contracts and delivery of educational targets.
• Manage financial responsibilities within the People & Culture budget, including education contracts and business planning.
• Maintain and develop Trust-wide medical education databases and assurance frameworks.
• Guide and oversee the implementation of the Patchwork e-rostering system as part of the ELFT People & Culture Transformation Programme, working collaboratively across GFGT, Senior Medical Staffing, Corporate colleagues, and directorates to embed sustainable workforce solutions.
• Oversee the requirements and implementation of the NHSE Resident Doctors 10-Point Plan and NHSE core job planning requirement, ensuring compliance with national workforce priorities and supporting effective medical workforce deployment across the Trust.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026.