Medical HR Advisory Lead – NHS Staffing & Policy

OUH; Oxford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Medical HR Advisory Manager – Band 7 to provide professional leadership across the medical staffing advisory service. You will support safe, effective management of the medical workforce and work with senior clinical leaders to drive service improvements.

You will lead the Medical HR Advisory Team, advising on complex employment matters, supporting consultant recruitment, and ensuring the service reflects OUH’s values of

Qualifications

• Significant experience of medical staffing within a complex NHS environment.
• Strong knowledge of medical and dental terms and conditions, employment legislation and workforce policy.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop and support a team.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, improvement-focused approach, with confidence using data to inform decision-making.
• A commitment to compassionate, values-led service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Medical HR Advisory Team, providing accurate, timely, supportive advice to clinical directorates and medical staff.
• Advise on complex medical and dental employment matters and support consultant recruitment processes.
• Oversee resident doctor leave and exception reporting, contribute to policy development and drive service improvement.
• Line manage the advisory team and maintain strong working relationships across the Trust, ensuring alignment with OUH values.

Skills

Leadership

Medical staffing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Medical HR Advisory Manager – Band 7 to provide professional leadership across the medical staffing advisory service. You will support safe, effective management of the medical workforce and work with senior clinical leaders to drive service improvements.

You will lead the Medical HR Advisory Team, advising on complex employment matters, supporting consultant recruitment, and ensuring the service reflects OUH’s values of