Strategic Medical Staffing & Education Lead

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health and community health trust in Reading seeks an experienced Medical Staffing Manager to lead their team managing medical staffing and education services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong Medical Staffing background and have demonstrable experience in managing complex recruitment processes, as well as knowledge of medical workforce policies. The role offers numerous development opportunities and emphasizes staff development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers

Supportive staff networks

Generous special leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence‑based medical staffing advice.
• Experience in making complex recruitment processes.
• Experience in rota development, management, and pay processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical staffing advice to managers.
• Supervise the medical staffing and education team.
• Maintain credible relationships with doctors and managers.
• Advise managers on medical recruitment and job planning.

Skills

Medical Staffing background

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Human Resources knowledge

Educational program management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Postgraduate courses in relevant field

Leadership qualification

Job description

A mental health and community health trust in Reading seeks an experienced Medical Staffing Manager to lead their team managing medical staffing and education services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong Medical Staffing background and have demonstrable experience in managing complex recruitment processes, as well as knowledge of medical workforce policies. The role offers numerous development opportunities and emphasizes staff development.