About this role
Job summary
About the Role
As a Medical HR Specialist, you will:
Lead on complex and sensitive Medical HR matters, including MHPS cases, job planning disputes, grievances and other ER activity
Act as a trusted advisor to senior medical leaders and clinical managers
Manage investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring compliance with NHS terms and conditions, employment law and Trust policy
Provide expert interpretation of consultant contracts, medical TCS, job planning frameworks and national guidance
Promote a fair, inclusive and just culture across medical workforce processes
Support HR digital transformation, champion HR systems and use data and analytics to drive improvement
Contribute to policy development, training for medical leaders, and continuous improvement across the Medical Hub
Supervise and coach Medical HR Advisors, supporting their development
Represent Medical HR in meetings, governance forums and employment tribunals where required
Who Should Apply?
We welcome interest from colleagues who have:
Experience of Medical HR, ER casework or HR advisory roles
Understanding of medical terms and conditions (desirable)
Confidence managing sensitive and complex issues
Effective communication, influencing and coaching skills
A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion and high quality HR practice
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future Medical Hub and influence medical workforce culture, processes and governance across the organisation
Main duties of the job
Lead on complex and sensitive Medical HR matters, including MHPS cases, job planning disputes, grievances and other ER activity
Act as a trusted advisor to senior medical leaders and clinical managers
Manage investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring compliance with NHS terms and conditions, employment law and Trust policy
Provide expert interpretation of consultant contracts, medical TCS, job planning frameworks and national guidance
Promote a fair, inclusive and just culture across medical workforce processes
Support HR digital transformation, champion HR systems and use data and analytics to drive improvement
Contribute to policy development, training for medical leaders, and continuous improvement across the Medical Hub
Supervise and coach Medical HR Advisors, supporting their development
Represent Medical HR in meetings, governance forums and employment tribunals where required
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Role
As a Medical HR Specialist, you will:
Lead on complex and sensitive Medical HR matters, including MHPS cases, job planning disputes, grievances and other ER activity
Act as a trusted advisor to senior medical leaders and clinical managers
Manage investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring compliance with NHS terms and conditions, employment law and Trust policy
Provide expert interpretation of consultant contracts, medical TCS, job planning frameworks and national guidance
Promote a fair, inclusive and just culture across medical workforce processes
Support HR digital transformation, champion HR systems and use data and analytics to drive improvement
Contribute to policy development, training for medical leaders, and continuous improvement across the Medical Hub
Supervise and coach Medical HR Advisors, supporting their development
Represent Medical HR in meetings, governance forums and employment tribunals where required
Who Should Apply?
We welcome interest from colleagues who have:
Experience of Medical HR, ER casework or HR advisory roles
Understanding of medical terms and conditions (desirable)
Confidence managing sensitive and complex issues
Effective communication, influencing and coaching skills
A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion and high quality HR practice
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future Medical Hub and influence medical workforce culture, processes and governance across the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
About the Role As a Medical HR Specialist, you will: Lead on complex and sensitive Medical HR matters, including MHPS cases, job planning disputes, grievances and other ER activity Act as a trusted advisor to senior medical leaders and clinical managers Manage investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring compliance with NHS terms and conditions, employment law and Trust policy Provide expert interpretation of consultant contracts, medical TCS, job planning frameworks and national guidance Promote a fair, inclusive and just culture across medical workforce processes Support HR digital transformation, champion HR systems and use data and analytics to drive improvement Contribute to policy development, training for medical leaders, and continuous improvement across the Medical Hub Supervise and coach Medical HR Advisors, supporting their development Represent Medical HR in meetings, governance forums and employment tribunals where required Who Should Apply? We welcome interest from colleagues who have: Experience of Medical HR, ER casework or HR advisory roles Understanding of medical terms and conditions (desirable) Confidence managing sensitive and complex issues Effective communication, influencing and coaching skills A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion and high quality HR practice A proactive, solutions-focused approach This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future Medical Hub and influence medical workforce culture, processes and governance across the organisation
Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
The Crescent
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)