Job overview
We have an opportunity for an experienced, motivated and values‑driven Medical Workforce Manager to join our dynamic Workforce & Organisational Development Directorate.
This is a key leadership role, supporting the delivery of a high‑quality, responsive and forward‑thinking Medical Workforce service. You will lead and develop our medical workforce advisory team, ensuring the provision of expert guidance across Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions, recruitment, rota compliance, medical staffing processes and resident doctor rotations.
Working closely with the Strategic Head of Medical Workforce, you will help shape and deliver improvements to medical recruitment, reduce time‑to‑hire, and contribute to wider medical workforce strategies across the Trust.
Working on-site at least 3 to 4 days per week, managing a number of direct reports, you will play a key role in building a cohesive and supportive team culture.
Working towards an interview date of Tuesday 5 May 2026
Main duties of the job
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
1. Lead, coach and develop Medical Workforce Officers, Assistants and Administrators, fostering a supportive, high‑performing team.
2. Provide expert advice on medical terms and conditions, recruitment processes, employment check standards, UKVI requirements and rota compliance.
3. Drive improvements across medical recruitment, including the consultant AAC process, resident doctor rotations and induction.
4. Promote digital solutions such as Trac, ESR, e‑Rota and NHS Jobs to streamline processes.
5. Develop KPIs and ensure robust reporting to support workforce planning, retention, and compliance.
6. Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners, Finance, Clinical Directors, the Bank Team, Job Planning Manager, Revalidation and Appraisal Manager and the Lead Employer.
7. Contribute to recruitment and retention strategies, and support campaigns for both UK and international medical recruitment.
8. Ensure policies, governance standards and employment legislation are consistently applied.
Working for our organisation
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we are proud to be a teaching hospital and learning organisation, committed to ongoing professional development for all our colleagues. You will join a supportive team that embraces innovation, continuous improvement and compassionate leadership
We offer:
9. Opportunities for development and progression
10. A welcoming, collaborative team culture
11. The chance to make a real difference to the medical workforce experience
12. A role where your leadership will directly impact patient care and the success of our clinical services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking an individual who:
13. Has significant NHS medical workforce experience and a strong understanding of Medical & Dental Terms and Conditions.
14. Can demonstrate excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing others.
15. Brings strong communication skills, resilience and the ability to influence at all levels.
16. Has substantial experience of medical recruitment, employment checks, and managing rotations for resident doctors.
17. Has the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
18. Demonstrates commitment to our Trust values: caring and compassionate, recognising individuality, seeking to involve, building team spirit, and taking personal responsibility.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
19. Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
20. CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
21. Significant medical workforce experience within the NHS, with in depth knowledge of Medical Terms and Conditions.
22. Significant experience of recruitment to NHS Employment Check Standards
23. Significant experience of managing resident doctor rotations.
24. Experience of delivering on complex projects.
25. Understanding of the UKVI visa requirements
Desirable criteria
26. Experience of the consultant AAC process
27. Experience of using Trac
28. Experience of ESR
29. Experience of e-Rota – designing rotas and managing exception reports
30. Skills in reporting on standard compliance checks such as Right to Work, Fixed Term Contracts,
31. Experience in delivering training to others