Job Description

The Medical Workforce Improvement Manager will provide divisional assurance that the medical workforce is fully compliant with job planning, appraisals, core skills, rota creation and management, and all activities supporting the experience and development of resident doctors.
The postholder will play a key role in delivering critical national deadlines for safe and compliant rotas and work schedules, as well as supporting the onboarding and induction of doctors rotating across specialities throughout the year.
This role acts as the divisional expert on all matters relating to the medical workforce, leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the management of staffing plans and rotas to ensure services have the capacity to meet key workforce standards.
The postholder will ensure robust compliance, governance, and controls are in place for temporary staffing, rota compliance, training compliance, and attendance management. They will oversee the resolution of day-to-day issues arising from medical rota coordination, ensuring effective rota management and compliance across the division.
Main duties of the job

• Lead the development and maintenance of agreed staffing establishments and budgets, ensuring alignment with divisional and Trust-wide workforce plans.
• Review the current operating model, roles and responsibilities, capacity and capability across the division for managing resident doctor establishments, funding and roster compliance, identifying and implementing improvements in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee and improve the efficient rostering of the resident doctor workforce, ensuring service delivery, budget targets, training needs and work-life balance are met.
• Support and coordinate the proactive recruitment and prompt filling of gaps through recruitment, training, or development channels.
• Drive continuous improvement in rota management and workforce models, making recommendations for sustainable change to the division and feeding into Trust-wide improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with employment law, contracts of employment, Trust policies, national standards and terms and conditions.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
72,921 to 83,362 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-2229
Job locations
Trustwide
London
W2 1NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential

• Degree or suitable equivalent experience in medical workforce management within an acute setting

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate course or equivalent experience within medical workforce or human resources

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential

• Ability to analyse performance data to identify areas for improvement
• Strong ICT skills, with experience of spread sheets and advanced data manipulation
• Ability to inspire confidence and to lead staff, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations
• A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential

• Ability to establish credibility and develop and maintain effective working relationships at operational and senior management levels
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Desirable

• Experience of using Allocate systems electronic rostering and compliance systems

Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential

• Degree or suitable equivalent experience in medical workforce management within an acute setting

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate course or equivalent experience within medical workforce or human resources

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential

• Ability to analyse performance data to identify areas for improvement
• Strong ICT skills, with experience of spread sheets and advanced data manipulation
• Ability to inspire confidence and to lead staff, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations
• A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential

• Ability to establish credibility and develop and maintain effective working relationships at operational and senior management levels
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Desirable

• Experience of using Allocate systems electronic rostering and compliance systems

Skills Required