Senior Manager

Senior Manager, Medical Director's Office
Location: Royal Victoria Hospital, Falls Road
Hours: 37.5 hrs, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Pay Rate: £27.49 per hour

Duration: April in first instance with possible extension

Job Overview

The post holder will play a lead role in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Medical & Dental Workforce Governance Service. This service will actively collaborate with key stakeholders, comply with legislation, embody best practice, support an open, just and learning culture approach and the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care by Doctors and Dentists.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on the application and operation of MHPS processes, including involvement of the Practitioner Advice Service (PPA) and GMC Employer Liaison Advisers where required.

• Review matters escalated to the Medical Director's Office in line with a just and learning culture, producing detailed summaries and collating key documents for the Medical Director's consideration.

• Co-ordinate and oversee MHPS preliminary enquiries and formal investigations to ensure they are progressed and concluded in line with MHPS procedures and legislative requirements, including:

  • Ensuring investigation methods comply with best practice

  • Maintaining regular communication with relevant parties

  • Conducting post-case reviews

  • Identifying and sharing learning outcomes

  • Liaising with the Case Manager, as required, to provide updates to the Medical Director

• Work in partnership with Clinical Managers, HR colleagues, and Staff Association colleagues to support effective case management.

• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of the Trust's Professional Governance Information System (PGIS) to support proactive case management and triangulation of concerns relating to the conduct, health, or performance of doctors and dentists.

• Undertake MHPS investigations as required, providing regular updates to the Case Manager.

Essential Criteria

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification and experience pathways:

Option 1

• A relevant university degree or equivalent professional qualification

• Plus at least 2 years' experience in a senior HR management or legal role within a major complex organisation

Option 2

• At least 5 years' experience working within HR or the legal sector, including:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a senior HR management or legal role within a major complex organisation

Additional essential experience (required for all candidates):

• At least 1 year's experience in a senior role with responsibility for managing and responding to medical and dental workforce governance matters

- Have at least two years' experience managing people.

Desirable Criteria

• Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

• Membership of the Law Society of Northern Ireland

• Demonstrable experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with:

  • Medical defence organisations

  • Trade unions

  • External regulatory authorities (e.g. GMC, RQIA)

Why temp with Staffline?

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.31 per hour
• Weekly Pay with enhanced holidays
• Dedicated Consultant Support
• Easy, online timesheets

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.