Medical HR Specialist

Company: NHS
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Location: Taunton
Job Description:

Job responsibilities

  • 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 when required.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
  • Strong focus on career development to grow and achieve potential.
  • Access to a Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and NHS‑specific perks.

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.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026