Workforce Planning Manager

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

11/2/2024

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024

Department: Corporate

Location: Remote

Compensation: £40,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

As the Workforce Planning Manager for a leading mobile radiography provider such as medneo, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic workforce plans to meet the demand for mobile radiology services across multiple locations.
The role will play a key part in supporting the business strategy and to meet the dynamic and flexible demands which will require a very dynamic individual that can work proactively and thinking on their feet.
Your role will include forecasting, scheduling, and managing staff resources to ensure effective service delivery.
This includes collaborating closely with radiographers, operations teams, and client sites to align staffing needs with fluctuating service requirements and ensure patient-centred care.
The role requires a balance between strategic planning and tactical, frequently changing, implementation plans.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement workforce strategies to meet operational and clinical demand for radiography services.


• Forecast staffing requirements, incorporating seasonal, geographic, and service-level demand variations.


• Use data and analytics to anticipate and address workforce needs, ensuring that all locations are appropriately staffed.

Scheduling & Resource Management

• Oversee daily and weekly scheduling for radiographers, managing shifts and mobile deployments to various client sites.


• Ensure that resource allocation aligns with service levels, minimizing travel costs and downtime while maximizing productivity.


• Adapt workforce plans in response to unexpected changes, such as equipment availability, staff absences, or increased demand at specific locations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the operations and clinical teams to understand service requirements and align workforce plans accordingly.


• Engage with radiographers and support staff to understand their scheduling preferences, ensuring a balanced approach to workload management and staff well-being.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with client sites, understanding their unique requirements and adjusting workforce plans as needed.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilize workforce management software and data analytics to monitor and report on workforce productivity, scheduling effectiveness, and patient satisfaction metrics.


• Provide regular reports on workforce utilization, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance operational efficiency.


• Ensure compliance with NHS or private health provider guidelines and relevant employment laws in scheduling and staffing processes.

Continuous Improvement & Project Management

• Lead and participate in initiatives aimed at improving workforce efficiency and patient care quality.


• Manage special projects such as implementing new scheduling systems or piloting alternative staffing models.


• Benchmark against industry standards, staying informed of best practices in workforce management within healthcare and mobile service delivery

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in workforce planning, resource management, or operations within a healthcare or mobile service environment.


• Experience with workforce management software (experience with Deputy desirable but no essential), scheduling platforms, and data analysis tools.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic workforce decisions.


• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Knowledge of NHS compliance, health and safety regulations, and relevant employment laws in the UK healthcare context.


• Willingness to visit client sites as required to support workforce planning initiatives.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications.


• 25 days of holidays/year plus up to 3 extra for length of service.


• Private Medical Insurance with Bupa that covers preexisting conditions with the option to add family cover.


• Life Assurance x 4.


• 24/7 Access to GP Services.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Occupational Health Support.


• Blue Light Discounts.


• Access to gym discounts and Health & well-being services.


• Dedicated Women's health support platform.


• Financial Wellbeing Support.


• Training and development support.


• The business covers travel costs in advance.


• A supportive and inclusive environment.


• Internal career opportunities.