Job summary
Are you a proactive Human Resources (HR) specialist with a passion for people management, and ensuring excellent service delivery?
Do you have a CIPD qualification and are now looking for that next step, a further challenge and development?
If you are, we would really like to hear from you regarding an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Human Resources Manager.
Main duties of the job
To provide an
efficient and comprehensive Human Resource (HR) function to the Practice, working
autonomously under the supervision of the Operations Manager.
The successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to consistently and proactively prioritise workload. Whilst experience of primary care is not essential, it would be advantageous.
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About us
Portsdown Group Practice covers the whole of Portsmouth from postcodes PO1 to PO7. We operate
from 6 surgeries: Cosham Park House (PO6 3BG), Crookhorn Lane (PO7 5XP, Heyward Road (PO4 0DY),
Kingston Crescent (PO2 8AL), Paulsgrove (PO6 4HJ), and Somerstown (PO5 4EZ).
We are our own Primary Care Network (PCN).
We have Clinical Partners, Salaried GPs and a
comprehensive Nursing and extended clinical team overseen by our Clinical Team Manager. The team
consists of Nurse / Paramedic Practitioners, Registered Nurses, HCAs, MSK Physiotherapists, Podiatrist, Dietitian, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators. The Pharmacy team consists of Clinical
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
The Practice is well established, financially secure and successful.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely
with the Operations Manager for Human Resources (HR) in the areas of induction,
review, appraisal, retention, development, staff engagement and the day to day
HR requirements of the Practice. In
addition, the post holder will provide the management and leadership skills
necessary to train and develop Team Managers in various aspects of HR, as
appropriate to their roles and duties.
The role will focus primarily on leading the HR
element for the Practice; being responsible for delivering efficient support
that facilitates the smooth running of the Operations Department, which contributes
to the wider business. The post holder
will work with the Operations Manager, ensuring that employees receive the
guidance and support they require whilst in our employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely
with the Operations Manager for Human Resources (HR) in the areas of induction,
review, appraisal, retention, development, staff engagement and the day to day
HR requirements of the Practice. In
addition, the post holder will provide the management and leadership skills
necessary to train and develop Team Managers in various aspects of HR, as
appropriate to their roles and duties.
The role will focus primarily on leading the HR
element for the Practice; being responsible for delivering efficient support
that facilitates the smooth running of the Operations Department, which contributes
to the wider business. The post holder
will work with the Operations Manager, ensuring that employees receive the
guidance and support they require whilst in our employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum CIPD Level 4 or equivalent experience / qualification
- Evidence of continued learning and development
- Good level of general education
- Excellent level of spoken English
Desirable
- CIPD membership
- Working towards / ambition to study a higher level qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out staff appraisals
- Ability to carry out complex HR processes i.e. grievance, disciplinary
- Accurate and thorough approach
- Impeccable communication skills and ability to adjust communication to the recipient appropriately
- Ability to work in a changing environment and work under pressure
- Able to work autonomously and self-direct own workload
Desirable
- Handling sensitive information confidentially
- Use own judgement and common sense
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months general HR experience demonstrating competences across a range of HR functions
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care
- Experience of using SystmOne clinical software
- Proven track record in HR in the Public Sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant working knowledge of current UK employment law
- IT literate including competence in Word and Excel at intermediate level
Other
Essential
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Conscientious
- Able to work without direct supervision and prioritise workload / meet deadlines
- Able to use own judgement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum CIPD Level 4 or equivalent experience / qualification
- Evidence of continued learning and development
- Good level of general education
- Excellent level of spoken English
Desirable
- CIPD membership
- Working towards / ambition to study a higher level qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out staff appraisals
- Ability to carry out complex HR processes i.e. grievance, disciplinary
- Accurate and thorough approach
- Impeccable communication skills and ability to adjust communication to the recipient appropriately
- Ability to work in a changing environment and work under pressure
- Able to work autonomously and self-direct own workload
Desirable
- Handling sensitive information confidentially
- Use own judgement and common sense
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months general HR experience demonstrating competences across a range of HR functions
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care
- Experience of using SystmOne clinical software
- Proven track record in HR in the Public Sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant working knowledge of current UK employment law
- IT literate including competence in Word and Excel at intermediate level
Other
Essential
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Conscientious
- Able to work without direct supervision and prioritise workload / meet deadlines
- Able to use own judgement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
