Job summary
This advert is subject to close given if received sufficient number of applications.
A dynamic opportunity has arisen for an Associate HR Business Partner to join our busy HR Business Partnering team within the Heart, Lung and Critical Care Clinical Group. You will work alongside the HR Business Partners and the wider HR team in the provision of a high quality strategic and operational people management support service to ensure best practice people management.
The role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience as an HR professional.
Main duties of the job
The role provides support to managers offering advice regarding terms and conditions of employment and supporting a range of initiatives that will improve our staff experience and support with the recruitment and retention of staff. You will work with the HRBPS to analyse and provide key information to the managers and clinicians to enable them to manage their workforce effectively.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforce in the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop effective relationships with assigned directorates to influence, challenge and support service delivery and people strategies and monitor success
Providing detailed advice and guidance to managers on the interpretation of Trust policies and procedures and employment legislation and ensure where the path though our corporate HR support is unclear
Work autonomously, support and challenge managers in the identification of training and development needs in respect of the people management agenda, and in the application of HR policies and practice, providing advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimise risk and financial exposure
Work closely with managers to determine strategies to effectively manage workforce issues. To respond to unpredictable outcomes and events and respond appropriately.
To advise and support managers in the implementation of organisation development and change management
To work with the HR Business Partner and the transactional HR teams to ensure an effective corporate HR service, utilising the expertise of the specialist team leads to ensure workforce issues are addressed in a timely way
To analyse and interpret relevant workforce information and productivity measures and work with the HR Business Partner to develop strategies and plans to ensure that the workforce supports current and future performance targets and recommend HR initiatives that meet the business needs
To plan, design and conduct projects to analyse and respond to current and projected workforce need
To adopt a coaching style to ensure managers take responsibility for and are supported in the HR management aspects of their roles
To ensure continuing, personal and professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up-to-date and professionally registered with the CIPD
Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion underpin everything that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop effective relationships with assigned directorates to influence, challenge and support service delivery and people strategies and monitor success
Providing detailed advice and guidance to managers on the interpretation of Trust policies and procedures and employment legislation and ensure where the path though our corporate HR support is unclear
Work autonomously, support and challenge managers in the identification of training and development needs in respect of the people management agenda, and in the application of HR policies and practice, providing advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimise risk and financial exposure
Work closely with managers to determine strategies to effectively manage workforce issues. To respond to unpredictable outcomes and events and respond appropriately.
To advise and support managers in the implementation of organisation development and change management
To work with the HR Business Partner and the transactional HR teams to ensure an effective corporate HR service, utilising the expertise of the specialist team leads to ensure workforce issues are addressed in a timely way
To analyse and interpret relevant workforce information and productivity measures and work with the HR Business Partner to develop strategies and plans to ensure that the workforce supports current and future performance targets and recommend HR initiatives that meet the business needs
To plan, design and conduct projects to analyse and respond to current and projected workforce need
To adopt a coaching style to ensure managers take responsibility for and are supported in the HR management aspects of their roles
To ensure continuing, personal and professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up-to-date and professionally registered with the CIPD
Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion underpin everything that we do.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Graduate calibre individual with significant relevant experience
- Evidence of Continuous Learning/development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to organisation development, change management and cultural change
- Experience providing HR advice and support to managers in a large complex organisation, with union recognition
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to effectively manage a range of situations that may evoke a high level of emotional reaction
- Ability to work with unpredictable and intense situations and under pressure to tight deadlines
- Analytical skills to assess and understand workforce issues and provide pragmatic solutions
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Graduate calibre individual with significant relevant experience
- Evidence of Continuous Learning/development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to organisation development, change management and cultural change
- Experience providing HR advice and support to managers in a large complex organisation, with union recognition
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to effectively manage a range of situations that may evoke a high level of emotional reaction
- Ability to work with unpredictable and intense situations and under pressure to tight deadlines
- Analytical skills to assess and understand workforce issues and provide pragmatic solutions
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
