Deputy People Business Partner
The closing date is 05 September 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a Deputy People Business Partner to work within our established People Operations team at UHNM. This vacancy has 1 x Full Time (37.5) hours position and 1 x Part Time (15 hours) position, please state in your supporting information which you are applying for.
To assist the People Business Partner in taking a lead role in driving forward the Trust's agreed People agenda specifically with regard to employee relations for medical and non-medical personnel. The Deputy Human Resources People Partner will also be given lead responsibility for specific corporate and strategic Human Resources objectives.
To work with People Directorate colleagues to contribute to the delivery and implementation of operational Employee Relations objectives outlined within the People Strategy and Annual Delivery Plan.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality advice on all HR issues across the organisation, and working with the People Business Partner ensuring there is the best people management practice, including workforce management and development and employee relations in all designated areas.
- With People Business partner act as an effective "business partner" providing high quality advice and challenge to influence improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness of Care Groups and coaching managers to improve their leadership and people management skills.
- To act as a role model within the People team and for the team both within the trust and externally, demonstrating the trust values at all times. To develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation including at the senior level.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Full time equivalent, salary will be pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
205-7413045-A
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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