Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity in the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service for the right person to
bring the people voice to the senior team. Focusing initially on our three
laboratories you will build and deliver a people strategy that will underpin
our ambition to operate regionwide as a single virtual team, delivering a high
quality, equitable and efficient service for our patients. Our journey has not
been easy, recent reorganisation, significant operational pressures and new
ways of working have brought significant challenges. Shortlisting Date - WC 2/5/2024 Provisional Interview Date - 16/5/2024
Main duties of the job
We are now looking for an exceptional individual with
experience in a senior HR leadership role to scope, develop and drive delivery
of our people strategy. As part of this you will support colleagues to develop
an internal communications plan. You will also have an eye for the immediate high
priority, people issues working with operational and HR colleagues to resolve.
Your role will play a crucial part in cultivating a
sustainable workplace culture, driving organisational performance, developing a
high performing team and ensuring the well-being of our colleagues.
The role is initially offered as a 12-month secondment. The
key things we are looking for are:
A culture first, future focussed and regional
mindset.
Experience partnering with external suppliers as
well as other functions such as Internal Communications.
Project and change management experience leading
significant programmes of work.
The ability to analyse insights from employee
engagement surveys and other data sources to drive culture forwards and
identify areas that need development and/or improvement.
About us
The North East and Yorkshire NHS Genomic Medicine Service
(GMS) brings together regional Clinical Partners, the Genomic Laboratory Hub
(GLH) and the Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA) all working together
to improve health and equity of access to genomic tests and treatments for
patients in the region.
The GMS is made up of four Partner Trusts: The Newcastle
upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust, Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, and Sheffield Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Executive Directors from each trust form our
GMS Partnership Board chaired by Professor Phil Wood CEO of the Leeds trust. The
services are commissioned directly by NHS England's Genomics Unit and their SRO
for Genomics, Professor Dame Sue Hill DBE, Chief Scientific Officer for
England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a business partner to
the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (GMS). To provide HR and OD expert advice, the post
holder will be required to take the lead on HR, OD and Training and Development
issues for their allocated areas, advising and recommending actions to Heads of
Department, the GMS Executive team and Partnership Board thereby ensuring
compliance with employment law and governance requirements. To build and deliver a people strategy that
will underpin our ambition to operate regionwide as a single virtual team,
delivering a high quality, equitable and efficient service for our patients including very complex workforce planning and
employee relations issues. To take a lead role on initiatives, within the GMS,
relating to workforce modernisation, staff engagement, health and wellbeing,
workforce efficiency & productivity through effective people management. To
identify and address development needs in relation to people management skills,
capacity and capability. Working with
partner Trust line managers and HR leads on effective appraisal and personal
development implementation with CSUs.
The
postholder is required to maintain knowledge on leading practice on workforce
transformation. This will require a deep understanding of GMS challenges and
opportunities to jointly develop strategies and delivery plans to achieve
workforce transformation aligned to identified People Priorities. The postholder
holds full accountability for the implementation of effective HR and OD
approaches across their GMS, and for the quality of advice given on HR and OD
issues to the GMS management teams.
To perform
effectively in the role the post holder will be expected to have the following
behaviours and skills:
Accept
responsibility and accountability for own actions and decisions
Take
responsibility for own learning and development and share learning and
knowledge with others.
Using
resources available in an effective, efficient and timely manner having proper
regard to the best interests of the Trust.
Respect
confidentiality.
Seek
to ensure that no-one is unlawfully discriminated against.
Ensure
that staff are helped to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills and
achieve their full potential
Ensure
that judgements about colleagues (including appraisals and references) are
consistent, fair and unbiased and are properly founded.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a business partner to
the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service (GMS). To provide HR and OD expert advice, the post
holder will be required to take the lead on HR, OD and Training and Development
issues for their allocated areas, advising and recommending actions to Heads of
Department, the GMS Executive team and Partnership Board thereby ensuring
compliance with employment law and governance requirements. To build and deliver a people strategy that
will underpin our ambition to operate regionwide as a single virtual team,
delivering a high quality, equitable and efficient service for our patients including very complex workforce planning and
employee relations issues. To take a lead role on initiatives, within the GMS,
relating to workforce modernisation, staff engagement, health and wellbeing,
workforce efficiency & productivity through effective people management. To
identify and address development needs in relation to people management skills,
capacity and capability. Working with
partner Trust line managers and HR leads on effective appraisal and personal
development implementation with CSUs.
The
postholder is required to maintain knowledge on leading practice on workforce
transformation. This will require a deep understanding of GMS challenges and
opportunities to jointly develop strategies and delivery plans to achieve
workforce transformation aligned to identified People Priorities. The postholder
holds full accountability for the implementation of effective HR and OD
approaches across their GMS, and for the quality of advice given on HR and OD
issues to the GMS management teams.
To perform
effectively in the role the post holder will be expected to have the following
behaviours and skills:
Accept
responsibility and accountability for own actions and decisions
Take
responsibility for own learning and development and share learning and
knowledge with others.
Using
resources available in an effective, efficient and timely manner having proper
regard to the best interests of the Trust.
Respect
confidentiality.
Seek
to ensure that no-one is unlawfully discriminated against.
Ensure
that staff are helped to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills and
achieve their full potential
Ensure
that judgements about colleagues (including appraisals and references) are
consistent, fair and unbiased and are properly founded.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in HR and / or OD -related specialism or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of achievement in HR and OD management within a complex organisation and/or system.
- Experience of embedding innovative Workforce Transformation in a complex organisation
- Demonstrable experience of collaborative working across team and organisational boundaries.
- Experience of highly complex change management projects
Desirable
- Previous experience as an HR business partner
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Comprehensive expert HR and or OD knowledge across a wide range of areas.
- Knowledge of the latest and most impactful workforce transformation initiatives.
- NHS knowledge or experience is not an essential or desired competence for this role.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Role model for equality and diversity.
- Effective communication, including in highly-charged and emotive situations
- Ability to influence and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in HR and / or OD -related specialism or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of achievement in HR and OD management within a complex organisation and/or system.
- Experience of embedding innovative Workforce Transformation in a complex organisation
- Demonstrable experience of collaborative working across team and organisational boundaries.
- Experience of highly complex change management projects
Desirable
- Previous experience as an HR business partner
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Comprehensive expert HR and or OD knowledge across a wide range of areas.
- Knowledge of the latest and most impactful workforce transformation initiatives.
- NHS knowledge or experience is not an essential or desired competence for this role.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Role model for equality and diversity.
- Effective communication, including in highly-charged and emotive situations
- Ability to influence and motivate others
Additional information
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).
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