Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
17/03/2025
Planned Interview
Date
26/03/2025
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology CSU (Clinical Service
Unit) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for a Deputy HR Business
Partner. In this role you will work
closely with the Senior Management Team in the Pathology CSU and colleagues
in across HR to support the development and implementation of a range of
significant workforce projects and priorities. This will include but is not
limited to:
Supporting the move of staff to our
new, purpose built Centre for Pathology Medicine at St James University
Hospital site
Building robust plans to improve
retention and support staff engagement
Supporting Service Leads and the
Senior Leadership Team to improve staff wellbeing and inclusion
Working in partnership with teams
across HR and the CSU to fully understand the challenges that are unique to
this workforce and collaboratively identifying solutions and strategies to
tackle them
If
you are passionate about making a difference this will be a great opportunity
to shape the future of the workforce in this highly valued service.
If
you are interested please get in touch with Robyn Swain, Senior HR Business
Partner -robyn.swain@nhs.net to discuss this opportunity further.
Planned
interview date: Wednesday 26th March
Main duties of the job
A
day in the life of a Deputy HR Business Partner in Pathology may look like:
9.00-10.30
Facilitate a conversation at the CSU Leadership Time Out on how we can
improve retention and staff survey results across the CSU
10.30-11.00
Meet with the Trust Health and Wellbeing lead to learn about good practice
across other CSUs that you can implement in Pathology
11.00-12.00
Peer support meeting with Deputy HR Business Partners from across LTHT to
share ideas, learning and plans for activity taking place across the
organisation
12.30-13.30
Meet with a Service Lead to create a plan to tackle on-going staff engagement
challenges
13.30-15.30
Desk time to work on drafting the Operational Workforce Plan for the CSU
15.30-16.00
Check in with the Senior HR Business Partner to discuss progress and escalate
and get support for any sticking points
We
are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced professional who
bring energy to tackling some of the key workforce issues we face in
Pathology. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of
workforce challenges and priorities, and the challenges facing the workforce
now and in the future. You will lead
by example in terms of promoting and upholding the Leeds Way and will
continue to drive a culture of continuous improvement around recruitment,
learning and development to achieve our LTHT People Priorities.
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility.
They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as
important to how we work. Our five
values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
WEST
YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder shall be responsible for the following duties:
1. To work with the CSU Tri-team and
SHRBP to create bespoke innovative workforce plans that support the planning,
development and implementation of CSU Strategies and the People Priorities.
2. Working with the CSU Tri Team take a
lead on planning and co-ordinating all workforce and people priority
activities relating to the delivery of the people priority elements of the
CSU workforce plans.
3. In collaboration with the CSU Tri
Team deliver the workforce element of the CSU workforce plans in accordance
with targets and to meet key milestone plans.
4. To be responsible for the
communication of key milestones, programme and project plans to the CSU
Tri-teams, SHRBP, ensuring that the CSUs and wider clinical and non-clinical
teams are kept fully informed of forthcoming milestones and activities.
5. To actively liaise with LTHT
Work-stream Leads for the Workforce Strategy of work to include: the Equality
and Diversity and Flexible Working Health and wellbeing workstreams.
6. To assist the CSU Tri Team and SHRBP
on initiatives to progress the Trusts agreed People Priorities, working
collaboratively with both managers and HR colleagues from Corporate Centres
of Excellence.
7. To identify and address development
needs in relation to people management skills, capacity and capability within
the CSUs on behalf of the Tri team and SHRBP.
8. To assist the CSU Tri Team and SHBRP
on Trust wide projects and/or programmes of work if required.
9. To assist the CSU Tri Team and SHRBP
by facilitating and supporting effective organisational change in respect of
behaviours and values, service improvement initiatives, equality and
diversity and corporate social responsibility.
10. Develop data and triangulation of
metrics to support to assist the CSU/SHRBP in developing appropriate action.
11. Provide assurance to the CSU Tri Team
and SHRBP in relation to actions, progress and outcomes.
12. To participate in departmental inputs
for the project delivery and procurement processes for any planned software
applications.
13. Responsible for the operation of one
or more information systems in a department / at service level
14. To deliver the planned projects in
time and on budget.
15. To establish and lead project working
groups and lead on the delivery of activities for the CSU to support the
delivery of the workforce plans.
16. Analysis of complex data to provide
reports to demonstrate the progress of the programme of work.
17. To be the lead in planning and
co-ordinating meetings across the CSU to support the effective and planned
delivery of the workforce plans.
18. To work with partners within the ICS
and city wide system to ensure pathway working is a priority to ensure better
patient outcomes and a home first approach
19. To work with a wide range of
stakeholders to drive the achievement of the Resourcing and Promotion of
People Plan project milestones, offering expert advice where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder shall be responsible for the following duties:
1. To work with the CSU Tri-team and
SHRBP to create bespoke innovative workforce plans that support the planning,
development and implementation of CSU Strategies and the People Priorities.
2. Working with the CSU Tri Team take a
lead on planning and co-ordinating all workforce and people priority
activities relating to the delivery of the people priority elements of the
CSU workforce plans.
3. In collaboration with the CSU Tri
Team deliver the workforce element of the CSU workforce plans in accordance
with targets and to meet key milestone plans.
4. To be responsible for the
communication of key milestones, programme and project plans to the CSU
Tri-teams, SHRBP, ensuring that the CSUs and wider clinical and non-clinical
teams are kept fully informed of forthcoming milestones and activities.
5. To actively liaise with LTHT
Work-stream Leads for the Workforce Strategy of work to include: the Equality
and Diversity and Flexible Working Health and wellbeing workstreams.
6. To assist the CSU Tri Team and SHRBP
on initiatives to progress the Trusts agreed People Priorities, working
collaboratively with both managers and HR colleagues from Corporate Centres
of Excellence.
7. To identify and address development
needs in relation to people management skills, capacity and capability within
the CSUs on behalf of the Tri team and SHRBP.
8. To assist the CSU Tri Team and SHBRP
on Trust wide projects and/or programmes of work if required.
9. To assist the CSU Tri Team and SHRBP
by facilitating and supporting effective organisational change in respect of
behaviours and values, service improvement initiatives, equality and
diversity and corporate social responsibility.
10. Develop data and triangulation of
metrics to support to assist the CSU/SHRBP in developing appropriate action.
11. Provide assurance to the CSU Tri Team
and SHRBP in relation to actions, progress and outcomes.
12. To participate in departmental inputs
for the project delivery and procurement processes for any planned software
applications.
13. Responsible for the operation of one
or more information systems in a department / at service level
14. To deliver the planned projects in
time and on budget.
15. To establish and lead project working
groups and lead on the delivery of activities for the CSU to support the
delivery of the workforce plans.
16. Analysis of complex data to provide
reports to demonstrate the progress of the programme of work.
17. To be the lead in planning and
co-ordinating meetings across the CSU to support the effective and planned
delivery of the workforce plans.
18. To work with partners within the ICS
and city wide system to ensure pathway working is a priority to ensure better
patient outcomes and a home first approach
19. To work with a wide range of
stakeholders to drive the achievement of the Resourcing and Promotion of
People Plan project milestones, offering expert advice where required.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work under pressure within an area which is developing and fast moving, where the rules and direction of travel are not always well-defined.
- Ability to deliver reports and other papers to tight deadlines and rapidly switch between multiple pieces of work in order to respond unpredictable service demands.
- Has drive and energy to make significant progress, frequently goes above and beyond
- An ability to exercise political judgement and astuteness when working with complex and developing agendas.
- Experience of briefing and working and presenting to Board level Executives and other senior officers.
- Ability to secure engagement with well-developed leadership and confident communication skills, willing to challenge and be challenged.
- Ability to make effective decisions, making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, frequently operates in
- Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful collaborations.
- Ability to take responsibility for both own workload and that of others, being responsible for a range of complex activities, planning ahead and taking into account known requirements throughout the f
- Ability to identify and coordinate any inputs required from others, developing programme plans and managing performance against plan to ensure that tasks are allocated, performed in accordance with se
Experience
Essential
- Project Management competencies, including well developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Significant experience in a recruitment /medical staffing service of a large organisation.
- Ability to interpret national policy, legal changes and good practice guidance and translate into local Trust policies and procedures.
- A sound understanding Equality and Diversity good practice and legislation.
- Understanding of robust project governance arrangements.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with Executives, clinicians and other senior managers and teams.
- Experience of leading change programmes in large / complex organisations.
- Experience of developing and producing project plans and strategies
- Experience of managing and motivating a team or resources across a matrix delivery structure.
Desirable
- Experience of working at a strategic or Project Management level within the NHS or equivalent experience in the private sector
- Knowledge of change management practices tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of Maternity workforce deployment and regulation.
- Knowledge of key aspects of maternity appraisal and workforce development and improvement.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and including presentation skills.
- To have demonstrably strong influencing, negotiating and communication skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders and provide expert advice where require
- Able to think strategically and to analyse complex issues.
- Able to communicate highly complex sensitive information.
- Ability to challenge and positively manage and respond to challenge.
- Strong commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly and to treating others with dignity and respect and leading others to do the same.
- Ability to present highly complex issues with a range of parties, using appropriate communication and presentation skills including effective influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data, with a good working knowledge of excel.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant discipline/ or demonstration of relevant transferrable knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Project / Programme Management Qualification such as Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent experience. Post graduate qualification to Masters level or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work under pressure within an area which is developing and fast moving, where the rules and direction of travel are not always well-defined.
- Ability to deliver reports and other papers to tight deadlines and rapidly switch between multiple pieces of work in order to respond unpredictable service demands.
- Has drive and energy to make significant progress, frequently goes above and beyond
- An ability to exercise political judgement and astuteness when working with complex and developing agendas.
- Experience of briefing and working and presenting to Board level Executives and other senior officers.
- Ability to secure engagement with well-developed leadership and confident communication skills, willing to challenge and be challenged.
- Ability to make effective decisions, making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, frequently operates in
- Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful collaborations.
- Ability to take responsibility for both own workload and that of others, being responsible for a range of complex activities, planning ahead and taking into account known requirements throughout the f
- Ability to identify and coordinate any inputs required from others, developing programme plans and managing performance against plan to ensure that tasks are allocated, performed in accordance with se
Experience
Essential
- Project Management competencies, including well developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Significant experience in a recruitment /medical staffing service of a large organisation.
- Ability to interpret national policy, legal changes and good practice guidance and translate into local Trust policies and procedures.
- A sound understanding Equality and Diversity good practice and legislation.
- Understanding of robust project governance arrangements.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with Executives, clinicians and other senior managers and teams.
- Experience of leading change programmes in large / complex organisations.
- Experience of developing and producing project plans and strategies
- Experience of managing and motivating a team or resources across a matrix delivery structure.
Desirable
- Experience of working at a strategic or Project Management level within the NHS or equivalent experience in the private sector
- Knowledge of change management practices tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of Maternity workforce deployment and regulation.
- Knowledge of key aspects of maternity appraisal and workforce development and improvement.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and including presentation skills.
- To have demonstrably strong influencing, negotiating and communication skills and the ability to listen and respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders and provide expert advice where require
- Able to think strategically and to analyse complex issues.
- Able to communicate highly complex sensitive information.
- Ability to challenge and positively manage and respond to challenge.
- Strong commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly and to treating others with dignity and respect and leading others to do the same.
- Ability to present highly complex issues with a range of parties, using appropriate communication and presentation skills including effective influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data, with a good working knowledge of excel.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant discipline/ or demonstration of relevant transferrable knowledge and skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Project / Programme Management Qualification such as Prince 2 or MSP or equivalent experience. Post graduate qualification to Masters level or equivalent experience
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.
