Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Partner to join one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts, based in Bristol.
As the strategic divisional People Partner in the Core Clinical Services Division, you will work as a key member of the senior management team to identify and deliver the people implications of strategic business and transformation plans and strategically lead priorities for people activity, in line with Trust values and behaviours.
You will play a key role in the delivery of workforce solutions, interventions and actions and will work collaboratively with leaders from within the division and wider Trust. Providing expert Human Resources leadership, you will be partnering and coaching senior leaders to effectively transform services and enable the delivery of exceptional clinical services.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
- Workforce Modernisation
- Workforce Planning and Resourcing
- Workforce Performance
- Team Management and Development
- Change Management
- HR Practice
- Employee Relations
- Partnership Working
- Development of People Policy and Practice
- Coaching and Development
- Reward and Recognition
- Wellbeing and Engagement
- Corporate Duties
About us
You will provide senior HR support to the Core Clinical Services Division which encompasses : Pathology, Imaging, Endoscopy, Pharmacy, Centralised Outpatients, Clinical Equipment Services and Therapies.
The Division provides services to the local population of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, as well as regional national and international services.
We are committed to treating each patient as an individual, with respect and dignity, and aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for service users.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the senior management team within the Core Clinical Services division, identify and deliver the people strategy in line with divisional business plans and objectives as well as wider Trust strategy.
Agree people priorities to support the division, in line with agreed Trust values and behaviours.
Develop, lead, and deliver focused people interventions to support the divisions strategic and operational plans, utilising support available through the People and Transformation Division.
Deliver high quality advice to managers and staff and contribute to the continued improvement and development of the People and Transformation service.
Monitor the delivery of transactional people services that support the division, working alongside the People and Transformation division to ensure performance and quality targets are met and that managers receive a high-quality service.
Take a lead role in supporting the delivery of people elements of the transformation agenda including improvement, organisational change, and resourcing projects.
Ensure the provision of intelligent, timely and relevant people advice and support, to develop and deliver solutions.
Help to build and sustain people management capacity through effective coaching of managers in the application of policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the senior management team within the Core Clinical Services division, identify and deliver the people strategy in line with divisional business plans and objectives as well as wider Trust strategy.
Agree people priorities to support the division, in line with agreed Trust values and behaviours.
Develop, lead, and deliver focused people interventions to support the divisions strategic and operational plans, utilising support available through the People and Transformation Division.
Deliver high quality advice to managers and staff and contribute to the continued improvement and development of the People and Transformation service.
Monitor the delivery of transactional people services that support the division, working alongside the People and Transformation division to ensure performance and quality targets are met and that managers receive a high-quality service.
Take a lead role in supporting the delivery of people elements of the transformation agenda including improvement, organisational change, and resourcing projects.
Ensure the provision of intelligent, timely and relevant people advice and support, to develop and deliver solutions.
Help to build and sustain people management capacity through effective coaching of managers in the application of policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
- CIPD qualified and Chartered Member of the CIPD.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as an HR Practitioner.
Desirable
- Further education qualification in human resource management or business management related studies.
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant operational human resources experience with experience of developing the workforce aspects of operational business plans.
- Experience of developing and implementing HR policies, covering organismal development, including supporting / completing management investigations, grievances, discipline, appeals, performance management, capability, and organisational change. (redundancy).
- Evidence of leading the workforce elements of key organisational change programmes and devising solutions that ensure consistency.
- Experience of advising managers on complex change processes including reorganisation, redundancy, and service transfers.
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions, towards shared goals, with evidence of achieving organisational outcomes.
- Experience of preparing and presenting cases at internal or external appeals / employment tribunals.
- Experience in promoting the equality and diversity agenda and ability to evidence achievements in relation to organisational equality and diversity objectives.
Desirable
- Experience in applying a business partnering approach and working with managers to develop services, applying human resource expertise to provide solutions to complex problems.
- Experience of developing and implementing people strategies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a manner which is clear, fluent, persuasive, non-judgmental, and enhances professional credibility.
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret complex information and to summarise key issues clearly and concisely.
- Ability and experience in developing and delivering training / learning / coaching interventions to managers, on a range of human resources related subjects.
- Ability to act as a role model and advocate best practice across the organisation, which promotes equality, fairness, dignity and respect and embraces diversity.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate and deliver Coaching skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritise effectively, and work to tight deadlines and targets.
- Ability to constructively challenge, fairly and sensitively.
- Team player with the ability to effectively motivate others.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
- CIPD qualified and Chartered Member of the CIPD.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as an HR Practitioner.
Desirable
- Further education qualification in human resource management or business management related studies.
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant operational human resources experience with experience of developing the workforce aspects of operational business plans.
- Experience of developing and implementing HR policies, covering organismal development, including supporting / completing management investigations, grievances, discipline, appeals, performance management, capability, and organisational change. (redundancy).
- Evidence of leading the workforce elements of key organisational change programmes and devising solutions that ensure consistency.
- Experience of advising managers on complex change processes including reorganisation, redundancy, and service transfers.
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions, towards shared goals, with evidence of achieving organisational outcomes.
- Experience of preparing and presenting cases at internal or external appeals / employment tribunals.
- Experience in promoting the equality and diversity agenda and ability to evidence achievements in relation to organisational equality and diversity objectives.
Desirable
- Experience in applying a business partnering approach and working with managers to develop services, applying human resource expertise to provide solutions to complex problems.
- Experience of developing and implementing people strategies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a manner which is clear, fluent, persuasive, non-judgmental, and enhances professional credibility.
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret complex information and to summarise key issues clearly and concisely.
- Ability and experience in developing and delivering training / learning / coaching interventions to managers, on a range of human resources related subjects.
- Ability to act as a role model and advocate best practice across the organisation, which promotes equality, fairness, dignity and respect and embraces diversity.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate and deliver Coaching skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritise effectively, and work to tight deadlines and targets.
- Ability to constructively challenge, fairly and sensitively.
- Team player with the ability to effectively motivate others.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
