Job summary
This is a varied and challenging but most of all a hugely rewarding role. Reporting to the Head of Divisional HR you will be an experienced strategic People Manager who can partner with the organisation to deliver high quality strategic and operational workforce support to ensure best practice people management within your areas of responsibility and across the wider People and OD function.
Divisional Heads of HR will also be the designated lead on various Trust-wide workforce initiatives, projects and programmes, with responsibility for development and implementation. You will be an inclusive and engaging leader with drive and vision to support us in our mission to ensure we are providing a service which is fit for purpose now and also fit for the future.
The post holder will lead within a dedicated Business area on the delivery of Employee Relations Case Work to ensure the provision of a cohesive, standardised service that delivers consistently high standards of advice, investigations, outcomes and support to the managers and staff within the Trust, in line with a Just Culture approach. Working in close collaboration with the wider People team to ensure delivery of a professional and high-quality ER service to the Trust, Divisions and departments and ensuring we close the loop with our Organisational Learning from cases.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the introduction of a Group way of working, embedding Just Culture, improving employee experience and retention are amongst our top priorities and we are looking for a progressive and creative people expert who champions people above process, displays compassionate and inclusive leadership and is able to develop excellent relationships with key stakeholders.At the same time you must ensure you maintain effective governance processes mitigating risk, and ensuring the team you lead work and deliver with colleagues in a collaborative way.You will ensure the effectiveness of portfolio facing transactional, operational and strategic business partnering, always ensuring a prioritised, fair, consistent and timely approach to all associated work and projects. Working closely with Leadership, Culture and Organisational Development colleagues to ensure the delivery of portfolio specific people plans and solutions to issues evolving and presenting you will be part of continued journey of embedding a 'just and learning culture' across the Trust. Providing senior level specialist and employment law advice to senior managers and clinicians in the organisation.With experience of workforce planning, organisational change; use of data and evidence based practice, together with a strong commitment to listening and involving employees in decision making and shaping plans you will have experience of all aspects of the employee life cycle.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will also provide assurance to the People Directorate team on the quality of the services provided through improved key performance indicators and the provision of robust reporting and auditing processes.
As Divisional Head of HR you will be accountable for the delivery of a first class HR & OD service to a dedicated business unit, leading a team and partnering with others to achieve this.
The People & OD Directorate are keen supporters in developing and growing their own staff, with plans in place that involves career progression and development opportunities.
Please note this is a hybrid role with a flexible mix of home working and an on-site presence across our sites at Lincoln, Boston, Grantham, Louth and any other satellite sites as may be required.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will also provide assurance to the People Directorate team on the quality of the services provided through improved key performance indicators and the provision of robust reporting and auditing processes.
As Divisional Head of HR you will be accountable for the delivery of a first class HR & OD service to a dedicated business unit, leading a team and partnering with others to achieve this.
The People & OD Directorate are keen supporters in developing and growing their own staff, with plans in place that involves career progression and development opportunities.
Please note this is a hybrid role with a flexible mix of home working and an on-site presence across our sites at Lincoln, Boston, Grantham, Louth and any other satellite sites as may be required.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 7 standard of education (e.g. masters) or equivalent experience
- CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent qualification or experience
- Evidence of continuing academic and professional training and development (CPD)
Desirable
- Formal training in workshop/ meeting facilitation
- Accredited coach
- Trained mediator
- Trained mentor
- Level 2 Certified English and Maths (GCSE/Functional Skills) as this is a requirement for many learning programmes/professional development pathways
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of Business Partnering in a complex organisational environment
- Extensive current knowledge of Employment Law, TUPE and HR best practice. Sound and strategic knowledge of HR casework complexities and of employment law and regulation
- In-depth experience of Strategic Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Substantial experience of delivering advice and guidance to senior managers, advising on complex employee relations issues which may have a significant level of ambiguity, exploring options and associated risks
- Experience sufficient to mentor, coach, advise and support senior leaders and line managers in dealing with the full range of people issues likely to be encountered in a large and complex organisation
- Significant experience of leading negotiation and consultations with Trade Unions and Staff Associations together with evidence of partnership working that has had positive outcomes
- Experience of leading on, or providing the HR support and expertise to, organisational change/ transformation projects. Sound knowledge and experience of workforce and service redesign and associated techniques
- Experience of enabling a positive and sustainable culture shift to deliver positive employment experience and improve service performance
- Understanding the people and workforce agenda in the NHS
- In depth and highly specialised knowledge over a range functions acquired through both management training and learning to an appropriate level combined with broad experience gained over an extended period including an understanding and knowledge of HR and Workforce issues and theories
- Ability to convert theoretical concepts into operational solutions to deliver successful outcomes
- Experience of strong leadership, inspiring others to deliver transformational projects and impactful results
- Experience writing and implementing Policy and Strategy
- Experience of managing changing priorities and complex situations. Ability to take responsibility for and resolve complex issues, undertaking research to develop options and taking appropriate advice and guidance
- Knowledge and understanding of working in a wider system of integrated care
- Experience of successful management at a senior level and developing and leading high performing teams
- Experience of managing a diverse group of staff to ensure effective service delivery
- Experience of planning the use of resources and contributing to financial decisions
- Experience of managing and controlling budgets, resources and funding
- Successful experience of planning and implementing change
- A sound understanding of the social, economic and political environment of the Trust and working with staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-unionised environment
- Specialist experience in a specific area of HRM, e.g. workforce redesign, reward management, employee relations
- Agenda for Change job evaluation trained
- Knowledge of NHS workforce development issues, NHS national conditions of service, NHS national policy including the NHS People Plan and how they apply to healthcare workforce development
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- High level verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to write policy, plans, complex reports and engage with employees, managers and partners
- Confident in using ICT systems relevant to role, including Management Information Systems and MS Office
- Excellent analytical skills with an aptitude for developing innovative solutions to complex issues
- High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and manage team(s) and articulate the vision for the directorate
- Can effectively balance own work, priorities and deadlines against conflicting priorities and strategic delivery
- Can encourage the application of new ideas, contribute to strategic planning and manage change
- Capable of leading programmes, projects or initiatives, which have significant resources and strategic impact
- The ability to influence, network and use professional judgement and diplomacy to make outcome focussed decisions
- The ability to collaborate and work across Integrated Care Boards
- Able to develop and deliver strategic objectives for directorate and contribute to delivery of organisational objectives
- Confidence, resilience and ability to work under pressure
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly - some evening work may be required
- Contribute to a positive working environment ensuring commitment to equality and diversity
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 7 standard of education (e.g. masters) or equivalent experience
- CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent qualification or experience
- Evidence of continuing academic and professional training and development (CPD)
Desirable
- Formal training in workshop/ meeting facilitation
- Accredited coach
- Trained mediator
- Trained mentor
- Level 2 Certified English and Maths (GCSE/Functional Skills) as this is a requirement for many learning programmes/professional development pathways
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of Business Partnering in a complex organisational environment
- Extensive current knowledge of Employment Law, TUPE and HR best practice. Sound and strategic knowledge of HR casework complexities and of employment law and regulation
- In-depth experience of Strategic Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Substantial experience of delivering advice and guidance to senior managers, advising on complex employee relations issues which may have a significant level of ambiguity, exploring options and associated risks
- Experience sufficient to mentor, coach, advise and support senior leaders and line managers in dealing with the full range of people issues likely to be encountered in a large and complex organisation
- Significant experience of leading negotiation and consultations with Trade Unions and Staff Associations together with evidence of partnership working that has had positive outcomes
- Experience of leading on, or providing the HR support and expertise to, organisational change/ transformation projects. Sound knowledge and experience of workforce and service redesign and associated techniques
- Experience of enabling a positive and sustainable culture shift to deliver positive employment experience and improve service performance
- Understanding the people and workforce agenda in the NHS
- In depth and highly specialised knowledge over a range functions acquired through both management training and learning to an appropriate level combined with broad experience gained over an extended period including an understanding and knowledge of HR and Workforce issues and theories
- Ability to convert theoretical concepts into operational solutions to deliver successful outcomes
- Experience of strong leadership, inspiring others to deliver transformational projects and impactful results
- Experience writing and implementing Policy and Strategy
- Experience of managing changing priorities and complex situations. Ability to take responsibility for and resolve complex issues, undertaking research to develop options and taking appropriate advice and guidance
- Knowledge and understanding of working in a wider system of integrated care
- Experience of successful management at a senior level and developing and leading high performing teams
- Experience of managing a diverse group of staff to ensure effective service delivery
- Experience of planning the use of resources and contributing to financial decisions
- Experience of managing and controlling budgets, resources and funding
- Successful experience of planning and implementing change
- A sound understanding of the social, economic and political environment of the Trust and working with staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-unionised environment
- Specialist experience in a specific area of HRM, e.g. workforce redesign, reward management, employee relations
- Agenda for Change job evaluation trained
- Knowledge of NHS workforce development issues, NHS national conditions of service, NHS national policy including the NHS People Plan and how they apply to healthcare workforce development
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- High level verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to write policy, plans, complex reports and engage with employees, managers and partners
- Confident in using ICT systems relevant to role, including Management Information Systems and MS Office
- Excellent analytical skills with an aptitude for developing innovative solutions to complex issues
- High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and manage team(s) and articulate the vision for the directorate
- Can effectively balance own work, priorities and deadlines against conflicting priorities and strategic delivery
- Can encourage the application of new ideas, contribute to strategic planning and manage change
- Capable of leading programmes, projects or initiatives, which have significant resources and strategic impact
- The ability to influence, network and use professional judgement and diplomacy to make outcome focussed decisions
- The ability to collaborate and work across Integrated Care Boards
- Able to develop and deliver strategic objectives for directorate and contribute to delivery of organisational objectives
- Confidence, resilience and ability to work under pressure
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly - some evening work may be required
- Contribute to a positive working environment ensuring commitment to equality and diversity
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
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).
