Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Human Resources Business Partner

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity, to join the North Mid HRBP team, to support the HR Business Partner to provide comprehensive human resource (HR) support for designated clinical /corporate Divisions regarding resourcing, organisational change, employee relations (ER) and terms and conditions of employment. The role will support the forward planning, transformation and performance of the workforce.

The role will support the Divisional Business Partner to assist the Division and the HR and Organisational Development (OD) Directorate in achieving workforce key performance indicators (KPI's). The role includes involvement in the design and delivery of training and development interventions in conjunction with other HR&OD colleagues to help increase management capability within the Division and supporting strategies to improve performance where needed.

To support the HR Business Partners by developing and contributing to workforce plans that support local and corporate business strategies for the Divisions.

The role is responsible for ensuring professional customer focused HR advice and coaching support is provided and will support on designated Trust-wide HR developments as agreed with the HR Business Partner, Head of ER and the Director of People and Culture for Northmid

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • To lead on specific workforce projects as designated by the HR Business Partner, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE)

  • Work with divisions to ensure success in the National Staff Survey including the formulation of action plans in response to the

  • Review and develop HR policies and procedures, as directed by the HR Policy Lead, ensuring effective communication and implementation across the

  • To attend directorate operational meetings where required, providing workforce updates and support on operational issues.
  • Effectively progress the equalities agenda of a diverse workforce, in line with the Trust's inclusion, diversity and equality agenda.

    Monitor and analyse workforce reports, ensuring managers adhere to timescales and Trust policies.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of High cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-NMUH-7167656

Job locations

North MIDDLESEX university hospital site

North Middlesex Health unit

Sterling Way

N18 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member
  • CIPD Level 7 member (or evidence they are working towards)
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
  • Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
  • Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
  • In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
  • Experience of advising managers on complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
  • Experience of supporting effective organisational change initiatives, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
  • Well -developed understanding and awareness of best - practice employee relations methodologies
  • Experience of working in a multi -unionised environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of workforce planning to support divisional strategies
  • Experience of preparing Employment Tribunal information
  • Knowledge and experience of working with HR Business Partner model
Skills and aptitudes Essential criteria
  • Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomes
  • Able to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues
  • Able to prepare reports and correspondence to respond to complex cases
  • Able to work through sub functions of workforce to provide effective service to the business
  • Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations
  • Able to advise managers on case management issues related to terms and conditions, discipline, capability, grievance or change management
  • Well -developed influencing and negotiating skills
  • Able to make judgements and advise managers on options for action and associated risks

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member
  • CIPD Level 7 member (or evidence they are working towards)
Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria
  • Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
  • Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
  • In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
  • Experience of advising managers on complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
  • Experience of supporting effective organisational change initiatives, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
  • Well -developed understanding and awareness of best - practice employee relations methodologies
  • Experience of working in a multi -unionised environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of workforce planning to support divisional strategies
  • Experience of preparing Employment Tribunal information
  • Knowledge and experience of working with HR Business Partner model
Skills and aptitudes Essential criteria
  • Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomes
  • Able to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues
  • Able to prepare reports and correspondence to respond to complex cases
  • Able to work through sub functions of workforce to provide effective service to the business
  • Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations
  • Able to advise managers on case management issues related to terms and conditions, discipline, capability, grievance or change management
  • Well -developed influencing and negotiating skills
  • Able to make judgements and advise managers on options for action and associated risks

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
  • Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
  • In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomes
  • Able to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues
  • Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
  • Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
  • In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomes
  • Able to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues
  • Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North MIDDLESEX university hospital site

North Middlesex Health unit

Sterling Way

N18 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North MIDDLESEX university hospital site

North Middlesex Health unit

Sterling Way

N18 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Business Partner

Prathibha Bhat

prathibha.bhat@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of High cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-NMUH-7167656

Job locations

North MIDDLESEX university hospital site

North Middlesex Health unit

Sterling Way

N18 1QX


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