Job summary
HR Business Partner, part time 30 to 34 hours a week
A job where you really can make a big difference.
Due to career progression for our current post holder a fantastic opportunity has become available for aHuman Resources Business Partnerto join the HR Best Practice Team - winner of non-clinical team of the year award.
Join us and take a leading role in developing our workforce as we in Buckinghamshire start our journey as one of eightIntegrated Care Systems (ICS) in the country. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a key partner in the Buckinghamshire system and the next few months will see us lead the way in developing new models of care as we strive to meet our ambition of being one of the safest healthcare systems in the country.
To succeed you will need to have demonstrable customer focus, experience of leading on complex employee relations including change management, resourcing and workforce planning expertise at a transactional and strategic level. Innovative in your approach, you will understand how HR adds value, will develop effective solutions and fully engage with senior leaders and other stakeholders to support the delivery of our transformation agenda.
Your main base will be in Aylesbury with minimal travel across site. We operate a hybrid model of on site and home working.
30 to 34 hours per week.
For an informal discussion please contact Jenny Ford
07866 172075
j.harper-wright@nhs.net
Closing date; 10th December 2023
Main duties of the job
- As part of the Divisional management team, lead the local implementation of the human resources aspects of the divisional business plan, assisting managers in developing and implementing their service strategy, offering specialist advice and support to identify the workforce implications that flow from the strategy and develop initiatives to implement changes that improve performance.
- To proactively develop and implement an HR service to a designated Division which supports the work of the Trust through establishing, maintaining and improving people management practices and skills within the Trust, and addresses the issues outlined in the Trust and Divisional/Directorate Business Plan and Human Resources Strategy.
- As part of the Divisional workforce planning and business planning process, work with managers to identify changes to the workforce that will achieve future service needs and cost reduction targets, for example, through reduction in agency usage.
- Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Trust's HR Strategy to ensure interdependency between the Trust's strategic objectives and the local requirements of the Division. Ensure that the Trust's workforce is used effectively and developed appropriatelyto meet service needs and in support of the Trust's values.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent.
- Graduate CIPD member; relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice.
- An understanding of core employment policies and practices to enable the training and coaching of others.
- Knowledge and appreciation of strategies to overcome resistance to change.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant generalist HR management experience in a large, complex and unionised organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of independently managing highly complex and sensitive ER cases.
- Demonstrable experience of supporting ER panels, including appeals.
- Experience of HR information systems and reporting, including ESR.
- Experience of acting as a change agent, working proactively to make departmental and organisational change happen.
- Experience of designing, supporting and implementing HR interventions at a strategic level.
Desirable
- Experience of policy consultation, development & implementation.
- Demonstrable experience of being HR lead on employment tribunal cases.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to build credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust with partners in the organisation and proactively contributing to organisational success.
- Proven networking skills on different levels, employing use of tact, influence and persuasion as appropriate.
- Good IT skills, including use of MS Excel and Word.
- Highly numerate, with the ability to analyse and interpret numerical and/or statistical workforce data.
- Ability to write coherent reports, policies and processes.
Desirable
- Proven, project management skills.
- Ability to effectively deliver training to a range of audiences using interactive approaches to aid learning.
- Line management experience.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent.
- Graduate CIPD member; relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice.
- An understanding of core employment policies and practices to enable the training and coaching of others.
- Knowledge and appreciation of strategies to overcome resistance to change.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant generalist HR management experience in a large, complex and unionised organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of independently managing highly complex and sensitive ER cases.
- Demonstrable experience of supporting ER panels, including appeals.
- Experience of HR information systems and reporting, including ESR.
- Experience of acting as a change agent, working proactively to make departmental and organisational change happen.
- Experience of designing, supporting and implementing HR interventions at a strategic level.
Desirable
- Experience of policy consultation, development & implementation.
- Demonstrable experience of being HR lead on employment tribunal cases.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to build credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust with partners in the organisation and proactively contributing to organisational success.
- Proven networking skills on different levels, employing use of tact, influence and persuasion as appropriate.
- Good IT skills, including use of MS Excel and Word.
- Highly numerate, with the ability to analyse and interpret numerical and/or statistical workforce data.
- Ability to write coherent reports, policies and processes.
Desirable
- Proven, project management skills.
- Ability to effectively deliver training to a range of audiences using interactive approaches to aid learning.
- Line management 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
