HR Business Partner

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2024

Job summary

A job where you really can make a big difference.

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.

Your main base will be in Aylesbury with minimal travel across site. We operate a hybrid model of on site and home working.

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.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Care Group 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 Care Group 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 Care Group/Directorate Business Plan and Human Resources Strategy.
Work with managers and HR colleagues to develop an action plan to improve staff engagement in the Care Group and across the Trust.
Provide expert change management advice ensuring effective consultation processes are followed in line with employment law and best practice.
To be familiar with the Trust's computerised HR information system and input, retrieve andreport information as required.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

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.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

434-C6231712

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

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, Qualification & Training

Essential

Degree level education or equivalent.
Graduate CIPD member; relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.

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.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Proven, project management skills.
Ability to build credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust with partners in the organisation and proactively contributing to organisational success.
Ability to effectively deliver training to a range of audiences using interactive approaches to aid learning.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

Degree level education or equivalent.
Graduate CIPD member; relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.

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.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Proven, project management skills.
Ability to build credibility by demonstrating the organisation's values, building trust with partners in the organisation and proactively contributing to organisational success.
Ability to effectively deliver training to a range of audiences using interactive approaches to aid learning.

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.