HR & OD Business Partner

NHS England

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Job summary

The HR & OD Business Partner will be responsible for delivering an effective service supporting managers, staff and Strategic Heads of HR/OD and HR/OD Lead Business Partners across regions and corporate directorates.

Reporting into a Strategic HR&OD Business Partner they will have specific responsibility for the following:

Ensuring leadership and team development is given a focus to support delivery, culture change and the professionalism of the service;
Leading the provision of an efficient, effective, high quality professional, strategic and well-co-ordinated HR & OD service to directors and managers;
Supporting the Strategic HR & OD BP/Head of HR & OD with the development, delivery and implementation of key HR & OD strategies, plans and procedures;
Providing strategic professional advice on complex HR and OD issues in order to facilitate timely and safe resolutions and improve quality, efficiency, productivity and cost, where appropriate;
Contributing to the continual improvement of HR & OD policies, systems and processes in line with best practice and relevant employment legislation;
Working in partnership with key customers to develop and deliver HR & OD plans which includes, but not limited, talent, performance, resourcing, engagement and capability development, supporting leaders and managers to deliver HR & OD performance;
Working autonomously, including planning and prioritising own work and commitments

Main duties of the job

Key Functional Responsibilities

Operational

As a senior lead working internally and externally to deliver projects, initiatives and services to time and in a cost effective
To support the identification and sharing of best practice in [discipline] to support service improvement.
To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.
Support the portfolio of programmes/projects in demonstrating value for money tracking, managing and delivering agreed
Provide specialist advice and prepare strategic reports and briefings for directors and stakeholders.
In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports.

Key Working Relationships

Communicates and provides highly complex information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. (verbal, written and numerical)
Present highly complex information about projects, initiatives and services to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting.
Commit to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of contentious issues.
Support matrix working internally and collaborative working across organisations

About us

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 a year per annum (excluding London HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-COR-11-22447-A

Job locations

NHS England

London/Leeds

SE1 8UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Shortlisting Criteria:

Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD) or able to evidence having commenced the upgrading process with CIPD or willing to undertake accreditation

Experienced in HR and OD business partnering, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into clear HR and OD deliverables and project, providing constructive challenge and support to line managers at all levels to improve line management standards.

Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.

Ability to use informed persuasion to influence and negotiate effectively with others in potentially sensitive and contentious situations.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £58,972, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Shortlisting Criteria:

Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD) or able to evidence having commenced the upgrading process with CIPD or willing to undertake accreditation

Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.

Ability to use informed persuasion to influence and negotiate effectively with others in potentially sensitive and contentious situations.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Professional Membership

Essential

Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD) or able to evidence having commenced the upgrading process with CIPD or willing to undertake accreditation

Experience

Essential

Experienced in HR and OD business partnering, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into clear HR and OD deliverables and project, providing constructive challenge and support to line managers at all levels to improve line management standards.

Skills

Essential

Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
Ability to use informed persuasion to influence and negotiate effectively with others in potentially sensitive and contentious situations.

Person Specification

Professional Membership

Essential

Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD) or able to evidence having commenced the upgrading process with CIPD or willing to undertake accreditation

Experience

Essential

Experienced in HR and OD business partnering, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into clear HR and OD deliverables and project, providing constructive challenge and support to line managers at all levels to improve line management standards.

Skills

Essential

Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
Ability to use informed persuasion to influence and negotiate effectively with others in potentially sensitive and contentious situations.

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).

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