About this role
Job summary
Make a difference. Drive innovation. Shape the future workforce.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as an Assistant Director of HR: Recruitment and Workforce Innovation on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis. A fantastic opportunity to develop strategically, lead high-performing teams and drive innovative workforce solutions.
Main duties of the job
As the Assistant Director, you will lead our Medical Workforce, Recruitment, Workforce Information and Apprenticeship services. You will provide strategic leadership and have overall responsibility for the delivery of a quality, comprehensive and customer focused professional HR service that is aligned to the strategic and operational needs of the Trust. This is a great opportunity to join the HR Leadership Team in a key strategic role.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide strategic leadership and overall responsibility for the delivery of a quality, comprehensive and customer focused professional HR service that is aligned to the strategic and operational needs of the Foundation Trust. To support the organisation to be effective, fit for purpose and to achieve its strategic objectives.
To oversee the implementation of HR best practice. Lead on the operational delivery and implementation of assigned People Strategy Work Plans, providing responsive and supportive solutions to on-going transformation and innovation within the Foundation Trust. Work closely with Divisional leaders, to ensure that programmes of work enables the Trust to transform according to wider strategic plans, meet its objectives and deliver against targets.
Through the delivery of a professional HR Service, to ensure the Foundation Trust applies and maintains high standards of best HR practice that reflects changing employment legislation and trends, delivers operational and financial efficiency in order to develop a modern and healthy workplace for all employees.
Lead on the development, review and implementation of HR policies as appropriate, interpreting and researching employment law and national NHS policy ensuring that legislative changes are reflected into policy, practice and process. Providing guidance and training to Managers to ensure that HR policy and good employment practice is applied at all times and leading the strategic workforce plan for the Trust.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Proven significant previous experience of working in a senior human resources professional role in NHS organisations, or extensive equivalent experience in an equally diverse and complex organisation Demonstrable experience of working in a large, complex, unionised organisation, including having responsibility for recruitment and retention, reward, people management and policy development. Experience of leading and managing a team Experience of building personal and professional credibility with managers, employees, professional associations and external stakeholders and experience of influencing different stakeholders.
Desirable
Experience of workforce planning within a large complex and diverse organisation. Experience of dealing with Employment Tribunals and Early Conciliation claims including attending hearings Financial / budgetary management experience
Skills Essential
Highly developed and effective interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal. Computer literate with keyboard skills
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Extensive knowledge across the range of HR practices, policies and approaches to reward and recognition Working knowledge and understanding of employment legislation including the Tribunal system
Desirable
Knowledge of the Pay and Conditions for Medical and Dental Staff. Extensive specialist knowledge and understanding of NHS Agenda for Change and Medical Staff Terms and Conditions Knowledge of the current issues facing the NHS and delivery of care to patients and its impact on the HR agenda
Qualifications Essential
Chartered Member CIPD (Level 7 CIPD) Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate having attained experience of an equivalent level Evidence of continuing professional development
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.
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Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)