About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic People and Workforce Business Partner (Band 8a) to join our high performing People and Workforce team. The primary objective is to support the delivery of best possible care for patients at both George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH) and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT).You will support the development of culture in both organisations, ensuring that organisational culture is characterised by kindness, engagement, inclusion, and innovation; supported by an approach of accountability, patient focus and performance delivery.You will operate across both Trusts supporting opportunities around harmonisation, simplification and Shared Services where appropriate within the function. You will take the lead in providing professional HR advice to managers across the Trust, and will support the team in developing and applying good HR practices in line with legislation and best practice. CIPD qualified, you will have considerable experience of dealing with complex grievance, absence, disciplinary and performance management issues, and you will also be able lead on highly complex transformation/organisational change initiatives. You may be required to travel around Warwickshire so access to your own transport would be helpful.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:
To support the Head of People and Workforce in ensuring the provision of a consistently high quality comprehensive range of human resources services to the Trust. To take the lead in providing professional HR advice to the Divisional managers and senior management teams within the Trust. To work autonomously to ensure:
that Human Resources issues are given a high profile and priority within the Trust;
the development and application of good HR practices in line with employment legislation and good practice;
the achievement of both national and local objectives, targets and standards;
that good staff side/management relationships are sustained.
the design and delivery of management training on HR policies and procedures
The development and implementation of HR initiatives and project
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team and Management ResponsibilitiesTo support the Chief People Officer, the Director of People, the Associate Director of People and the Head of People in ensuring the provision of a consistently high-quality comprehensive range of human resources services to the Trusts and sub-companies. To take the lead in providing professional HR advice to the Divisional Directors and senior management teams within the Trusts. To work autonomously to ensure:that Human Resources issues are given a high profile and priority within the Trust;the development and application of good HR practices in line with employment legislation and good practice;the achievement of both national and local objectives, targets and standards;that good staff side/management relationships are sustained.the design and delivery of management training on HR policies and proceduresthe development and implementation of HR initiatives and projectsTo provide professional leadership to the People team. Responsible for the line management and professional development of a team of People Managers and Advisers in the People Team.To work closely with the Head of People to ensure that the operational human resources service is consistently of a high quality and is covered at all times of staff absence.To represent the Associate Director of People and the Head of People at meetings (internal and external) as required. Policy DevelopmentTo develop and implement HR policies and procedures, on behalf of the Chief People Officer, ensuring that the Trusts employ best HR practice which complies with UK and European legislation. To ensure that there is a partnership approach to the development and implementation of HR policies.To promote a culture of equity, openness and transparency in the application of all policies and procedures.To interpret national terms and conditions and local policies and procedures.To take the lead in providing professional advice, guidance and support to the Divisional Managers and Ward/Department/Team Managers on all aspects of HR, including highly complex performance and attendance management, grievance, disciplinary and dignity at work issues.To undertake highly complex investigations in line with Trust policies.To initiate, chair or participate as necessary in meetings, interviews, negotiations, etc.To advise on and act as HR representative at disciplinary, grievance and dispute investigations, hearings and appeals, providing expert HR advice to the Panel Chair.To attend Employment Tribunals and conduct hearings held by professional bodies on behalf of the Trust, presenting evidence as and when required, liaising with the Trusts Solicitors.To promote the implementation of equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. CommunicationsTo communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information both verbally and in writing, e.g. in preparing paperwork , giving evidence at disciplinary hearings or consulting face to face with groups or individuals on issues such as redeployment, TUPE, or change management programmes.To produce accurate records of meetings which may be used in future hearings and employment tribunals.On behalf of the Director of People, to prepare complex reports and briefings to support strategic HR initiatives, for submission to Trust Board, and other internal and external groups. Organisational DevelopmentTo work with the Director of People, the Associate Director of People and the Head of People to develop and implement HR and workforce strategies which are linked to Trust strategic objectives and reflect national HR initiatives.To take the lead on highly complex transformation projects and/or large scale organisational change initiatives, involving the analysis of complex situations where no precedent exists and a range of options may be available and providing highly specialized HR advice to support the achievement of organizational objectives.To develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, managers and directors in order to provide appropriate HR support in relation to service planning. To actively work with managers and staff side to modernise and redesign services to meet the diverse and changing needs of staff, patients and the developing NHS agenda.To ensure that best HR practice and effective partnership working is integrated into organisational change, including TUPE, taking the lead on planning and implementing TUPE transfers to ensure compliance with employment legislation.To contribute to workforce planning and development including providing support re skill mix reviews and role design.To design and deliver HR training to managers related to HR policies , e.g. absence management, performance management, recruitment and selection, etc. National HR Projects and InitiativesTo participate or project manage as required the implementation of long term strategic national HR initiatives, e.g. implementation of a revised workforce solution and the transformation of People Services. Financial responsibilitiesTo sign contracts of employment, monitor salary changes. Authorised signatory for change forms, etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent level experience plus CIPD qualification or equivalent experience plus additional training or specialist experience to masters level or equivalent Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Experience Essential
At least 3 years experience in a senior operational HR role dealing with complex grievance, absence, disciplinary, change management, performance management issues Experience of implementing employment policy, e.g. disciplinary, grievance, sickness management Experience of partnership working Experience of design and delivery of training sessions on HR related topics
Desirable
Previous NHS experience
Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge of employment law Specialist HR knowledge (TUPE, redundancy, disciplinary, grievance, etc) Excellent project management skills required for leading long term and complex projects Good IT skills, able to create Excel spreadsheets, powerpoint presentations, run reports on ESR system
Personal Qualities Essential
Highly developed analytical and interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in order to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information appropriately. Experience of taking notes in formal meetings Strong influencing and negotiating skills/able to challenge in a professional manner Well developed problem solving skills Able to work independently and to deadlines managing a complex set of priorities Able to demonstrate evidence of team working
Other Job Requirements Essential
Regular requirement to travel around Warwickshire so must have access to own transport
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).
Employer details Employer name South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Human Resources C26110
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)