About this role
Job summary
A dynamic opportunity has arisen for an HR Business Partner to join our busy HR Business Partner team with the Manchester Royal Infirmary
You will work alongside the HR Business Partnering team and the wider HR, Workforce and OD team in the provision of a high quality strategic and operational people management support service to ensure best practice people management.
The role will provide an excellent opportunity to expand your experience as an HR professional.
Main duties of the job
The HR Business Partner is responsible for the provision of high quality strategic and operational workforce support to ensure best practice people management within their areas of responsibility and across the wider workforce function.
The HR Business Partner is responsible for ensuring the contribution of workforce expertise to business decision making and develop innovative people solutions to support business plans and strategy.
To liaise with other Workforce colleagues to maintain effective communication links, ensuring that best practice is shared and developed and to facilitate cross-cover of Workforce services.
To work in a manner consistent with the NHS Management Code of Conduct and the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct.
To ensure the operational and transformational Human Resources services are aligned within theClinical Group and Corporate areas, to promote partnership working and the delivery of a proactive and customer centered service, which improves both the service and the patient experience.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success.Join us and help shape the future of our Trust--make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements Essential
An understanding of the national NHS agenda and the Human Resource contribution at both a strategic and operational level Detailed understanding of the principles of change management and able to demonstrate a successful track record of major organisational change. Understanding of Employment Law, current HR Practice, and medical employment issues.
Desirable
Knowledge of Medical Staffing employment issues
Qualifications - Academic/ Professional Essential
High level of general education to degree level or equivalent. Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent relevant professional qualification Chartered Member/Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Desirable
Masters level qualification in HR Management or equivalent knowledge, training, and experience
Further Training Essential
Demonstrate through CPD, employment law updates and various other training courses an up-to-date knowledge of HR practices and evidence to continuous personal and professional development in current role. Workforce Planning expertise
Desirable
Agenda for Change Job Evaluation training
Experience Essential
Extensive operational experience, working within a progressive HR function. This will include evidence of leading on complex disciplinaries, grievances, discrimination complaints and multi-faceted investigations. Evidence of proactive management of people related cases and issues Experienced in developing high performing teams Experience of Trade Union consultation and negotiation. Experience of managing and leading people
Personal Attributes Essential
Strong interpersonal skills and personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of and build relationships with others, including managers, clinicians, and staff Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively Communication skills - ability to communicate effectively in writing, and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups Analytical & Decision-Making skills - ability to explore, evaluate and interpret information and options and make decisions and recommendations based on an analysis of options Leadership and management - ability to delegate and work through others Results focused - ability to set targets and get things done to achieve continuous improvement Positive mindset having a 'can do' attitude and inspiring others to work to their full potential. Highly resilient with strong organisational skills to focus on achieving targets and managing competing deadlines
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Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Manchester Royal infirmary
Oxford Road Campus
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)