About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner on a Fixed Term Contract for 18 months to join our team.
The HR Business Partner will work alongside and within the Community Health Services, Dentistry & Primary Care Directorate as part of the Partnerships, Improvement and Programmes team providing a critical link between workforce strategy and the Directorate's transformation agenda. Working across the Directorate and in partnership with senior leaders, clinicians and stakeholders, the HR Business Partner will provide expert leadership and advice on workforce strategy, organisational change, employee relations and people development, ensuring that workforce implications are identified early and that staff are effectively engaged and supported through change.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced HR professional, you will provide high-quality strategic and operational HR support to your assigned areas. You will:
Build strong, effective partnerships with senior leaders to support delivery of Directorate objectives Work collaboratively with trade unions, fostering positive employee relations Develop a deep understanding of service priorities and translate these into workforce strategies Identify workforce challenges and design targeted, impactful interventions Contribute to system-wide workforce initiatives and continuous improvement
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
Postgraduate qualification (Masters level) in HR Management, or equivalent experience Significant experience in a senior HR or workforce role within a complex organisation Proven ability to operate within a multi-disciplinary HR team, engaging stakeholders at all levels Specialist knowledge of HR practice and employment law Strong understanding of both operational and strategic workforce issues (e.g. workforce planning, medical workforce, staff engagement) A quality-focused mindset, with a flexible and innovative approach to solving complex problems
We can support hybrid working approach between working regularly on our trust sites and working from home.
Person Specification
HR Experience working at a senior level preferably in the NHS/Public Sector Essential
Experience of working within a HR multi-disciplinary team, working with multiple stakeholders at all levels. Educated to Masters Level or knowledge & equivalent experience
Knowledge of change management Essential
Able to demonstrate that they have managed HR related projects and experience of collaborating on workforce projects Experience of leadership of change management
Knowledge - IT Essential
IT Skills demonstrated including MS Office and ability to analyse/manipulate data
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.
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Littlemore Mental Health Site
Oxford
OX4 4XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)