About this role
Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an aspiring or developing HR professional to join our team as an Associate HR Business Partner in a supported development role at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an ideal position for someone who is ready to step into a more strategic HR role, with structured support, mentoring, and development, enabling you to grow into a fully-fledged HR Business Partner within a busy acute hospital environment.
Working as part of a forward-thinking People & OD Directorate, you will provide support to a dedicated division in delivering a high-quality, proactive HR service supported by a People Advisor..
This role is designed with development at its core. You will:
Gradually build your experience in strategic partnering Be supported to lead on increasingly complex workforce initiatives Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced HRBPs and senior leaders You will play a key role in helping services deliver safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring they have the right people, skills, and culture in place.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties of the role:
Partner with Divisional teams, supported by a People Advisor, to provide expert HR support and advice
Support organisational change programmes, including restructures and service redesign
Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and talent initiatives
Use workforce data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision making
Work collaboratively across People services (ER, Recruitment, OD, EDI)
Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management
This is a development-focused Band 8a role, and we are committed to helping you succeed. You will benefit from:
Structured onboarding and development plan tailored to your experience Regular supervision and mentoring from a Senior HR Business Partner Opportunities to shadow, lead, and learn across a range of HR specialisms Access to leadership and professional development programmes Exposure to strategic projects and Trust-wide initiatives We want to invest in your growth and support you in progressing your HR career within the NHS.
We are looking for someone with strong foundational HR experience who is ready to take the next step.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong foundational HR experience who is ready to take the next step.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential:
CIPD Level 5 (working towards Level 7 or equivalent experience) Experience in an HR advisory role within a complex organisation Sound knowledge of employment law and HR practice Experience managing employee relations cases Strong communication and interpersonal skills A genuine commitment to learning and professional development Desirable:
Experience within the NHS or public sector Understanding of Agenda for Change terms and conditions Experience supporting change or transformation initiatives Most importantly, you will bring curiosity, resilience, and a proactive approach to learning.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Person Specification Essential
oCIPD Level 5 (working towards Level 7 or equivalent experience) oExperience in an HR advisory role within a complex organisation oSound knowledge of employment law and HR practice oExperience managing employee relations cases oStrong communication and interpersonal skills oA genuine commitment to learning and professional development
Desirable
oExperience within the NHS or public sector oUnderstanding of Agenda for Change terms and conditions oExperience supporting change or transformation initiatives
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 The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hillingdon Hospital /Mount Vernon Hospital -cross site plus flexible working
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)