Job summary
Is your next
career move into the NHS, or are you looking to consolidate your experience to
date within another NHS Trust?
We are looking for an experienced HR
professional to provide HR Business Partnering support to a defined business
area(s), supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care through robust,
timely and innovative HR delivery. You
will work closely with senior managers and clinicians to provide business
focussed, creative solutions to people priorities, through the delivery of
effective workforce strategies.
Working for
South Tyneside & Sunderland NHSFT, you will feel a sense of belonging and
inclusion, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop, feel cared for,
valued and supported.
We have a
blended approach to agile-working where you will need to be site based but also
have the ability to work from home for a proportion of your working week.
Main duties of the job
Our Employee
Relations team is pivotal to how our Directorate support our workforce of
nearly 8,500 staff and we work closely with all colleagues across the
Directorate to ensure a culture of compassion and inclusivity.
You will be compassionate,
inclusive and kind, tenacious and resilient, with a can do approach to
work. You will recognise the importance
of being an effective role model, actively demonstrating civility. As a strong relationship builder and
influencer, you will effectively demonstrate emotional intelligence in the face
of competing demands and conflict.
An Associate
member of the CIPD, educated to degree level, with evidence of continuous
professional development. You will bring
significant generalist HR management experience that demonstrates a track
record of adding value through an HR Business Partnering approach.
Informal
discussions are actively encouraged and so please feel free to contact Paul
Jackson, Head of Employee Relations via paul.jackson29@nhs.net to
arrange.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team of HR professionals
providing a service across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust. The Divisional HR Manager has
responsibility for the HR service to a defined business area(s) and for
coaching/mentoring junior members of staff, ensuring that the HR services
provided are effective and consistent across the Trust.
Working in partnership with the Divisional Directors,
Directorate Managers and Clinical Directors, the post holder will support the
business area(s) in meeting their key targets/objectives through robust, timely
and innovative HR delivery.
The post holder will build effective working relationships
with senior managers and clinicians to provide business focussed/creative
solutions, develop short and medium term workforce strategies and co-ordinate
HR team members to help implement these.
The post holder may also be responsible for leading on corporate HR
initiatives.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team of HR professionals
providing a service across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust. The Divisional HR Manager has
responsibility for the HR service to a defined business area(s) and for
coaching/mentoring junior members of staff, ensuring that the HR services
provided are effective and consistent across the Trust.
Working in partnership with the Divisional Directors,
Directorate Managers and Clinical Directors, the post holder will support the
business area(s) in meeting their key targets/objectives through robust, timely
and innovative HR delivery.
The post holder will build effective working relationships
with senior managers and clinicians to provide business focussed/creative
solutions, develop short and medium term workforce strategies and co-ordinate
HR team members to help implement these.
The post holder may also be responsible for leading on corporate HR
initiatives.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Associate member of CIPD
- Degree level education
- Post Graduate Diploma in HRM, equivalent professional qualification or experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development in current role
Desirable
- Chartered member of CIPD
- Mediation skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant generalist HR management experience at a senior level in one or more large, complex organisation. With a track record of adding demonstrable value through an HR Business Partnering approach
- Demonstrable experience of working successfully in partnership with trade unions and delivering positive outcomes
- Experience of dealing with /driving solutions to complex employee relations issues in a complex and changing environment. Providing effective support/advice to managers
- Proven track record of developing innovative HR solutions, especially during times of organisational change
- Experience of producing and analysing complex data and drawing conclusions suitable for reporting to inform workforce strategies
- Previous experience of coaching and training managers in people management skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of key HR issues locally, regionally and nationally
- Significant knowledge of UK legislation case law and good HR practice in order to deal with complex employee relations issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and establish credibility with staff at all levels in the organisation
- Sound written skills and the ability to present information logically and clearly. Including report writing skills
- Computer literate including working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Organised, methodical and efficient
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Coaching Skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion and its practical application, adding value to organisational culture
- Knowledge of service redesign/lean improvement
- Knowledge of job evaluation systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service
Personal Qualities/Attitude
Essential
- Compassionate, inclusive and kind
- Actively promotes fairness and equity
- Committed to improving patient care and adding value to the patient experience
- Tenacious and resilient
- Approachable and friendly
- Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence in the face of competing demands and conflict
- Strong relationship builder and influencer at all levels up to and including Board level
- A can do approach to work
- Recognition of the importance of being an effective role model, demonstrating civility and appropriately challenge adverse behavior
- Team player
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Associate member of CIPD
- Degree level education
- Post Graduate Diploma in HRM, equivalent professional qualification or experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development in current role
Desirable
- Chartered member of CIPD
- Mediation skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant generalist HR management experience at a senior level in one or more large, complex organisation. With a track record of adding demonstrable value through an HR Business Partnering approach
- Demonstrable experience of working successfully in partnership with trade unions and delivering positive outcomes
- Experience of dealing with /driving solutions to complex employee relations issues in a complex and changing environment. Providing effective support/advice to managers
- Proven track record of developing innovative HR solutions, especially during times of organisational change
- Experience of producing and analysing complex data and drawing conclusions suitable for reporting to inform workforce strategies
- Previous experience of coaching and training managers in people management skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of key HR issues locally, regionally and nationally
- Significant knowledge of UK legislation case law and good HR practice in order to deal with complex employee relations issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and establish credibility with staff at all levels in the organisation
- Sound written skills and the ability to present information logically and clearly. Including report writing skills
- Computer literate including working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Organised, methodical and efficient
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Coaching Skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion and its practical application, adding value to organisational culture
- Knowledge of service redesign/lean improvement
- Knowledge of job evaluation systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of service
Personal Qualities/Attitude
Essential
- Compassionate, inclusive and kind
- Actively promotes fairness and equity
- Committed to improving patient care and adding value to the patient experience
- Tenacious and resilient
- Approachable and friendly
- Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence in the face of competing demands and conflict
- Strong relationship builder and influencer at all levels up to and including Board level
- A can do approach to work
- Recognition of the importance of being an effective role model, demonstrating civility and appropriately challenge adverse behavior
- Team player
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role
Additional information
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).
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