Job summary
To lead the development and implementation of effective and business focused People policies and procedures to ensure high quality, compliant and robust guidance is available to the Trust managers and staff
Main duties of the job
Liaise and work closely with the members of the People Partner and Organisational Development (P&OD) team and Care Group/Corporate operational teams to ensure the Trust People policies and associated processes developed are responsive to the strategic business and operational requirements of the Trust and are horizontally integrated and embedded
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of effective and business focused People policies and procedures to ensure high quality, compliant and robust guidance is available to the Trust managers and staffLiaise and work closely with the members of the People Partner and Organisational Development (P&OD) team and Care Group/Corporate operational teams to ensure the Trust People policies and associated processes developed are responsive to the strategic business and operational requirements of the Trust and are horizontally integrated and embeddedBe responsible for providing advice and guidance to ensure legislation and regulatory compliance requirements are met as they relate to People policies, NHS Terms and Conditions of service, employment law, practice and the workforceProvide expert advice and guidance in relation to employment law and act as coach for the P&OD partner team in particular the Assistant People Partners ((APPs)Undertake the role of management lead for Agenda for Change (AfC)C including consistency checking in partnership with the recognised Trade Union leadsPromote the development through the People & OD Partner team and Recruitment team of high quality job descriptions to establish a robust framework in terms of roles and responsibilities across the Trust and to ensure fair and effective job evaluation which supports the concept of ensure equal pay for equal workTake the lead and plan for the effective implementation and coordination of corporate projects as required and directed by the Head of People ExperienceTo take responsibility for ensuring that the Trust achieves a high level of corporate governance and compliance across our people policies, procedures and practice, this includes implementing strategies to ensure all staff are informed and comply with guidelines and appropriate legislationProvide expert guidance in relation to Trust governance and risk as they relate to people policies, procedures and practice ensuring the P&OD teams are following best practice in connection with Trust, statutory and regulatory compliance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of effective and business focused People policies and procedures to ensure high quality, compliant and robust guidance is available to the Trust managers and staffLiaise and work closely with the members of the People Partner and Organisational Development (P&OD) team and Care Group/Corporate operational teams to ensure the Trust People policies and associated processes developed are responsive to the strategic business and operational requirements of the Trust and are horizontally integrated and embeddedBe responsible for providing advice and guidance to ensure legislation and regulatory compliance requirements are met as they relate to People policies, NHS Terms and Conditions of service, employment law, practice and the workforceProvide expert advice and guidance in relation to employment law and act as coach for the P&OD partner team in particular the Assistant People Partners ((APPs)Undertake the role of management lead for Agenda for Change (AfC)C including consistency checking in partnership with the recognised Trade Union leadsPromote the development through the People & OD Partner team and Recruitment team of high quality job descriptions to establish a robust framework in terms of roles and responsibilities across the Trust and to ensure fair and effective job evaluation which supports the concept of ensure equal pay for equal workTake the lead and plan for the effective implementation and coordination of corporate projects as required and directed by the Head of People ExperienceTo take responsibility for ensuring that the Trust achieves a high level of corporate governance and compliance across our people policies, procedures and practice, this includes implementing strategies to ensure all staff are informed and comply with guidelines and appropriate legislationProvide expert guidance in relation to Trust governance and risk as they relate to people policies, procedures and practice ensuring the P&OD teams are following best practice in connection with Trust, statutory and regulatory compliance
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent
- RSAII in typewriting/ word processing or equivalent advanced keyboard skills
- Administrative or IT qualification equivalent to diploma level
- Knowledge of records management, information governance and data protection Working knowledge of Policy writing and NHS Job Evaluation
Desirable
- CIPD qualification (Certificate in Personnel Practice/Certificate in Human Resources Practice) or working towards
- Degree in HR related subjct
Experience
Essential
- Managing a busy and complex workload and delivering to deadlines
- Previous experience of working in a HR department with knowledge of Policy Writing, Policy management, Risk, Governance and Job Evaluation in the NHS or Local / Central Government
- Experience in managing staff
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in a similar role
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent
- RSAII in typewriting/ word processing or equivalent advanced keyboard skills
- Administrative or IT qualification equivalent to diploma level
- Knowledge of records management, information governance and data protection Working knowledge of Policy writing and NHS Job Evaluation
Desirable
- CIPD qualification (Certificate in Personnel Practice/Certificate in Human Resources Practice) or working towards
- Degree in HR related subjct
Experience
Essential
- Managing a busy and complex workload and delivering to deadlines
- Previous experience of working in a HR department with knowledge of Policy Writing, Policy management, Risk, Governance and Job Evaluation in the NHS or Local / Central Government
- Experience in managing staff
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in a similar role
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
.png){kind=logo}
