Job summary
We are looking for a HR Manager to join our team on a secondment or fixed term basis. In the role you will be responsible for providing a specialised, responsive and consistent HR service during the formation of the SYB Pathology network.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Transformation Programme will fully integrate pathology services currently provided in each of the five NHS Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint -
- Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
- The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRHFT)
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
- Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
If you are an experienced HR Professional and have a positive approach to change we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will provide on-going support to SYBP, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) Care Groups and Corporate Departments through the business partner model on TUPE, retention, terms and conditions of service, performance management and other related workforce initiatives. Working within the appropriate Trust policies/procedures and employment law, taking advice from senior colleagues as required.
Undertaking day to day supervision of the HR Business Partner Team, you will support the HR Business Partner on a range of HR initiatives, deputising for the HR Business Partner as and when required.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Whilst Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) is host employer, the post holder will undertake duties at any of the sites within the network as listed above.
STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a secondment /fixed term basis until 31 March 2025 due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a secondment /fixed term basis until 31 March 2025 due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the projects implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must be agreed with your current line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent level of knowledge with
- Graduate CIPD qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of short courses, postgraduate study and/or from significant experience in the field of general HR/employee relations. Where available, elements that contribute to improved/immediate performance in the job
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in HR/Business Management
- CIPD member
Experience
Essential
- Significant knowledge and experience working in an employee relations / recruitment environment.
- Significant experience of providing advice and guidance to managers/staff on general HR and/or employee relations issues of a highly complex/sensitive nature.
- Experience of dealing with Management of organisational change or to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding in terms of the processes involved.
- Advising managers on Terms and Conditions of Service.
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS or similar large unionised environment with multiple staff groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of employment law.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of TUPE legislation.
- Training managers/groups of staff on HR matters.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent level of knowledge with
- Graduate CIPD qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of short courses, postgraduate study and/or from significant experience in the field of general HR/employee relations. Where available, elements that contribute to improved/immediate performance in the job
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in HR/Business Management
- CIPD member
Experience
Essential
- Significant knowledge and experience working in an employee relations / recruitment environment.
- Significant experience of providing advice and guidance to managers/staff on general HR and/or employee relations issues of a highly complex/sensitive nature.
- Experience of dealing with Management of organisational change or to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding in terms of the processes involved.
- Advising managers on Terms and Conditions of Service.
Desirable
- Experience in the NHS or similar large unionised environment with multiple staff groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of employment law.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of TUPE legislation.
- Training managers/groups of staff on HR matters.
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).
