Job summary
The Associate HR People Partner (HBPP) will report to the HR People Partner and be embedded in either a Trust business unit, operational locality or specialist service area to provide specialist support advice and guidance to the local management team. The Associate HRPP will act as an interface between the operational management teams and the centralised transactional services, ensuring effective communication in relation to the establishment position. The successful candidate will be required to come to site (Cambridge, Peterborough or Huntingdon) 2 days a week.
Main duties of the job
Act as a people partner to directorates, senior management and their teams, develop thorough understanding of the business plans and HR issues to ensure that workforce requirements are identified and support planned and delivered in a timely basis.
About us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grad CIPD or substantial evidence of continuing professional and personal development equivalent to this level.
- Degree level qualification in HR or similar discipline.
Desirable
- Mediator
- Coach
- Agenda for Change job matching trained
- mental health first aider
Experience
Essential
- Significant in depth experience in general HR management or equivalent Provision of advice to managers.
- Participation in recruitment and selection.
- Designing and implementing HR training modules and delivering training.
Desirable
- Experience of change management and carrying out job evaluations.
- Experience within an NHS HR function.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed and up to date specialist knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and equal opportunity issues.
- Good presentation skills.
- Computer literate with good word processing skills and able to use databases and spreadsheets.
- Specialist HR procedural and policy knowledge across all areas of HR.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Able to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Able to communicate effectively and with clarity and precision both orally and in writing.
- Ability to negotiate with Trade Union representatives, managers & colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of emergency and urgent care and current issues facing the NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive
- Calm
- Personable
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grad CIPD or substantial evidence of continuing professional and personal development equivalent to this level.
- Degree level qualification in HR or similar discipline.
Desirable
- Mediator
- Coach
- Agenda for Change job matching trained
- mental health first aider
Experience
Essential
- Significant in depth experience in general HR management or equivalent Provision of advice to managers.
- Participation in recruitment and selection.
- Designing and implementing HR training modules and delivering training.
Desirable
- Experience of change management and carrying out job evaluations.
- Experience within an NHS HR function.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed and up to date specialist knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and equal opportunity issues.
- Good presentation skills.
- Computer literate with good word processing skills and able to use databases and spreadsheets.
- Specialist HR procedural and policy knowledge across all areas of HR.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Able to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Able to communicate effectively and with clarity and precision both orally and in writing.
- Ability to negotiate with Trade Union representatives, managers & colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of emergency and urgent care and current issues facing the NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive
- Calm
- Personable
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
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).
