Oxford Health NHS Trust

HR Consultant - Community Transformation

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a full-time HR Consultant to join the Community and Corporate HR Operational Team. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

A Community Transformation team is in place and are developing the plans to transform Primary and Community Services in Oxfordshire. To support this work we are looking to appoint a HR Consultant to work alongside and in collaboration with the team to assist in delivering some key workforce priorities.

You'll be responsible for providing complex HR advice and guidance on a range of workforce issues and have a pragmatic, 'can-do' approach working alongside the team to support the HR Business Partner on delivering organisational change and transformation programmes. You will be responsible for developing appropriate HR interventions and providing advice and guidance on HR issues supporting the work of the Transformation team.

You'll be required to demonstrate significant HR experience at an operational level within a complex and unionised environment with the ability to establish credibility at all levels and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a creative approach to HR solutions.You'll also need developed IT and analytical skills as analysing HR metrics and other workforce data will form part of your role.

If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're available to join us on an interim basis, please do apply!

Main duties of the job

  • Support the Head of HR in development and delivery of the Trust's workforce strategy, taking account of the Trust's performance objectives and other key drivers and challenges, this will include working on specific projects to support delivery of the workforce strategy, both within the service area (supporting directorate(s)) and across the Trust as appropriate.
  • Work with the wider HR teams to ensure the services provided meet the needs of the directorate(s) being supported by utilising the expertise of the specialist teams in the People directorate to ensure workforce issues are addressed efficiently and effectively. This may mean leading on workforce matters relating to transformation/quality improvement/cost efficiency programmes for example.
  • Assist managers in identifying HR solutions to resolve business issues and coordinate input from other specialised HR functions as required.
  • Develop robust relationships with managers in order to influence, challenge and support area/people deliverables and practices.
  • Coach and influence managers in dealing with key people management and development issues, identifying training and development needs to improve staff contribution for the benefit of individuals and the service.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS7521174

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Site

Sandford Road

Littlemore, Oxford

OX4 4XN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working at a similar level preferably in the NHS
  • Experience of NHS terms and conditions and understanding of current NHS issues
  • Experience of working with trade unions

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and knowledge of large/complex organisational change processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level education/CIPD

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of management organisational changes
  • Experience of establishing credibility at all levels
  • Knowledge of HR processes and ability to provide sound HR advice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working at a similar level preferably in the NHS
  • Experience of NHS terms and conditions and understanding of current NHS issues
  • Experience of working with trade unions

Experience

Essential

  • Experience and knowledge of large/complex organisational change processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level education/CIPD

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of management organisational changes
  • Experience of establishing credibility at all levels
  • Knowledge of HR processes and ability to provide sound HR advice

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Site

Sandford Road

Littlemore, Oxford

OX4 4XN


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Site

Sandford Road

Littlemore, Oxford

OX4 4XN


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of HR

Jill Castle

jill.castle@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07500092538

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS7521174

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Site

Sandford Road

Littlemore, Oxford

OX4 4XN


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