Job summary
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, values driven and innovative professional to join the People and Organisational Development (P&OD) Directorate.
The post-holder will support the P&OD leadership team to deliver an effective strategic and operational partnership with clinical divisions and corporate directorates across the Trust. The successful applicant will work with operational leads in their portfolio to deliver on complex agendas such as the DBTH people plan, workforce planning and organisational change, service improvement, organisational development initiatives, colleague engagement and health and wellbeing strategies, as well as advising on day to day issues and employee relations.
The post-holder will report to the Senior People Business Partner and will be a key link between the People Business Partners based across our four operational people teams and with our colleagues across P&OD including OD and Leadership, People Systems, Recruitment, Medical HR and Health and Wellbeing. There is a requirement to work onsite combined with being able to work from home.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of DBTH people priorities and initiatives, and to contribute to the development, integration and implementation of P&OD strategy, policies, and best practice.
Work collaboratively within divisions and directorates to support the achievement of the P&OD strategy and business goals through the optimization of people capacity and capability by; Working in partnership with the leadership teams to provide a professional and customer focused people business partnering service.Providing advice, and create solutions adopting coaching techniques.Identifying and managing of people and workforce issues including change and transformation programs.Within designated area of responsibility, drive the continuous quality improvement, productivity and efficiency agenda.We are invested in growing talent so if you believe you may be a suitable candidate but may require some support and development to achieve the requisite skills and experience, we may consider approaching this role as a Band 6 to Band 7 development opportunity. We would expect the right candidate to demonstrate their potential, to have drive, commitment, and values and behaviours that are consistent with our organisational expectations. In a development post we would expect the candidate to be able to develop into the full Band 7 role within 12 to 18 months of appointment.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- CIPD Membership
- Educated to degree standard with Graduate CIPD qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of short courses, postgrad study and/or experience
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Up to date knowledge of employment law, current best practice and demonstrate evidence of its application
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the health and social care landscape, OD, workforce and People agenda
Desirable
- Masters level HR qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience as an HR professional in a complex, unionised environment
- Experience of NHS/other public sector employer
- Experience of organisational change and building staff engagement
- Experience of policy development and formulation
Desirable
- Previous experience in an HR Business Partner role
- Project management experience
- Management of TUPE projects
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- CIPD Membership
- Educated to degree standard with Graduate CIPD qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of short courses, postgrad study and/or experience
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Up to date knowledge of employment law, current best practice and demonstrate evidence of its application
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the health and social care landscape, OD, workforce and People agenda
Desirable
- Masters level HR qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience as an HR professional in a complex, unionised environment
- Experience of NHS/other public sector employer
- Experience of organisational change and building staff engagement
- Experience of policy development and formulation
Desirable
- Previous experience in an HR Business Partner role
- Project management experience
- Management of TUPE projects
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
