Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for two enthusiastic, dynamic, values driven and innovative professionals to join our team as a Senior People Business Partner within our People & Organisational Development Directorate. There is one permanent post and one temporary post for 12 months to cover shared parental leave.
Here at DBTH we are committed to supporting your personal and professional development, in exchange we are looking for people who share our Trust's values and behaviours to help deliver and support our ambitious People Plan 2023-27.
This role reports into Christine White, Head of People Business Partnering, who said "We're looking for someone who always aims to do their best for our people using people centred practice. We want to understand what you would bring to our team as a leader, collaborator and a colleague and we will empower you to bring your whole self to work and to Develop, Belong, Thrive, Here at DBTH."
The post-holder will support the P&OD leadership team to deliver a strategic and operational partnership with clinical divisions and corporate directorates across the Trust. There is a requirement to work onsite weekly combined with being able to work from home as and when the service can accommodate this.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work with strategic and 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 such as employee relations.
As this role involves working with people in all job roles and at all levels across the organisation and with external partners, you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and develop strong working relationships. You will also have a customer-focused and positive approach with the ability to drive change forward, to solve problems and to lead, coach and motivate colleagues.
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 both documents 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.
If you are inspired by the opportunity to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, please apply today. For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine White, at eitherChristine.white7@nhs.net or by phone on 07773761152.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, 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 both documents 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.
If you are inspired by the opportunity to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, please apply today. For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine White, at eitherChristine.white7@nhs.net or by phone on 07773761152.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Senior HR role in a large diverse organisation
- Clear understanding of the major issues effecting the health and social care landscape and the NHS HR agenda
- Experience of strategy development and implementation
- Experience of NHS/other public sector employer
- Experience of a complex unionised working environment
- Experience of leading organisational change and building staff engagement
- Experience of policy development and formulation
- Experience of leading and line managing a team
- Previous experience in a HR Business Partner role
- Experience of delivering coaching, training to managers/ presentation delivery
Desirable
- Experience of large-scale project management
- Experience of identification and management of workforce efficiencies
- Knowledge of the health and wellbeing agenda and diversity and inclusion agenda
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to postgraduate degree level in a HR related field or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of short courses, postgrad study and/or experience
- CIPD qualified or equivalent level management qualification.
- 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 HR agenda
Desirable
- MCIPD member
- Organisational Development qualification
- Coaching qualification
- NHS Job Evaluation panellist
- Knowledge of quality improvement and innovation techniques
- Prince 2 project management qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Senior HR role in a large diverse organisation
- Clear understanding of the major issues effecting the health and social care landscape and the NHS HR agenda
- Experience of strategy development and implementation
- Experience of NHS/other public sector employer
- Experience of a complex unionised working environment
- Experience of leading organisational change and building staff engagement
- Experience of policy development and formulation
- Experience of leading and line managing a team
- Previous experience in a HR Business Partner role
- Experience of delivering coaching, training to managers/ presentation delivery
Desirable
- Experience of large-scale project management
- Experience of identification and management of workforce efficiencies
- Knowledge of the health and wellbeing agenda and diversity and inclusion agenda
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to postgraduate degree level in a HR related field or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of short courses, postgrad study and/or experience
- CIPD qualified or equivalent level management qualification.
- 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 HR agenda
Desirable
- MCIPD member
- Organisational Development qualification
- Coaching qualification
- NHS Job Evaluation panellist
- Knowledge of quality improvement and innovation techniques
- Prince 2 project management qualification
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).
