Job summary
This is an exciting chance to support the Children and Young People's team in all their people and OD needs. It is also a chance to join a great People and OD team, as well as a fantastic Trust - HPFT is once again in the top 5 mental health and learning disability trusts to work for in England. If you'd love to join us in delivering great care and outcomes for service users, carers and families as a pivotal member of the People and OD team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will partner with the Divisional Director for CYP services to deliver great people experience in compassionate and inclusive workplaces that enable people to thrive so they can provide great care & achieve great outcomes.
You will interpret NHS & HPFT strategy and the implications for the Division. In partnership with Divisional leadership teams, you will devise evidence-based strategic divisional people plans to plan and manage risk and achieve divisional & Trust priorities. Plans will include:
Comprehensive talent development plans, covering supply, demand, succession planning, career pathways, training & development
Organisational Design - such as workforce planning, supporting development and implementation of innovative roles, use of digital innovations, deployment of staff and change projects
Culture - such as leadership capability and development, team development, wellbeing, engagement, OD diagnostics and interventions, belonging & inclusion.
You will work as a pivotal member of the People and Organisational Development Directorate and sustain effective and supportive relationships and channels of communication to ensure that the services provided meet operational needs and support the strategic plans of the Trust.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our staff have also rated us as one of the top 5 mental health and learning disability trusts to work for in England.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by voice, recovery and co-production, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Divisional senior team to identify a strategy and plan for the Divisions workforce as part of their business plan.
In partnership with Divisional leadership teams, devise evidence-based strategic divisional people plans to plan and manage risk and achieve divisional & Trust priorities. Plans will include:
Comprehensive talent development plans, covering supply, demand, succession planning, career pathways, training & development
Organisational Design such as workforce planning, supporting development and implementation of innovative roles, use of digital innovations, deployment of staff and change projects
Culture such as leadership capability and development, team development, wellbeing, engagement, OD diagnostics and interventions, belonging & inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Divisional senior team to identify a strategy and plan for the Divisions workforce as part of their business plan.
In partnership with Divisional leadership teams, devise evidence-based strategic divisional people plans to plan and manage risk and achieve divisional & Trust priorities. Plans will include:
Comprehensive talent development plans, covering supply, demand, succession planning, career pathways, training & development
Organisational Design such as workforce planning, supporting development and implementation of innovative roles, use of digital innovations, deployment of staff and change projects
Culture such as leadership capability and development, team development, wellbeing, engagement, OD diagnostics and interventions, belonging & inclusion.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent
- CIPD qualified
Desirable
- Working towards MCIPD level
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices
- HR management level experience in a large complex organisation
- Evidence of providing HR professional advice and support at senior level
- Knowledge of employment law and its application
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering on strategic, transformational workforce projects, plans, solutions and change in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable experience of effective coproduction and partnership working with managers, staff and Trade Unions
- Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
Desirable
- Experience of HR practice in the public sector
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent
- CIPD qualified
Desirable
- Working towards MCIPD level
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices
- HR management level experience in a large complex organisation
- Evidence of providing HR professional advice and support at senior level
- Knowledge of employment law and its application
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering on strategic, transformational workforce projects, plans, solutions and change in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable experience of effective coproduction and partnership working with managers, staff and Trade Unions
- Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
Desirable
- Experience of HR practice in the public sector
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).
