Deputy People Business Partner - Band 6

Job summary

Its an exciting time within the People Directorate at the RUH as we change the way we operate with the specific objective of improving our ability to deliver the RUH People Plan. We have an excellent opportunity for experienced HR practitioners to take on the role of Deputy People Business Partner at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful post holders will be key in providing HR support within the new People Hub across the organisation ensuring the provision of high quality operational support as well as the delivery of organisational change programmes across the Trust.

You will work flexibly, in line with the overall needs of the People Hub team. This is a busy, dynamic role with excellent support from the Head of People Hub and People Business Partners and the overall People Hub Team. We all pride ourselves on providing a professional, pro-active and person-centered HR service, in line with the Restorative Just Learning Culture principles.

You will hold the post-graduate level 7 CIPD qualification (or be working towards it) and have significant operational experience that includes managing organisational change programmes alongside employee relations cases through to dismissal. Experience of coaching and developing managers in effective people management is essential as is highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.

For further information please contact Simon Morris, Head of People Hub simon.morris2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality advice on all HR issues across the organisation, and working with the Head of People Hub and People Business Partners ensuring there is the best people management practice, including workforce management and development and employee relations in all designated areas.
• With the Head of People Hub and People Business partners acting as an effective "business partner" providing high quality advice and challenge to influence improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness of Divisions and coaching managers to improve their leadership and people management skills.
• To work on specific delegated HR projects in line with the People Plan.
• To act as a role model within the People team and for the team both within the trust and externally, demonstrating the trust values at all times. To develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation including at the senior level.
• To undertake education and development responsibilities including the support of the delivery of management development courses and general induction.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.