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Job summary

Main area
Human resources
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (post will be required to work at Northmid site for 2-3 days a week and across all other RFL sites as and when required.)
Job ref
391-NMUH-7167656
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
North MIDDLESEX university hospital site
Town
Sterling Way
Salary
£51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of High cost area supplement
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Click here to view our video Welcome to the Royal Free


 

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity, to join the North Mid HRBP team, to support the HR Business Partner to provide comprehensive human resource (HR) support for designated clinical /corporate Divisions regarding resourcing, organisational change, employee relations (ER) and terms and conditions of employment. The role will support the forward planning, transformation and performance of the workforce.

The role will support the Divisional Business Partner to assist the Division and the HR and Organisational Development (OD) Directorate in achieving workforce key performance indicators (KPI’s). The role includes involvement in the design and delivery of training and development interventions in conjunction with other HR&OD colleagues to help increase management capability within the Division and supporting strategies to improve performance where needed.

To support the HR Business Partners by developing and contributing to workforce plans that support local and corporate business strategies for the Divisions.

The role is responsible for ensuring professional customer focused HR advice and coaching support is provided and will support on designated Trust-wide HR developments as agreed with the HR Business Partner, Head of ER and the  Director of People and Culture for Northmid

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • To lead on specific workforce projects as designated by the HR Business Partner, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE)

 

  • Work with divisions to ensure success in the National Staff Survey including the formulation of action plans in response to the

 

  • Review and develop HR policies and procedures, as directed by the HR Policy Lead, ensuring effective communication and implementation across the

 

  • To attend directorate operational meetings where required, providing workforce updates and support on operational issues.
  • Effectively progress the equalities agenda of a diverse workforce, in line with the Trust’s inclusion, diversity and equality agenda.

     

    Monitor and analyse workforce reports, ensuring managers adhere to timescales and Trust policies.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member
  • CIPD Level 7 member (or evidence they are working towards)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
  • Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
  • In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
  • Experience of advising managers on complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
  • Experience of supporting effective organisational change initiatives, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
  • Well -developed understanding and awareness of best - practice employee relations methodologies
  • Experience of working in a multi -unionised environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of workforce planning to support divisional strategies
  • Experience of preparing Employment Tribunal information
  • Knowledge and experience of working with HR Business Partner model

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomes
  • Able to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues
  • Able to prepare reports and correspondence to respond to complex cases
  • Able to work through sub functions of workforce to provide effective service to the business
  • Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations
  • Able to advise managers on case management issues related to terms and conditions, discipline, capability, grievance or change management
  • Well -developed influencing and negotiating skills
  • Able to make judgements and advise managers on options for action and associated risks

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
  • Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
  • In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomes
  • Able to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues
  • Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Prathibha Bhat
Job title
HR Business Partner
Email address
[email protected]

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