HR Business Partner Programme Lead - Joint Clinical Strategy inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED 7 JUN 2024
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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified HR professional to support the delivery of the Joint Clinical Strategy for UHBW and NBT.
The post holder will be the Programme Lead for the Workforce and OD work streams with responsibility for developing a methodical and structured approach to the project oversight of the various programmes of work and delivery of the plan. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong leadership, displaying excellent communication skills, providing motivation and reassurance across the programme by engaging staff in decision making and facilitating effective team working.
If you have a sound understanding of HR best practice and have extensive experience in running projects and managing change, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The main role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- To act as the programme lead for the Workforce and OD work programme, assisting in the development of a detailed project plans, monitoring delivery, and the full delivery of the key HR priorities required to support the joint clinical services, as they are agreed.
- Work closely with the HRBPs and Head of HR Services and the wider team in consistently supporting the implementation of the joint clinical strategy and group model outcomes.
- Line manage the OD lead, ensuring their work activities deliver on the overall objectives of the work programme.
- Provide specialist HR advice in respect of the development, consultation and implementation of revised organisational structures and teams.
- To be a key member of the Acute Provider Collaborative (APC) team, contributing to the wider requirements of the programme and acting as an HR expert.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CIPD Recognised qualification/Masters in HRM
- Post Graduate Management Qualification/MBA
- Recognised Project Management qualification
Essential
- Experience of working at senior management team level and working in senior HR roles
- Experience of interpreting and the practical application of national and legal policies and procedures appertaining to HR
- Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Knowledge of the current HR agenda in the NHS, healthcare reforms and how this supports service provision, performance and improvement
- Change management experience particularly associated with mergers and acquisitions (E) Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Team working and the ability to effectively work in partnership
- Experience of working in a disciplined governance environment
- Clear understanding and experience of Budget Management and efficiency responsibilities
- Expert analysis of complex data and reports and interpretation of statistical data (including financial) to inform integration and service re-design
Essential
- Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a confident and compelling manner, using a range of techniques to achieve an effective outcome.
- Employ effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills to encourage collaborative working and deliver best
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively and credibly at all levels
- Ability to manage particularly difficult or sensitive relationships
- Aptitude for offering creative and innovative HR solutions
Essential
- Political astuteness: the ability to read situations well and quickly understand where influence lies, responding professionally and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure, with clear and decisive judgement capabilities
- Ability to move easily from the strategic overview to a level of significant operational detail
- Report writing for a range of purposes including Trust Board/APC & Corporate Services Board
- Clear analytical skills, ability to present complex information and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CIPD Recognised qualification/Masters in HRM
- Post Graduate Management Qualification/MBA
- Recognised Project Management qualification
Essential
- Experience of working at senior management team level and working in senior HR roles
- Experience of interpreting and the practical application of national and legal policies and procedures appertaining to HR
- Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Knowledge of the current HR agenda in the NHS, healthcare reforms and how this supports service provision, performance and improvement
- Change management experience particularly associated with mergers and acquisitions (E) Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Team working and the ability to effectively work in partnership
- Experience of working in a disciplined governance environment
- Clear understanding and experience of Budget Management and efficiency responsibilities
- Expert analysis of complex data and reports and interpretation of statistical data (including financial) to inform integration and service re-design
Essential
- Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a confident and compelling manner, using a range of techniques to achieve an effective outcome.
- Employ effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills to encourage collaborative working and deliver best
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively and credibly at all levels
- Ability to manage particularly difficult or sensitive relationships
- Aptitude for offering creative and innovative HR solutions
Essential
- Political astuteness: the ability to read situations well and quickly understand where influence lies, responding professionally and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure, with clear and decisive judgement capabilities
- Ability to move easily from the strategic overview to a level of significant operational detail
- Report writing for a range of purposes including Trust Board/APC & Corporate Services Board
- Clear analytical skills, ability to present complex information and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
NBT and UHBW sites
Bristol
BS1 3LH
Employer's website
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified HR professional to support the delivery of the Joint Clinical Strategy for UHBW and NBT.
The post holder will be the Programme Lead for the Workforce and OD work streams with responsibility for developing a methodical and structured approach to the project oversight of the various programmes of work and delivery of the plan. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong leadership, displaying excellent communication skills, providing motivation and reassurance across the programme by engaging staff in decision making and facilitating effective team working.
If you have a sound understanding of HR best practice and have extensive experience in running projects and managing change, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The main role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
NBT and UHBW sites
Bristol
BS1 3LH
Employer's website
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified HR professional to support the delivery of the Joint Clinical Strategy for UHBW and NBT.
The post holder will be the Programme Lead for the Workforce and OD work streams with responsibility for developing a methodical and structured approach to the project oversight of the various programmes of work and delivery of the plan. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong leadership, displaying excellent communication skills, providing motivation and reassurance across the programme by engaging staff in decision making and facilitating effective team working.
If you have a sound understanding of HR best practice and have extensive experience in running projects and managing change, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The main role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- To act as the programme lead for the Workforce and OD work programme, assisting in the development of a detailed project plans, monitoring delivery, and the full delivery of the key HR priorities required to support the joint clinical services, as they are agreed.
- Work closely with the HRBPs and Head of HR Services and the wider team in consistently supporting the implementation of the joint clinical strategy and group model outcomes.
- Line manage the OD lead, ensuring their work activities deliver on the overall objectives of the work programme.
- Provide specialist HR advice in respect of the development, consultation and implementation of revised organisational structures and teams.
- To be a key member of the Acute Provider Collaborative (APC) team, contributing to the wider requirements of the programme and acting as an HR expert.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CIPD Recognised qualification/Masters in HRM
- Post Graduate Management Qualification/MBA
- Recognised Project Management qualification
Essential
- Experience of working at senior management team level and working in senior HR roles
- Experience of interpreting and the practical application of national and legal policies and procedures appertaining to HR
- Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Knowledge of the current HR agenda in the NHS, healthcare reforms and how this supports service provision, performance and improvement
- Change management experience particularly associated with mergers and acquisitions (E) Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Team working and the ability to effectively work in partnership
- Experience of working in a disciplined governance environment
- Clear understanding and experience of Budget Management and efficiency responsibilities
- Expert analysis of complex data and reports and interpretation of statistical data (including financial) to inform integration and service re-design
Essential
- Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a confident and compelling manner, using a range of techniques to achieve an effective outcome.
- Employ effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills to encourage collaborative working and deliver best
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively and credibly at all levels
- Ability to manage particularly difficult or sensitive relationships
- Aptitude for offering creative and innovative HR solutions
Essential
- Political astuteness: the ability to read situations well and quickly understand where influence lies, responding professionally and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure, with clear and decisive judgement capabilities
- Ability to move easily from the strategic overview to a level of significant operational detail
- Report writing for a range of purposes including Trust Board/APC & Corporate Services Board
- Clear analytical skills, ability to present complex information and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- CIPD Recognised qualification/Masters in HRM
- Post Graduate Management Qualification/MBA
- Recognised Project Management qualification
Essential
- Experience of working at senior management team level and working in senior HR roles
- Experience of interpreting and the practical application of national and legal policies and procedures appertaining to HR
- Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Knowledge of the current HR agenda in the NHS, healthcare reforms and how this supports service provision, performance and improvement
- Change management experience particularly associated with mergers and acquisitions (E) Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
- Team working and the ability to effectively work in partnership
- Experience of working in a disciplined governance environment
- Clear understanding and experience of Budget Management and efficiency responsibilities
- Expert analysis of complex data and reports and interpretation of statistical data (including financial) to inform integration and service re-design
Essential
- Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a confident and compelling manner, using a range of techniques to achieve an effective outcome.
- Employ effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills to encourage collaborative working and deliver best
- Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively and credibly at all levels
- Ability to manage particularly difficult or sensitive relationships
- Aptitude for offering creative and innovative HR solutions
Essential
- Political astuteness: the ability to read situations well and quickly understand where influence lies, responding professionally and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure, with clear and decisive judgement capabilities
- Ability to move easily from the strategic overview to a level of significant operational detail
- Report writing for a range of purposes including Trust Board/APC & Corporate Services Board
- Clear analytical skills, ability to present complex information and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
NBT and UHBW sites
Bristol
BS1 3LH
Employer's website
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