Role Overview
The HR & OD Business Partner role represents a senior, high profile and influential post, which is an integral part of the divisional senior management team. The purpose of the role is to provide a strategic organisation development (OD) and workforce focus and direction for the division, with the aim of supporting the delivery of compassionate and affordable patient care of the highest quality. Working closely with the Divisional Director, Divisional Manager, Divisional Nurse and other key individuals, the post holder will lead on all aspects of work associated with the forward planning, modernisation, engagement, motivation and performance of the workforce. At an operational level, they will embed excellent OD and HR practice and standards, increase HR management capability within the division and develop and implement initiatives that directly support the Trust's OD and Workforce Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Act as an advocate for change, identifying the need for delivering productivity and efficiency improvements through working practices.
- Actively lead and support the implementation of OD and workforce improvement initiatives.
- Coach managers in the process of implementing change and supporting those involved in and affected by it.
- Regularly review and assess established working practices and staff management practices to ensure they continue to support efficient operational delivery.
- Consider and plan for emerging trends and uncertainties in workforce demand and supply within the multi‑disciplinary team.
- Explore and apply novel approaches to overcome identifiable difficulties.
- Lead, develop and evaluate an effective and deliverable workforce plan that fully supports the delivery of divisional and Trust key business objectives.
- Work with clinical leaders, managers and staff representatives to develop and prioritise a culture of effective employee relations and partnership working across all areas of the Division.
- Encourage and enable staff to feel empowered to change and improve the workplace through, for example, the application of the Delivering Excellence Everyday approach methodology, focus groups and regular local surveys.
- Research reasons for leaving to inform retention initiatives and share learning across and between divisions.
- As part of the Single Corporate Service, this role is a designated site‑based role; the post holder will also be part of the Corporate Service team providing a service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Qualifications
- Post‑Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management or equivalent HR or OD management qualification.
- Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
- Extensive senior workforce experience in advising senior managers on best practice HR approaches, particularly relating to change management.
- Experience in successfully leading and delivering OD projects.
- Experience in developing and implementing OD and Workforce strategy.
- Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and practices.
- Experience in implementing significant changes to pay systems and other terms and conditions.
- Experience in managing complex and sensitive employment relations issues.
- Experience in coaching and training managers in OD and HR issues.
- Demonstrable knowledge of current thinking on good HR practice on all aspects of HR management.
- Knowledge of current workforce and HR agenda in the NHS.
- Demonstrable understanding of different models of HR service provision.
- Highly specialist knowledge of one or more HR topics acquired through degree and professional HR qualification plus additional training or equivalent experience to masters level or equivalent.
Benefits and Working Conditions
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. The post holder may be based at either Isle of Wight NHS Trust or Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and may be required to undertake business travel between sites. Benefits include an on‑site nursery, free beach hut, on‑site Wellness Centre with gym and swimming pool, staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise achievements.
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