Hr/Od Business Partner

Main duties of the job

Key Functional Responsibilities

Operational

• As a senior lead working internally and externally to deliver projects, initiatives and services to time and in a cost effective
• To support the identification and sharing of best practice in [discipline] to support service improvement.
• To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.
• Support the portfolio of programmes/projects in demonstrating value for money tracking, managing and delivering agreed
• Provide specialist advice and prepare strategic reports and briefings for directors and stakeholders.
• In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports.

Key Working Relationships

• Communicates and provides highly complex information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. (verbal, written and numerical)
• Present highly complex information about projects, initiatives and services to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting.
• Commit to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of contentious issues.
• Support matrix working internally and collaborative working across organisations

Working for our organisation

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Shortlisting Criteria:

Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD) or able to evidence having commenced the upgrading process with CIPD or willing to undertake accreditation

Experienced in HR and OD Business Partnering, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into clear HR and OD deliverables and project, providing constructive challenge and support to line managers at all levels to improve line management standards.

Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.

Ability to use informed persuasion to influence and negotiate effectively with others in potentially sensitive and contentious situations.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Salary Progression

Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £58,972, with a pay step increase after 5 years’ service.

For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum.

This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.

Person specification

Professional Membership

Essential criteria

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Chartered MCIPD) or able to evidence having commenced the upgrading process with CIPD or willing to undertake accreditation

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experienced in HR and OD Business Partnering, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into clear HR and OD deliverables and project, providing constructive challenge and support to line managers at all levels to improve line management standards.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence and negotiate effectively with others in potentially sensitive and contentious situations.