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Job overview

We are looking for a Head of Human Resources to lead our employee relations, recruitment and workforce wellbeing teams across the Trust. The role will report to the Deputy Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development.

You will demonstrate confident, values-led operational HR knowledge to coach and support a team of people professionals in all aspects of the Head of HR portfolio.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team with strong values at its heart.  Our values at Chesterfield Royal are articulated by ‘Proud to CARE’ and evidenced in action through our most recent staff survey results where we were rated among the top acute Trusts in the country with 72% of colleagues recommending #TeamCRH as a place to work and 73% telling us they would be happy with the standard of care should a friend or relative need it.  

You will be an inclusive, experienced and values-led senior leader who can demonstrate effective working across all areas and levels of the organisation, system and region using excellent communication and engagement skills to build relationships and influence culture.   

We expect you to bring a sound understanding of employment law, experience of handling a range of complex employee relations issues and experience of leading a team. There will be many opportunities to get involved in various projects and workstreams too.

Our friendly and caring colleagues are ready to welcome you to #TeamCRH, helping you to flourish from day one. 

Main duties of the job

As an experienced HR professional, you will offer the following: 

• Recent experience of delivering a customer and values-focused HR service at a senior level, providing advice on a range of complex employee relations issues including informal resolution and Just Culture, disciplinary, grievance, attendance support, organisational change and TUPE
• Experience of leading a team with the ability to coach, motivate and build sound working relationships
• Experience of working effectively with trade union colleagues
• Ability to develop personal credibility with leaders and stakeholders at all levels and influence outcomes
• Ability to think conceptually and pragmatically in problem solving
• Strong project management and work planning skills and ability to deliver objectives to deadlines
• Ability to effectively handle conflict and work collaboratively with others to seek a joint resolution
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective influencing style and proven ability to handle complex and difficult issues.

Working for our organisation

We have a long-standing history of supporting our community and making a difference in people’s lives daily. We employ more than 5,000 colleagues in a group structure model which also includes several primary care practices.  

We value the strength of a diverse workforce. We are committed to a fair and inclusive culture, where everyone feels a sense of belonging.  We particularly welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our senior leadership team. This year we launched our anti-racism strategy, the success of which is judged by demonstrable actions.  

We prioritise health and wellbeing and have a free purpose-built fully-accessible hub on-site, supporting colleagues with 24/7 gym, classes, and access to psychological support. Your work/life balance is also important to us and we are open to discussing options for flexible working.

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

COVID19 Vaccination

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

 UK Points-based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.  Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.  Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.  Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.  Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be  eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications 

Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

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