Job summary
- Main area
- Human Resources
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 410-COR-6411373
- Employer
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
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Assistant HR Business Partner
NHS AfC: Band 6
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is seeking an experienced HR professional with outstanding interpersonal skills looking to gain a broad range of experience in a vibrant and fast paced specialist Trust.
The role will have responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of a high-quality HR service to the Clinical Services division within the organisation.
The successful candidate will support and advise clinicians/managers and staff within Clinical Services, predominantly around employee relations, including absence management, disciplinary, performance capability, grievance and redeployment, in varying forms of complexity. There is also the opportunity to undertake project work and work in partnership with other departments such as Organisational Development.
The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Managers, and support the HR Business Partner for Clinical services, with the requirement to deputise in the HR Business Partners absence where appropriate. The role will promote and ensure excellent employment practice across the division and reinforce the implementation of the Trusts Workforce Strategies.
This is a varied and exciting role which requires the candidate to have the knowledge base behind them to be able to deliver an outstanding service to the division.
The successful candidate will be based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital with flexibility for hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
To support the Divisional Human Resources Business Partners in the delivery of an effective, comprehensive and professional HR Service.
To be the first point of contact for the management of a broad range of employee relations, performance and employment issues.
To coach Line Managers to develop their leadership capabilities. To led on various HR improvement projects.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Assistant HR Business Partner role will be a pivotal autonomous role which will take the lead on key HR projects which may include (but not limited to) one or more of the following subject matters:
Training and Development
Responsibility for leading on a range of training to support managers to develop their skills and confidence in effective people management processes.
Be the lead and conduit for the Business HR Team to enhance collaboration and partnership with L&OD colleagues.
· In partnership with L&OD colleagues, monitor and support the implementation of agreed HR/ OD projects/interventions, ensuring that solutions and interventions are delivered in line with expected timescales and associated KPIs. Adjusting plans and reorganising work to achieve this.
· Work in conjunction with the LD/OD team to design, deliver and evaluate a range of high-quality HR, leadership and talent development programmes which help to fulfil workforce strategic priorities and are in line with organisational values.
Medical Staffing
To support the delivery of a comprehensive high quality, responsive, and customer focused Medical HR service to senior clinicians/managers and medical staff within the Trust.
Ensure the provision of comprehensive specialist information, advice and support regarding all employment issues for medical staff.
Provide professional advice, support and guidance on the interpretation of Medical & Dental Terms and Conditions of Service, legal requirements, nationally agreed guidance/procedures and local Trust policies.
Support the Medical HR Manager with the provision of advice and support to Directors, Case Managers, Case Investigators and Managers with regard to issues falling under Maintaining High professional Standards in the Modern NHS (MHPS)
Work closely with the Resourcing Team in relation to the recruitment and onboarding of medical staff.
Manage the implementation and application of medical workforce utilisation systems including job planning, e-rota, leave management, appraisal and revalidation, junior doctors rostering and ensure the provision of support to users of the systems.
Provide medical HR advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication and networking with other HR/Medical managers across Cheshire and Merseyside to ensure consistency in advice and practice.
Deputise when required for the Medical HR Manager.
Health & Wellbeing and EDI
To lead on specific initiative projects, which supports delivery of the Culture and Wellbeing or EDIB strategy
Lead on the design and delivery of initiatives of specific wellbeing and diversity events as required
Work with the Strategic Culture and Wellbeing Lead to ensure there is awareness and education for employees across
Analyse workforce data and produce report which will measure the impact of wellbeing and EDIB delivery plans
Lead of the development of relevant policies in line with best practice and legislation.
General Business HR
To lead on the management of casework in relation to sickness absence for the designated Division, including providing advice and guidance to managers, liaising with Occupational Health and supporting formal meetings.
To provide professional advice and support to managers and the HR Business Partner on employee relations matters including disciplinary, capability and grievance case management. This will include the provision of advice in relation to investigations, supporting with the preparation of management statements of case and attendance at hearings as appropriate.
To support the HR Manager/HR Business Partner with the review and development of policies and procedures to ensure that these reflect the needs of the Trust, good practice and employment law.
To be responsible for the analysis of workforce performance reports and the preparation of feedback reports for managers and relevant committee meetings, covering a range of topics including sickness absence, turnover, mandatory training, appraisals and Staff Survey/Staff FFT. This will include an analysis and interpretation of trends.
To assist managers and their teams with the utilisation of workforce information to inform decision making processes.
Assist the HR Business Partners and Divisional managers with the development of workforce plans.
To maintain the Employee Relations and sickness database.
To provide advice to staff, managers and the wider HR and Education Team in relation to the application of Trust policies and employment legislation.
To advise and support managers, under the direction of the HR Business Partner, in relation to the implementation of change management programmes, including engagement with affected staff and Trade Union representatives as appropriate.
To assist the HR Business Partners in the delivery of the HR service in relation to their lead responsibilities.
Where appropriate, to support with HR transactional processes such as staff change and termination forms
To support the development and implementation of an exit process for staff leaving the Trust, undertaking confidential exit interviews as appropriate and providing feedback as appropriate to the HR Business Partner and service areas.
To provide training to managers and staff as required
To attend and undertake minutes at meetings as required.
To undertake ad hoc projects as required.
To be responsible for ensuring that professional standards of HR practice are maintained and developed, and to maintain a portfolio of continuous professional development.
To keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practice.
To undertake any additional appropriate tasks as required.
Deputise when required for the HR Manager/HR Business Partner.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
To oversee and monitor activities and performance, dealing with day-to-day issues and reporting through to the HR Manager/HR Business Partner
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent relevant training and experience
Desirable criteria
- CIPD Level 7 or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of current employment legislation and HR/OD best practice
- Experience of providing a HR/OD advisory service within a multi-skilled professional and unionised environment
- Experience of advising and supporting managers on HR/OD matters
- Experience of analysing and interpreting HR/OD metrics
- Experience of interpreting and advising on terms and conditions, policies, procedures and employment law
- Experience of using database systems Experience of producing reports
- Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and information governance
- Experience of supporting managers with change management
- Experience of developing HR/OD policies and procedures
- Experience of supporting managers at formal hearings
- Experience of line management
- Experience of delivering training/presentations to groups
Desirable criteria
- Agenda for Change Job Evaluation trained & experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective written and verbal communication skills – the ability to listen, question and provide clear, concise information and advice
- Ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive information on a range of workforce issues e.g. redundancy, absence management, welfare issues
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues across all levels
- Good influencing and persuasion skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to manage a diverse and busy workload, working to deadlines and paying attention to detail
- Self- motivated and proactive, able to act on own initiative
- Good record management
- Well-developed IT skills – Microsoft Office packages and HR/OD IT systems and reporting tools
- Able to work flexibly as part of a team with a willingness to adapt
- Personal credibility and integrity
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use NHS HR/OD information systems such as ESR
Other
Desirable criteria
- Driver with own transport (for attendance at meetings and events off site
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Steph Keelan
- Job title
- Senior HR Business Partner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 254 3016
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