• Job Description

  Req#: C9293-25-0238?language=en&page=721&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a new People Business Partner.

  As a People Business Partner your role will be to lead the provision of a strategic, operational and business-focused people relations service to all staff within the Division. This will include workforce planning and development, resourcing, employee relations, leading and influencing organisational change and staff development and training.

  You will also act as a conduit to the Divisional leadership, on behalf of the people team, to commission work for your business area, as the needs demand.

  You will be a team player, with excellent persuasion and negotiation skills, and a flexible approach to work. We are looking for an individual with drive, energy and the personality to make an immediate impact, supported by the experience, qualifications and skills to add value to our organisation. Your success will be built upon your CIPD qualification, or equivalent knowledge and you will have experience of change management and developing new roles and ways of working.

  In return we can commit to provide members of our team with the development and support to progress their career in a dynamic, exciting and progressive environment.

  This post is predominantly based at predominantly at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with and 6 Orsman Road (you will also be able to work from home for 1-2 days per week).

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will lead the provision of a strategic, operational and business-focused people partner service to all staff within their assigned specialty area, which includes workforce development, leading and influencing organisational change, people development and training, and being the lead for some Employee Relations casework.

  The post has management responsibility for delivery of People indicators, e.g. sickness/appraisal target, delivery of cost improvement plans and workforce change for their designated area of specialty.

  The postholder will contribute to the development and implementation of the People Plan and service plans.

  In addition, the post holder will take responsibility for the management of a Trust wide corporate piece of work and/or management of specific areas related to People /OD under the guidance of the Deputy Director of People.

  About us

  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

  We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

  Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

  We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

  Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

  Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £61,927 to £68,676 a year pro rata p.a. incl.

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  293-CSEP-0554

  Job locations

  6 Orsman Road

  Haggerston

  London

  E1 5RA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

  The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

  The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifcations

  Essential

  • Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent experience
  • Masters level qualification or knowledge and expertise gained through in-depth experience to masters level equivalent

  Desirable

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Communication; Written (reports, letters, etc), Presentations, Verbal Influencing/negotiating Performance Management Sound IT skills Ability to work in a team Problem solving skills Project Management Ability to manage a challenging workload Customer Service approach Analytical skills

  Desirable

  • Business planning skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant HR experience in a demanding environment Significant experience of HR casework (incl. experience of MHPS) Significant appreciation, knowledge and experience of good HR practice within a large complex organisation Experience in reviewing, producing and implementing policies and procedures Experience of People management and change implementation in a unionised environment Developing & delivering learning interventions Working with staff at all levels Information/reports Presentations at senior level

  Desirable

  • Understanding of job evaluation methodology Job Planning system experience (ideally Allocate / Zircadian)

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Significant knowledge of UK employment legislation in order to deal with complex ER issues to include TUPE and EWTD Medical terms and conditions, (including L&NCEAs) Leading edge HR practice across the range of HR disciplines Maintaining High Professional Standards - Framework for Doctors Fair & safe recruitment & selection practice

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of payroll systems NHS developments at Regional/National level Revalidation and appraisal for Doctors

  other

  Essential

  • Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act oUnderstanding of the Trust values oData protection/Freedom of Information oHealth & Safety oFlexibility of approach oResilience

  Desirable

  • Commercial acumen

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifcations

  Essential

  • Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent experience
  • Masters level qualification or knowledge and expertise gained through in-depth experience to masters level equivalent

  Desirable

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Communication; Written (reports, letters, etc), Presentations, Verbal Influencing/negotiating Performance Management Sound IT skills Ability to work in a team Problem solving skills Project Management Ability to manage a challenging workload Customer Service approach Analytical skills

  Desirable

  • Business planning skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant HR experience in a demanding environment Significant experience of HR casework (incl. experience of MHPS) Significant appreciation, knowledge and experience of good HR practice within a large complex organisation Experience in reviewing, producing and implementing policies and procedures Experience of People management and change implementation in a unionised environment Developing & delivering learning interventions Working with staff at all levels Information/reports Presentations at senior level

  Desirable

  • Understanding of job evaluation methodology Job Planning system experience (ideally Allocate / Zircadian)

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Significant knowledge of UK employment legislation in order to deal with complex ER issues to include TUPE and EWTD Medical terms and conditions, (including L&NCEAs) Leading edge HR practice across the range of HR disciplines Maintaining High Professional Standards - Framework for Doctors Fair & safe recruitment & selection practice

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of payroll systems NHS developments at Regional/National level Revalidation and appraisal for Doctors

  other

  Essential

  • Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act oUnderstanding of the Trust values oData protection/Freedom of Information oHealth & Safety oFlexibility of approach oResilience

  Desirable

  • Commercial acumen

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  6 Orsman Road

  Haggerston

  London

  E1 5RA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  6 Orsman Road

  Haggerston

  London

  E1 5RA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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