• Job Description

  Req#: C9020-25-0144?language=en&page=78&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This post is fixed term for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.

  There are new and exciting opportunities to join the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST), People Services Team, in the role of a People Services Partner.

  Successful applicants will work across Wales to support the People Business Leader in delivery of a comprehensive range of people services activities across the Trust such as employment legislation, performance management, monitoring of workforce KPIs within the department, embedding good people management practices and developing and raising managerial and team capabilities.

  The post holder will therefore play a key role in ensuring effective and efficient management of people, through the provision of highly specialised expert advice to the business on a comprehensive range of people services.

  Main duties of the job

  The People Services Partner will have lead accountability for the delivery of a comprehensive range of people services, managing complex caseloads, job evaluation lead, sickness absence, training and directing the workload of the People Relations Advisors.

  The People Services Partner will build effective relationships and championing partnership working with Trade Unions and Professional Organisations at every level.

  Whilst there is funding for the role to be full time, we would be keen to hear from candidates looking for flexible working options. The base for this role is not fixed and can be a combination of home working and attending a Welsh Ambulance Service Trust base. Due to the role covering Wales there will be a requirement for some travel.

  We look forward to receiving your application form and hope to be supporting you with your career in the Welsh Ambulance Service in the near future.

  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

  About us

  #RemarkablePeople

  Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

  The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

  Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

  In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, (pro rata)

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  6 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  020-AC070-0725

  Job locations

  Swansea, North Wales or Cwmbran - Hybrid Working

  Swansea, North Wales or Cwmbran - Hybrid Working

  SA6 8RE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

  Interviews will be held on 29th July 2025.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

  Interviews will be held on 29th July 2025.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Educated to Masters level in a professionally related subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a WF&OD role
  • Membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, or working towards.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Wales Policy and Directives relating to health

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of operational HR issues in a large, complex organisation
  • Significant employee relations case management experience

  Desirable

  • Track record of inspiring and managing team

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Educated to Masters level in a professionally related subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a WF&OD role
  • Membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, or working towards.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Wales Policy and Directives relating to health

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of operational HR issues in a large, complex organisation
  • Significant employee relations case management experience

  Desirable

  • Track record of inspiring and managing team

  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

  Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

  Address

  Swansea, North Wales or Cwmbran - Hybrid Working

  Swansea, North Wales or Cwmbran - Hybrid Working

  SA6 8RE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

  Address

  Swansea, North Wales or Cwmbran - Hybrid Working

  Swansea, North Wales or Cwmbran - Hybrid Working

  SA6 8RE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (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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