Job summary Are you the next Director of Human Resources of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust? TeamMWL is looking for a values-driven, visionary and passionate individual that champions staff wellbeing, experience and engagement and has kindness and inclusivity at the heart of everything they do. Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed ensuring that we are the best place to work and fostering a culture that supports every member of the organisation to develop and thrive. The person You will be a compassionate, inclusive, and people-focused leader experienced in operating at a very senior level within a complex health or care environment. We are seeking an exceptional leader who will embody and embrace the values of TeamMWL. This role is integral to ensuring that MWL is the best place to work This role will support the development of an open and inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and empowered to speak up and identify improvements, be involved in decisions, and raise concerns safely. Here at MWL we pride ourselves on being inclusive and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and particularly from individuals with the protected characteristics that are currently under-represented in our Trust. Main duties of the job The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Trusts Trust's strategic approach to workforce and education ensuring close alignment to the NHS People Plan and People Promise that puts staff wellbeing, experience and engagement at the heart of everything we do. As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with other executives and senior leaders to shape the future direction of MWL continually looking for innovative ways to enhance and improve our colleague experience. Further information of the role requirements is outlined within the candidate briefing pack. Interview for this position will be held on 25th February 2025. Please note, this recruitment process will involve an assessment centre which will include Focus group exercise, presentation and interview. Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation which must be to recruitment by 12pm on 24th February 2025. Ahead of presentation to the interview panel candidates will be asked to facilitate a focus group on the same topic. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Competitive Salary Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-S6953670 Job locations Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities As the Director of Human Resources for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust you will be responsible for developing, leading and delivering the Trusts strategic approach to workforce and education ensuring close alignment to the NHS People Plan and People Promise to achieve our Trust vision to provide five star patient care.You will be a key member of the Executive leadership team, have the ability to build credibility, inspire confidence, and demonstrably influence staff at all levels from ward to Board. You will be a role model for our values and contribute to a patient centres culture of kindness, respect and inclusivity. You will be collaborative in approach with a focus on continuous improvement within the Trust and across the wider Cheshire and Mersey system. You will be an exceptional leader of people, with drive, vision, a strategic mindset, clarity of purpose, proven track record of HR/OD delivery, and high levels of integrity. Job description Job responsibilities As the Director of Human Resources for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust you will be responsible for developing, leading and delivering the Trusts strategic approach to workforce and education ensuring close alignment to the NHS People Plan and People Promise to achieve our Trust vision to provide five star patient care.You will be a key member of the Executive leadership team, have the ability to build credibility, inspire confidence, and demonstrably influence staff at all levels from ward to Board. You will be a role model for our values and contribute to a patient centres culture of kindness, respect and inclusivity. You will be collaborative in approach with a focus on continuous improvement within the Trust and across the wider Cheshire and Mersey system. You will be an exceptional leader of people, with drive, vision, a strategic mindset, clarity of purpose, proven track record of HR/OD delivery, and high levels of integrity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters qualification or equivalent/ proven post graduate level ability and experience. Evidence of continuous professional and personal development in strategic leadership and management Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD). Desirable Relevant leadership or management development qualification. Knowledge & Experience Essential Experienced and inclusive leader with a strong commitment to leadership and experience of developing high performance, cohesive teams based on an open, kind and inclusive culture Able to demonstrate proof of impact and delivery against workforce and education performance metrics Evidence of working effectively as a corporate senior leader. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the NHS People Pan, NHS People Promise, NHS HR and OD Future programme, Upscaling guidance and local workforce imperatives. Desirable Proven and successful experience as a Director of Human Resources at Board level in a similarly large, complex organisation or system. Skills and Abilities Essential Proven ability to convert vision into reality, with outcomes embedded long term. Proactive and calculated risk management to ensure reputational risk to the organisation is well managed Proven influencing and negotiation skills, particularly across organisational boundaries and at regional/ national level. Capacity to think strategically and analyse and solve complex problems. Strong analytical and data-evaluation skills to support proven financial management and 'value for money outcomes. Desirable Experience of business development and commercial acumen. Personal Effectiveness and Behaviours Essential Commitment to the aims and values of the NHS, demonstrating a passion for healthcare and delivering outstanding outcomes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters qualification or equivalent/ proven post graduate level ability and experience. Evidence of continuous professional and personal development in strategic leadership and management Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD). Desirable Relevant leadership or management development qualification. Knowledge & Experience Essential Experienced and inclusive leader with a strong commitment to leadership and experience of developing high performance, cohesive teams based on an open, kind and inclusive culture Able to demonstrate proof of impact and delivery against workforce and education performance metrics Evidence of working effectively as a corporate senior leader. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the NHS People Pan, NHS People Promise, NHS HR and OD Future programme, Upscaling guidance and local workforce imperatives. Desirable Proven and successful experience as a Director of Human Resources at Board level in a similarly large, complex organisation or system. Skills and Abilities Essential Proven ability to convert vision into reality, with outcomes embedded long term. Proactive and calculated risk management to ensure reputational risk to the organisation is well managed Proven influencing and negotiation skills, particularly across organisational boundaries and at regional/ national level. Capacity to think strategically and analyse and solve complex problems. Strong analytical and data-evaluation skills to support proven financial management and 'value for money outcomes. Desirable Experience of business development and commercial acumen. Personal Effectiveness and Behaviours Essential Commitment to the aims and values of the NHS, demonstrating a passion for healthcare and delivering outstanding outcomes. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)