Job summary About Us: At BDCT, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our community. Our people are at the heart of our mission, and we believe that an inclusive, supportive workplace is essential to achieving our goals. We are seeking a Senior People Partner to join our People Services team and drive our people strategy forward. Role Overview: As a Senior People Partner, you will play a crucial role in shaping our people practices and driving engagement across the Trust as well as being integral to working on the Trust priorities and making a difference to how our service operate and perform. You will work closely with senior leaders, providing expert advice on HR matters, developing talent management strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation which is our focus for the upcoming year. Your strategic insight will be vital in aligning HR initiatives with our organisational objectives. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement People strategies that align with the Trust's goals. Be the instigator of continuous improvement and innovation and always seeking better ways of working. Provide expert guidance on people related matters Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development. Foster a culture of inclusion and diversity across the Trust. Analyse People metrics to inform decision-making and improve people practices. Drive change management initiatives and support leaders through periods of transition. Collaborate with the wider HR team to enhance employee engagement and retention strategies. What We Offer: Flexible working opportunities Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment. Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being. Please note: Whilst this role will be classed as a Mobile worker there will be an expectation to be on various sites across the trust footprint when required. This includes a monthly team meeting to be held at New Mill in Saltaire. If you are passionate about making a difference in the NHS and meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you. About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 453-24-6737776 Job locations New Mill - Mobile Victoria Road, Saltaire Shipley BD18 3LD Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in HR related subject or equivalent level experience CIPD membership - MCIPD Relevant continuing professional development Experience Essential Experience of successfully leading and managing a People Services team Record of successful achievement in contributing to change as a People Service professional is desirable Significant generalist People Services experience demonstrating competence across employee relations, including TUPE transfers, change management, performance management, equality and diversity and training. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS AfC Job Evaluation Trained Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in HR related subject or equivalent level experience CIPD membership - MCIPD Relevant continuing professional development Experience Essential Experience of successfully leading and managing a People Services team Record of successful achievement in contributing to change as a People Service professional is desirable Significant generalist People Services experience demonstrating competence across employee relations, including TUPE transfers, change management, performance management, equality and diversity and training. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS AfC Job Evaluation Trained 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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address New Mill - Mobile Victoria Road, Saltaire Shipley BD18 3LD Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)