Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated HR professional to join us. This is a great challenge for the right candidate to make a tangible and lasting contribution to the development and stability of the Trust. The Deputy HR Business Partner will work to support our two non-clinical Divisions. Trust Services is our corporate division, consisting of over 1,000 members of staff working across many areas including Digital Services, Research and Development, Finance, HR, Clinical Governance, Operations and Trust Secretariat. This vital division ensures the Trust can deliver our many clinical services, by providing back of house functions such as resourcing, informatics, and expert advice and support in areas such as legal and financial. The second Division is our Division of Estates & Facilities, again consisting of over 1,000 dedicated members of staff, this Division is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean and effective working environment for our colleagues and patients. As well as maintaining our existing assets, the Division is also responsible for overseeing capital programmes to further develop our buildings. Main duties of the job On a day-to-day basis you will: - Support Divisional Managements teams in planning for significant organisational change e.g. redevelopment, service reconfigurations and TUPE Supporting managers with complex employee relations casework, including being the HR representative on hearing panels Supporting Divisional Management teams in improving compliance with key workforce indicators and performance drivers e.g. recruitment and retention, appraisals and essential training, To undertake specific corporate projects and support delivery of the workforce and organisational development strategy on staff engagement, health and well-being, equality, diversity and inclusion To be an advocate for improving staff experience and lead on Divisional staff experience planning. Assist the HR Business Partner in preparing reports for Divisional Board and other Trust wide meetings The successful candidate will: - Be CIPD qualified with evidence of continuing professional development as a HR Practitioner. Have significant operational HR knowledge with experience of developing the workforce aspects of operational business plans. Have experience in applying a business partner approach and working with managers to develop services. Be able to apply HR expertise to provide solutions to complex problems. Be resilient and adaptable, with experience of influencing and communicating with people of all levels. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 387-TS-6975-CB Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. In return for your hard work, we will give you: - A competitive salary between £46, 418 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Access to a raft of national and local discounts An industry leading pension, with significant employer contributions An environment that encourages development, recognises success and is excited by change An opportunity to know that your work makes a difference in creating a sustainable, efficient and reliable workforce. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. In return for your hard work, we will give you: - A competitive salary between £46, 418 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Access to a raft of national and local discounts An industry leading pension, with significant employer contributions An environment that encourages development, recognises success and is excited by change An opportunity to know that your work makes a difference in creating a sustainable, efficient and reliable workforce. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Masters degree/postgraduate study in relevant HR subject Evidence of continuing professional development A member of the CIPD CIPD qualified Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of developing creative and fit-for-purpose HR solutions Demonstrable evidence of service improvement programmes and the ability to facilitate change Experience of supporting complex employee relations cases Experience of applying HR policies and procedures; pragmatically applying best practice Understanding of TUPE legislation and experience of delivering/supporting incoming /outgoing transfers Comprehensive and current understanding of employment law and ability to apply that understanding in practice Experience in delivering OD initiatives and project plans Desirable Sound understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions Experience of working with Trade Unions/professional bodies Experience of Agenda for Change job matching processes Skills and Abilities Essential Standard keyboard skills Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex information clearly and concisely Possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to multiple deadlines and maintain oversight of multiple workstreams Ability to work under pressure, with clear and decisive judgement capabilities Able to persuade and influence Attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively and credibly at all levels Able to travel to all trust locations with reasonable notice and planning Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Masters degree/postgraduate study in relevant HR subject Evidence of continuing professional development A member of the CIPD CIPD qualified Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of developing creative and fit-for-purpose HR solutions Demonstrable evidence of service improvement programmes and the ability to facilitate change Experience of supporting complex employee relations cases Experience of applying HR policies and procedures; pragmatically applying best practice Understanding of TUPE legislation and experience of delivering/supporting incoming /outgoing transfers Comprehensive and current understanding of employment law and ability to apply that understanding in practice Experience in delivering OD initiatives and project plans Desirable Sound understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions Experience of working with Trade Unions/professional bodies Experience of Agenda for Change job matching processes Skills and Abilities Essential Standard keyboard skills Excellent analytical skills and ability to present complex information clearly and concisely Possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to multiple deadlines and maintain oversight of multiple workstreams Ability to work under pressure, with clear and decisive judgement capabilities Able to persuade and influence Attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively and credibly at all levels Able to travel to all trust locations with reasonable notice and planning 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)