Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving workforce transformation, organisational development, and strategic planning? We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join the HR Business Partnering Team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Proven experience as a Senior HR Business Partner or equivalent role in a complex healthcare or public sector environment.
* Strong expertise in workforce planning, organisational development, and change management.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including senior management.
* A strategic mindset, with the ability to balance operational and strategic priorities.
* Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures, particularly in relation to workforce, employee relations, and organisational change.
* CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience).
Why Join Us?
* Make a real impact – Shape the future of our workforce and contribute to better patient care.
* Be part of a forward-thinking HR team – Work on innovative projects that drive real change.
* Career progression – Access training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
* Flexible working – We support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
About The Role
As a HR Business Partner, you will:
* Develop and implement workforce plans aligned with corporate priorities and financial, activity, and HR metrics.
* Lead strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management to ensure future workforce sustainability.
* Support business cases and service development plans, driving workforce productivity and role redesign.
* Lead organisational change initiatives, engaging with key stakeholders, including trade unions, to ensure smooth transitions.
* Champion leadership and organisational development, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
* Monitor and enhance staff experience, using tools such as the national staff survey to inform engagement strategies.
* Provide expert HR advice on complex employee relations issues, supporting divisional leadership teams.
* Drive recruitment and retention strategies, particularly for hard-to-fill roles, ensuring workforce stability.
* Lead and contribute to Trust-wide workforce projects, shaping policies and strategies to align with business objectives.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: John Wall Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer Email address: john.wall@nhs.net Telephone number: 07557 030835
Anna Letchworth - Divisional Director of Operations for the Emergency and Integrated Care Division, anna.letchworth@nhs.net
Richard Turton - Divisional Director of Nursing for the Emergency and Integrated Care Division, r.turton@nhs.net
Martyna Ciastek - current HRBP for the Emergency and Integrated Care Division, martyna.ciastek@nhs.net
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