Job summary
There are new and exciting opportunities to join the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WASUT), 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 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
1. Educated to Masters level in a professionally related subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a WF&OD role
2. Membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, or working towards.
Desirable
3. Knowledge of NHS Wales Policy and Directives relating to health
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
4. Significant experience of operational HR issues in a large, complex organisation
5. Significant employee relations case management experience
Desirable
6. Track record of inspiring and managing team