Job summary Location: Lakeside, North Harbour Corporate Hub, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Position Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are undergoing an exciting transformation. By merging to form a Single Corporate Services Division, our goal is to streamline processes, improve employee experiences, and allocate more time for patient care. Main duties of the job We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). The ideal candidate will possess substantial NHS HR experience, particularly in managing employment relations issues that are complex and sensitive. You should also have experience in implementing cost improvement plans and providing guidance, coaching, and support to local leaders and managers in enhancing their people management and leadership abilities. The HRBP role is a senior, prominent, and impactful position that is essential to the divisional senior management team. Its main purpose is to provide strategic direction in organisation development (OD) and workforce management, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient care in a setting where staff can express concerns and foster improvements. About us Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care. This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division. Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services? Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme. The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1184I Job locations Corporate Hub, Building 4000 Lakeside, North Harbour Cosham Hampshire PO6 3EZ Job description Job responsibilities Collaborating closely with the Divisional Director, Divisional Manager, Divisional Nurse, and other key personnel, the individual in this role will oversee various aspects related to forward planning, modernisation, culture, engagement, motivation, and workforce performance. Additionally, they will instil excellent OD and HR practices and standards at an operational level, while enhancing HR management and leadership capabilities within the division. The HR and OD Business Partner will design and implement initiatives that directly contribute to the Trusts OD and Workforce Strategy, ultimately enhancing the overall performance of the Trust. A vital aspect of this role involves cultivating strong working relationships with senior and multi-professional staff, establishing a foundation of credibility and expertise in the application of strategic OD and HR practices. Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications. Job description Job responsibilities Collaborating closely with the Divisional Director, Divisional Manager, Divisional Nurse, and other key personnel, the individual in this role will oversee various aspects related to forward planning, modernisation, culture, engagement, motivation, and workforce performance. Additionally, they will instil excellent OD and HR practices and standards at an operational level, while enhancing HR management and leadership capabilities within the division. The HR and OD Business Partner will design and implement initiatives that directly contribute to the Trusts OD and Workforce Strategy, ultimately enhancing the overall performance of the Trust. A vital aspect of this role involves cultivating strong working relationships with senior and multi-professional staff, establishing a foundation of credibility and expertise in the application of strategic OD and HR practices. Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management or equivalent HR or OD management qualification. Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Coaching Qualification Experience Essential Extensive senior workforce experience in advising senior managers on best practice HR approaches, particularly relating to change management Experience in successful leading and delivering OD projects. Experience in developing and implementing OD and Workforce strategy. Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and practices Experience in implementing significant changes to pay systems and other terms and conditions. Experience in managing complex and sensitive employment relations issues Experience in coaching and training managers in OD and HR issues. Demonstrable knowledge of current thinking on good HR practice on all aspects of HR management Knowledge of current workforce and HR agenda in the NHS. Demonstrable understanding of different models of HR service provision Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management or equivalent HR or OD management qualification. Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Coaching Qualification Experience Essential Extensive senior workforce experience in advising senior managers on best practice HR approaches, particularly relating to change management Experience in successful leading and delivering OD projects. Experience in developing and implementing OD and Workforce strategy. Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and practices Experience in implementing significant changes to pay systems and other terms and conditions. Experience in managing complex and sensitive employment relations issues Experience in coaching and training managers in OD and HR issues. Demonstrable knowledge of current thinking on good HR practice on all aspects of HR management Knowledge of current workforce and HR agenda in the NHS. Demonstrable understanding of different models of HR service provision 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. Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Corporate Hub, Building 4000 Lakeside, North Harbour Cosham Hampshire PO6 3EZ Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)