Are you a compassionate and dynamic Senior People/HR Professional looking to develop your career and add value in a busy, demanding and rewarding NHS environment?

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to lead our People Operations Team which consists of our People Information and People Advisory Service on a fixed term 3 month contract. With a new People Strategy, and an ambitious national People Plan this is a fantastic time to play a key part in the future shaping of the People Operations Team and the wider successes of the Trust.

You will support the Deputy Chief People Officer, in the strategic and operational delivery of a high quality, professional service in accordance with our People values and in collaboration with the broader People and OD Team.

About us

At North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, we are extremely proud to be one of only two specialist Mental Health Trusts in England which has an overall CQC Outstanding rating. We are a Trust that prides itself on having achieved a financial surplus for the past 25 years making us one of the top financial performers in the region. We remain bold and ambitious with further plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care delivered in a sustainable way.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be an experienced HR professional with MCIPD, who has experience of operating as a Senior HR practitioner, managing a team in a fast paced environment and highly competent with People/HR Information systems such as ESR. Ideally you should have proven experience of People/HR in a healthcare setting. You will have a track record of successfully managing a team and have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a range of stakeholders. Your knowledge of employment legislation and workforce metrics/information systems will be matched with an ability to provide senior support and advice on complex employee relations and organisational change matters, as well as supporting the delivery of transformational People activities that support the Trust with its ambitious strategy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters or Equivalent Experience
• CIPD membership or equivalent affiliation with appropriate professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an health setting
• Experience of leading multiple work streams to successful completion

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of how Workforce Information contributes to Trust-wide workforce planning and financial activities
• Knowledge of ESR, BI and associated Management systems

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

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