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The Opportunity

Why should you apply for this role?

You will be joining the Trust at a really interesting and exciting time, as they begin to see the benefits from the work streams developed from the “Sustainable Services Review”, implementation of service line management and embarkation on to their Foundation Trust Application. 

As principal advisor to the board on human resources and organisational development, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board, attending full board meetings.  You will be responsible for a small HR team who will provide the transactional support, and aid the development of the HR business partner model for the Trust.  Alongside this, you will take strategic responsibility to forge the Organisational Development Strategy, which will harness the immense talents of the organisation and help its transition into the new world of operating as an independent healthcare enterprise.

This is an ideal role for you, if you are seeking:

  • To augment your OD and HR experience having moved an organisation forward. You may have completed the transition onto Foundation Trust status and now seek a move up to a board level appointment.

Or

  • You may have successfully implemented a substantial change programme within a large complex organisation in the wider public service or private sector and simply be seeking a new challenge.

In this role, we feel the skills you have gained will not only be fully utilised, but you will gain a significant amount of job satisfaction.

The hospital location is very accessible from a wide geographic area including Cheshire, Wirral, Merseyside, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Shropshire and North Wales.  You could experience a much more pleasurable journey to work than you may think.

The Trust provides a range of family friendly facilities including an on-site crèche and the post offers flexible working arrangements, job share may be considered if there are two suitable applicants available for appointment. 

For a further detailed discussion please contact Simon Potts on 07770 786 933.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Associate Director of Human Resources

REPORTABLE AND ACCOUNTABLE TO:Chief Executive

SALARY PACKAGE: Circa £70,000, Lease Car, Pension, Relocation

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Leading and development of the Human Resources function and, in collaboration with senior colleagues, the implementation of an integrated HR/OD Strategy that develops the concept of HR as the business partner to support service delivery and improvement throughout the Trust, and the development of the Organisation as an NHS Foundation Trust.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the post holder will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Human Resources.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

  1. The post holder is directly accountable and responsible to the Chief Executive. 
  2. The post holder will work collaboratively with Directors and senior managers to ensure the delivery of an integrated HR and Organisational Development Strategy. 
  3. The post holder will be expected to establish effective partnerships with staff side colleagues to inform and enhance the development of the Trusts workforce.
  4. The post holder will provide Human Resources advice to the Board.
  5. The SHA, PCTs, LHBs and other external bodies.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. To lead and develop the Human Resources function ensuring delivery of a high quality service within the Trust.
  2. To develop and implement an integrated HR and OD Strategy. 
  3. The provision of HR professional advice to the Board.
  4. Supporting the Chief Executive in ensuring both the efficient and effective use of staff within the Trust.
  5. To lead the development of principles and ways of working to promote staff engagement in the management of change.
  6. Overseeing the delivery of a full learning and development programme for the Trust that ensures staff have the skills and competencies to deliver innovative, high quality services and to fulfil their potential and maximise their contribution to the Trust.
  7. Learning and facilitating continuous professional development and the acquisition and adaptation of competencies required for the transition to new roles and modernised ways of working.
  8. Monitoring the completion of Performance Development Reviews for all eligible staff that are completed in line with NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements.
  9. Establishing and coordinating effective workforce strategies to support the Trusts key performance indicators and objectives including sickness absence, succession planning, the recruitment and retention of staff, recognition and reward strategies.
  10. To develop the leadership capacity and capability at every level within the Trust by the development of a Leadership and Management Development Strategy.  This must be supported by key stakeholders and enable staff to respond positively and flexibly to change.
  11. To develop a robust workforce development plan aligned to service delivery and the long term financial model, in readiness for Foundation Trust progression.
  12. To develop within Strategy a programme of Succession Planning to cultivate and retain high performing leaders of the future.
  13. To ensure that appropriate professional advice on Human Resources and Organisational Development is available to Trust Board, Executives Committee and professional committees within the Trust.

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