Human Resources and Organisational Development Business Partner

The HR & OD Business Partner role represents a senior, high profile and influential post, which is an integral part of the divisional senior management team. The purpose of the role is to provide a strategic organisation development (OD) and workforce focus and direction for the division, with the aim of supporting the delivery of compassionate and affordable patient care of the highest quality. Working closely with the Divisional Director, Divisional Manager, Divisional Nurse and other key individuals, the post holder will lead on all aspects of work associated with the forward planning, modernisation, engagement, motivation and performance of the workforce. In addition, at an operational level, they will embed excellent OD and HR practice and standards and increase HR management capability within the division. The HR Business Partner will develop and implement initiatives which directly support the delivery of the Trusts OD and Workforce Strategy and add value to the overall performance of the Trust. A key component of the role is the development of excellent working relationship with senior and multi-professional staff that are built highly credible and knowledgeable expert in the application of strategic OD and HR. Main duties of the job,

• Act as an advocate for change, in identifying the need for delivering productivity and efficiency improvements through working practices.
• Actively lead and support the implementation of OD and workforce improvement initiatives.
• Coach managers in the process of implementing change and supporting those involved in and affected by it.
• Regularly review and assess established working practices and staff management practices to ensure they continue to support efficient operational delivery.
• Consider and plan for emerging trends and uncertainties in workforce demand and supply within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Explore and apply novel approaches to overcome identifiable difficulties.
• Lead, develop and evaluate an effective and deliverable workforce plan that full supports the delivery of divisional and Trust key business objectives.
• Work with clinical leaders, managers and staff representatives to develop and prioritise a culture of effective employee relations and partnership working across all areas of the Division.
• Encourage and enable staff to feel empowered to change and improve the workplace through, for example, the application of the Delivering Excellence Everyday approach methodology, focus groups and regular local surveys.
• Research reasons for leaving in order to inform retention initiatives and share learning across and between divisions., As part of the Single Corporate Service, this role is a designated site-based role however the post holder will be part of the Corporate Service team which provides a service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Communication and Working Relationships The post holder will be providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or co-operation is required or because there are barriers to understanding and/or presenting complex, sensitive, or contentious information to a large group of staff. Analytical and Judgement Judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options. Planning and organising Planning and organisation of a broad range of complex activities or programmes, some of which are ongoing, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies. Physical Skills The post requires physical skills which are normally obtained through practice over a period of time or during practical training e.g. standard driving or keyboard skills, use of some tools and types of equipment. Patient Client Care Assists patients/clients/relatives during incidental contacts. Policy and Service Development The post holder is responsible for a range of policy implementation and policy or service development for a directorate or equivalent. Financial Management The post holder will observe a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of their work. They will advise on matters relating to budgets for staff. Research and development Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing. For further details please refer to enclosed job description. Job description, As part of the Single Corporate Service, this role is a designated site-based role however the post holder will be part of the Corporate Service team which provides a service across both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Communication and Working Relationships The post holder will be providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or co-operation is required or because there are barriers to understanding and/or presenting complex, sensitive, or contentious information to a large group of staff. Analytical and Judgement Judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options. Planning and organising Planning and organisation of a broad range of complex activities or programmes, some of which are ongoing, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies. Physical Skills The post requires physical skills which are normally obtained through practice over a period of time or during practical training e.g. standard driving or keyboard skills, use of some tools and types of equipment. Patient Client Care Assists patients/clients/relatives during incidental contacts. Policy and Service Development The post holder is responsible for a range of policy implementation and policy or service development for a directorate or equivalent. Financial Management The post holder will observe a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of their work. They will advise on matters relating to budgets for staff. Research and development Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.


• 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.
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., Highly specialist knowledge of one or more HR topics acquired through degree and professional HR qualification plus additional training or equivalent experience to masters level or equivalent.
  
  Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust 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 single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. 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. The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.