Job overview
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate Business Partner to join our People & Culture Directorate.
Working closely with the Clinical Group and other key individuals the People and OD BP will support all aspects of work associated with the forward planning, modernisation, engagement, motivation and performance of the workforce. In addition the post holder will embed workforce and OD best practice; improving standards and increasing management capability within the division. "
Motivated and driven, the postholder will within the People Business Partner team and work closely with others across the People and Culture Directorate functions. We are looking for an individual who will be part of taking our team forward, devising improvements and building strong business partner relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a challenging but supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The Associate HR Business Partner will support the People Business Partner and Associate Director of
Organisational Development and Engagement with the development and implementation of
initiatives directly supporting delivery of the Trust’s HR Strategies and adding value to the overall
performance of the Trust. A key component of the role is the establishment of strong working
relationships with multi-professional staff that are built on trust, confidence and mutual respect,
which underpin a reputation for being credible and knowledgeable interventions.
The HR Business Partner will support delivery of designated Trust-wide initiatives and be expected to
understand and promote issues concerning equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement.
Working for our organisation
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. CIPD or equivalent level.
Desirable criteria
2. Degree educated or equivalent
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential criteria
3. Experience of operating at Associate BP level within a complex organisation.
4. "Experience of working as a strategic business partner supporting Organisational Ability to think creatively and influence stakeholders Ability to write and deliver training"
Desirable criteria
5. Previous experience of successfully working in business partnering.
Skills/ Abilities
Desirable criteria
6. Using Workforce Planning techniques Skills/Abilities/Knowledge.