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Job Summary: We are looking for a Deputy People Business Partner to work within our established People Operations team at UHNM. This vacancy has 1 x Full Time (37.5 hours) position and 1 x Part Time (15 hours) position; please state in your supporting information which you are applying for.
To assist the People Business Partner in taking a lead role in driving forward the Trust's agreed People agenda specifically with regard to employee relations for medical and non-medical personnel. The Deputy Human Resources People Partner will also be given lead responsibility for specific corporate and strategic Human Resources objectives.
To work with People Directorate colleagues to contribute to the delivery and implementation of operational Employee Relations objectives outlined within the People Strategy and Annual Delivery Plan.
Main duties of the job
* Provide high quality advice on all HR issues across the organisation, and work with the People Business Partner to ensure best people management practice, including workforce management and development and employee relations in all designated areas.
* With People Business Partner, act as an effective "business partner" providing high quality advice and challenge to influence improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Care Groups and coaching managers to improve their leadership and people management skills.
* To act as a role model within the People team and for the team both within the trust and externally, demonstrating the trust values at all times. To develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation, including at the senior level.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
Details
Date posted: 26 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Full time equivalent, salary will be pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: 205-7413045-A
Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG
Job Description
Job responsibilities: For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Essential
* Post Graduate CIPD Qualification or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrated experience at Advisor/Deputy HR Manager level with a track record of dealing with issues in a complex environment
* Awareness and experience with organisational policies and procedures
Desirable
* Experience of working within the Healthcare sector
Knowledge, abilities and skills
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to develop strong positive working relationships
* Ability to collect, collate and analyse information to enable informed decisions to be made
* Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
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 DBS.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, www.uhnm.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Human Resources
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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