People and Change Partner

An integral part of the Care Group/Corporate senior leadership team, People and Change partners provide both operational and strategic people focus and direction within Care Group/Corporate services. The work of the PCP is grounded in the principles of improving patient care, driving service development, living our values and developing the Trust as the best place to work in the NHS.

You will proactively work with the leadership team to support the forward planning, modernisation, engagement and performance of the workforce - embedding good people practice and championing the people agenda. You will influence and drive business objectives and workforce related plans and deliver against the People Strategy and Care Group/Corporate people priorities.

This is an exciting role offering huge opportunity to develop and shape the people agenda and be a part of the wider HR/OD senior management team.

To arrange an informal discussion on the post, please contact Peter Sandham (Associate Director -Staff Experience and Inclusion) at [email protected]

Workforce development and implementation Clearly understand the strategic priorities of the Trust and help translate these into effective people management & OD strategies within care group and corporate services.

Have a sound understanding of the business of the care group providing expert support to help achieve objectives and solve complex issues.

Provide expert advice on national developments in workforce, including employment law, benchmarking and innovation.

Lead on development activities to enhance culture and leadership within the care group, (supported by W&OD teams).

Lead on the promotion of the Trusts equality, diversity and inclusion agenda within the care group using available data to develop targeted plans to address inequality.

Act as a people champion demonstrating role model behaviour by adding value and advocating people management within the care group.

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Peter Sandham Job title: Associate Director Staff Experience and Inclusion Email address: [email protected]