Workforce Partner

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

A job where you really can make a big difference.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Workforce Partnering & Advisory Team as one of our Workforce Partners. The role will be based at Trust Headquarters in Southall.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has experience of working in an HR role to be the first point of contact supporting the services with employee relations, change management and other workforce and OD related work streams.

The post holder will also be expected to take part in the team\’s agile working rota system which combines working from home and working at a designated workplace.

Main duties of the job

You will be a key member of the Workforce Partnering & Advisory team supporting a designated service managing employee relations, workforce planning and other HR related matters.

You will be a key member of the service\’s senior management team and give high-level HR advice on a regular basis to this group and others as needed.

We are looking for an exceptional HR professional to hit the ground running, forging partnerships with management teams to develop and implement elements of the workforce strategy.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work in an area of special interest on a Trustwide basis. Applicants are asked to indicate on their supporting information what area(s) would be of interest to them and how they feel they could add value.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Member of the CIPD

Experience

• Substantial HR experience, including relevant NHS or other healthcare environment
• Experience of managing employee relations issues in a unionised environment
• Experience of dealing with senior managers and staff
• Experience of working in a customer focused service
• Experience of using word processing and database software packages
• Experience of participating in and advising on performance management investigations and hearings
• Experience of undertaking Job Evaluation in the NHS
• Experience of providing advice on employee relations and recruitment issues
• Experience of maintaining an HR/Payroll system
• Experience of working as an Associate Workforce Partner or equivalent Band 6 role

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHS terms & conditions, particularly Agenda for Change, doctor’s terms and conditions and IWL
• Knowledge of MHPS and medical staffing issues and processes
• Good and up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and best HR practice
• Computer literate with standard keyboard skills
• Knowledge of ESR

Personal Qualities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and accept responsibility
• Ability to work flexibly and make a positive contribution to team working
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload, work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel between Trust sites

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks. After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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