Associate People Business Partner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Discount cards

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate People Business Partner to support the People Business Partner in delivering strategic HR initiatives across Care Groups. You will develop workforce plans, provide expert HR advice, and champion best practices in people management to enable safe, efficient patient care.

You will also input into the People Strategy implementation, support change management and workforce redesign, and help attract and retain talent

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification is required.
• CIPD membership preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience delivering HR advice in large organisations, NHS/public sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality HR advice on complex issues including change management and resourcing.
• Support workforce planning and development of strategies with service leads.
• Lead organisational design input and employee relations in partnership with Staffside.
• Support recruitment/retention initiatives and attend career events.

Skills

HR advisory

Change management

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about HR and ready to make a meaningful impact in the Healthcare sector? Join us as an Associate People Business Partner at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
In this dynamic role, you’ll support the People Business Partner in driving strategic people initiatives across our Care Groups. You’ll work closely with senior management to develop workforce plans, provide expert HR advice, and champion best practices in people management.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence key business decisions and contribute to a positive organisational culture, all while ensuring safe and efficient patient care., As an Associate People Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of the People Strategy across our Care Groups. You will provide high-quality, customer-focused HR advice on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues, including change management, strategic resourcing, workforce planning, employee experience etc. You will work closely with your service leads, using workforce data to support the development of strategies and initiatives to enable the delivery of a ‘great place to work’ for our staff at Royal Devon.
Your expertise will also be crucial in managing organisational changes, supporting consultations and workforce redesign initiatives. This includes inputting into Care Group organisational design, engaging and working in partnership with Staffside representatives to facilitate harmonious employee relations.
Furthermore, you will provide expert advice on recruitment and retention processes. This may include supporting and attending career events, developing strategies for "hard to fill" posts, and working with the Marketing and Executive & Specialist recruitment teams to attract candidates.
To excel in this role, you should possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, with CIPD membership being preferred. A thorough understanding of current employment legislation and HR best practices is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in delivering HR advice in a large organisation, particularly within the NHS or public sector, is highly desirable. You should also have a proven ability to manage change and implement organisational strategies effectively.
Personal attributes such as a proactive, customer-focused approach, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively are crucial for success in this role. You should be an enthusiastic team player, capable of motivating others, and committed to continuous personal development in line with the Trusts values.
Other requirements for the role include the ability to travel independently across Trust sites, a full UK driving licence, and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey., Join us at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our workforce. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme