Band 8b HR Business Partner - North Mid

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking an HR Business Partner (Band 8b) to support the Cooperate function at North Middlesex Hospital. This role involves working closely with leadership teams to deliver world-class services and manage HR functions effectively across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive change within a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
• Evidence of Continuous professional development.
• Workforce planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cooperate function at North Middlesex Hospital Health Unit.
• Act as enablers of change that positively impact patient care.
• Lead and manage a team within a complex, multi-site environment.

Skills

HR Business Partner model

Change management

Employee relations

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level education

Master level education or equivalent

Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Qualified in Psychometric Testing to BPS Level A & B

Job description

Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This role supports the Cooperate function at North Middlesex Hospital Health Unit. The post holder will be expected to work at North Middlesex Hospital up to 1-2 days a week in addition to working across sites operated by the Royal Free Group

Main duties of the job

HR Business Partner, Band 8b

The job description attached sets out the range of duties and responsibilities that the postholder might reasonably be expected to undertake in the course of his/her duties.

Business partners are an essential part of ensuring our success in delivering our objectives, supporting others to lead world-class services and acting as enablers of change that have a positive impact on patient care. Reporting to the Director of People and Culture (North Mid), there will be close links with the hospital business unit leadership teams.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£67,950 to £78,028 a year inclusive of Outer HCAS pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-NMUH-7166937

Job locations

North Middlesex Hospital

Stirling Way

London

N18 1QX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• Educated to degree level
• Educated to Master level or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience
• Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development;
• Evidence of Continuous professional development
• Workforce planning experience
• Qualified in Psychometric Testing to BPS Level A & B (intermediate) Leve

Desirable

• Accredited qualification in mediation

Skills & Experience Essential

• In-depth knowledge and experience of working within a HR Business Partner model
• Substantial HR generalist experience including change management and employee relations in a complex, multi - site unionised environment
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage a team
• Sound IT skills in word processing, spread -sheet, presentation and email software.
• Experience of HR management in a unionised environment, including well - developed negotiation skills
• Substantial knowledge and experience of advising managers on handling complex and sensitive issues
• Able to write good quality notes and reports for senior managers and as part of formal proceedings

Desirable

• Proven NHS experience and knowledge

Personal Qualities Essential

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates credibility at all levels
• Optimistic "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change.

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• Educated to degree level
• Educated to Master level or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience
• Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development;
• Evidence of Continuous professional development
• Workforce planning experience
• Qualified in Psychometric Testing to BPS Level A & B (intermediate) Leve

Desirable

• Accredited qualification in mediation

Skills & Experience Essential

• In-depth knowledge and experience of working within a HR Business Partner model
• Substantial HR generalist experience including change management and employee relations in a complex, multi - site unionised environment
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage a team
• Sound IT skills in word processing, spread -sheet, presentation and email software.
• Experience of HR management in a unionised environment, including well - developed negotiation skills
• Substantial knowledge and experience of advising managers on handling complex and sensitive issues
• Able to write good quality notes and reports for senior managers and as part of formal proceedings

Desirable

• Proven NHS experience and knowledge

Personal Qualities Essential

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates credibility at all levels
• Optimistic "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change.

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Stirling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Stirling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)