Dual Workforce Efficiencies Lead

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Dual Workforce Efficiencies Lead to manage operational workstreams and improve workforce strategies. The role involves providing leadership and ensuring compliance with service objectives. Candidates should hold a master's level qualification in HR or equivalent experience, possess strong change management skills, and have excellent interpersonal abilities for stakeholder engagement. This position offers a permanent full-time contract with a salary ranging from £55,690 to £62,682 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification or significant HR experience required.
• CIPD Registration is essential.
• Experience in delivering change management across complex environments required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving operational running and delivering workstreams.
• Lead on schemes targeting cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop supportive relationships.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Change management experience

Ability to engage and influence

Specialist HR advice provision

Education

Masters level HR related qualification or equivalent

CIPD Registration

Project management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary

The Cornwall system has recognised the requirements for us to establish a substantive Dual Workforce Efficiencies team, working to support both CFT and RCHT with current and future workforce challenges.

This team may also interface with the ICB to support system‑wide changes which have workforce implications.

Main duties of the job

Workforce Efficiencies is a service area within the HR & OD function within Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT) and the POD function within Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT). It is a dually contracted team in place to drive workforce efficiencies and innovative solutions to new ways of working across the health and care community within Cornwall and IOS.

The Dual Workforce Efficiencies Lead will be responsible for the operational running and delivery of workstreams within workforce efficiencies, providing leadership and management of the work, team, processes & policies, systems, associated SLAs & KPIs. They will also deliver identified schemes, savings and agreed financial targets, linked to improvement plans, including cost reduction, productivity gain and quality improvement across Trusts and the health and care system.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of around 500,000 people. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. We also have a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

156‑7698546

Job locations

• Royal Cornwall Hospital
• Truro or Bodmin Based
• TR1 3LJ

Job description

Communication and Working Relationships

Key relationships include the Dual CPO, Deputy Director of HR & OD, Deputy Director of POD, Dual Associate Director of Workforce Efficiencies, Chief Executive and Executive Directors, Trust Chair, Non‑Executive Directors, Associate Directors and Heads of Service within HR & OD/POD, senior managers across the organisation, ICB, direct reports, staff side representatives, NHS Employers, local partners and external providers. The role requires developing effective, supportive relationships and communication channels to ensure services meet operational needs and support the strategic plans of the Trust.

Strategic Development, Planning and Organising

The Lead works with both Trusts and the HR & OD and POD teams to set up new programmes of work, deliver service, Trust and system objectives, and coordinate service strategy, business plans and programmes of work. They propose innovative strategies and ways of working, ensuring compliance with regulatory efficiency and productivity requirements while retaining high‑quality staff. The role involves partnership development, stakeholder engagement, policy and process implementation, and benefits realisation.

Research and Audit

They undertake benchmarking, research best practice, perform audits, and support transition to business as usual with training and support.

Administrative

Responsible for delivery of workstreams and schemes within budget, meeting financial targets, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. The role may involve complex procurement activity to achieve efficiencies.

IT Systems and Processes

Review and refine processes for efficiency, manage systems and processes against best practice, produce performance reports, identify barriers, recommend improvements, and drive digital workforce optimisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Masters level HR related qualification or equivalent experience
• CIPD Registration
• Qualification in project management or equivalent experience
• Previous experience of delivering change across complex and challenging environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and influence at all levels
• Ability to provide highly specialist HR advice on a range of HR subjects
• Significant experience in change management

Desirable

• Employment law knowledge or qualification
• NHS or healthcare experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service 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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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.

Employer details

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro or Bodmin Based

TR1 3LJ

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/