EPR HR Business Partner Lead | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Norfolk is seeking an EPR HR Business Partner Lead to manage HR aspects of a major digital transformation initiative. You will work with a large team to ensure successful workforce planning and staff support during changes. The role offers flexible working and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in the region. Ideal for those with strong leadership and HR advisory skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing HR aspects of digital transformation projects.
• Strong advisory skills in a legal context for consultation and engagement.
• Experience in evaluating workplace changes and their impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR BP team and provide expertise for the EPR Programme.
• Strategically plan and lead on HR elements of the EPR Programme.
• Manage HR consultations regarding workforce changes.

Skills

People-focused mindset

Strong leadership

Understanding of digital change impacts

Job description

Overview

We have embarked on a programme to implement a single Electronic Patient Record (EPR) as part of the NHS digital health ongoing initiative across the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (NWAHC). The collaborative is made up of three acute hospitals in Norfolk and Waveney: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH); Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH); The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH).

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to create a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals throughout Norfolk and Waveney. We are dedicated to advancing our digital capabilities in alignment with our long-term strategic goals, ensuring a high standard of patient care and safety for our diverse communities.

The acute hospitals in Norfolk are a vital part of the health and social care system. Our digital mission is an essential part of our transformation into a post-modern healthcare system.

Role

As EPR HR Business Partner Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of workforces across JPUH, NNUH & QEH aligned with the implementation of the Norfolk & Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (NWAHC) Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme. This role is critical to its successful delivery, requiring a people-focused mindset, strong leadership and a deep understanding of how digital change impacts people, processes and organisational culture.

Formally reporting to the EPR Deputy Programme Director and working closely with the EPR Workforce Lead, you will operate as an integral member of the wider EPR Workforce workstream team. You will lead the HR BP team and provide professional HR expertise to positively influence and manage the delivery of all Workforce elements of the NWAHC EPR Programme. This will include strategically planning, leading and advising on HR aspects for the EPR Programme as well as evaluating and guiding the Trust HR Leads on the potential impact of workplace changes. You will also manage the realisation of identified workforce-related benefits by providing professional advice within a legal context on consultation and engagement requirements, as well as undertaking leadership of those aspects.

Location and Team

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Why join

1. Opportunity to work on the biggest change programme in the region, which will ultimately help to improve patient experience and outcomes.
2. Flexibility to work within a collaborative office space at Norfolk County Hall, at one of the 3-Acute hospitals and from home.
3. You will work closely and collaboratively with the wider EPR team, Trust HR Leads and other HR Business Partners, cross-functional teams, trade unions and other stakeholders

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025