Head of Human Resources – Integrated Urgent Care

Practice Plus Group; Theale; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider is seeking a strategic Head of Human Resources to lead the HR function for Integrated Urgent Care. This pivotal role focuses on workforce strategy, operational efficiency, and enhancing employee experience, contributing to an ambitious and purpose-driven organization.

Benefits

Access to development programs

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong HR leadership background in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in TUPE, restructuring, and recruitment strategy.
• Experience in NHS, clinical, or public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary HR team and develop HR strategy aligned with division goals.
• Drive cultural change and workforce engagement.
• Support major workforce initiatives including TUPE and bidding for contracts.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Interpersonal skills

Expertise in employment law

Change management

Education

CIPD Chartered Membership or equivalent experience

Job description

Head of Human Resources – Integrated Urgent Care

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Recruiting healthcare professionals within Secondary Care @ Practice Plus Group

Practice Plus Group is one of England’s leading independent healthcare providers, delivering high-quality care through our three core divisions. We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and people-centric Head of Human Resources to lead the HR function for our Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) division – which encompasses NHS 111 contact centres, GP-led out-of-hours services, and GP practices.

This role can be based at our Head Office in Theale, Reading or remote with some national travel.

Why This Role Matters

As the HR lead for a complex, high-volume healthcare service, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce strategy, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing our employee experience. You will work closely with the Service Director for IUC and the Group HR Director, helping to steer the division through continued transformation and growth while maintaining our mission: Access to Excellence.

Your impact will include:

• Leading a multidisciplinary HR team (HRBPs, Resourcing, Engagement & L&D)
• Creating and delivering an HR strategy aligned with IUC’s clinical and commercial goals
• Driving cultural change, workforce engagement, and management capability
• Supporting major workforce initiatives including TUPE, restructures, and bidding for new contracts
• Embedding data-driven people solutions to improve performance, retention, and compliance
• Spearheading internal communications and engagement across a diverse, distributed workforce

What You’ll Bring:

• CIPD Chartered Membership or equivalent experience
• A strong HR leadership background in complex, fast-paced environments (NHS, clinical, or public sector experience desirable)
• Expertise in employment law, change management, TUPE, and recruitment strategy
• Strategic mindset with hands-on capability – equally comfortable in the boardroom or supporting frontline teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and coach operational leaders

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to shape the future of urgent care workforce strategy in a values-led, purpose-driven organisation
• A collaborative, ambitious leadership environment with national reach
• Access to development and a competitive benefits package
• A chance to make a real difference to patients and staff across the country

To apply for the role, click on the link. If you have any questions, contact [e-mail]

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date – for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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