Wanted! HR Practitioner with a hunger to learn and develop. If you have experience in HR and want to work in an exciting, friendly and dynamic Division then this may be the role for you.
It is an excellent time to join the HR Team at OUH as we celebrate the anniversary of the Trust’s People Plan and work to deliver on the Plan’s year 2 priorities. As a HR Consultant you will work closely as part of a team to deliver valuable HR advice, guidance and support across Clinical Support Services. You will be responsible for providing robust advice, guidance and support to Directorates within the Division and will play a key role advising on employee relations, policy and other workforce initiatives such as appraisals, recruitment and retention initiatives and staff survey.
This role is based at the John Radcliffe Hospital; travel to other sites will be required. There are also options for the role to be hybrid with some time working from home.
To support the Divisional Team in the provision of a consistently high quality, comprehensive human resources service to the Division, whilst assisting with the effective resourcing, management and development of the Divisions’ workforce, in support of its operational goals.
To support organisational change initiatives which are crucial for the development of the Division.
To operate as a knowledgeable practitioner providing expert advice on all HR matters, in particular employment law and good HR practice, providing a point of contact for all employment related queries within the Division. Identify opportunities with the Division for HR to add value especially where significant performance improvement or change management activities are being undertaken.
Coach and develop line managers to effectively fulfil their people management responsibilities particularly in relation to case management, advice and guidance in respect of disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management. Develop effective relationships both internally and externally, particularly collaborative partnerships with Trade Unions.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Providing an HR Service
To advise and support managers and staff on national terms and conditions of service, local policies and procedures and National workforce initiatives
Advise and support managers on employee relations issues (on areas to include conduct/performance management and absence management to ensure high performance of teams and individuals in order to achieve key trust/ divisional objectives.
Coach and educate Managers in good employment practice, responding to development needs by supplying training where required; ensure managers are equipped to carry out staff management responsibilities effectively, particularly in the areas of performance, absence and conduct management.
To provide expert advice in line with Trust policies to Divisional managers on employee relations issues, relating to all staff groups and to investigating officers undertaking disciplinary and grievance processes and managing other aspects of employee relations.
To provide expert HR advice to disciplinary, grievance and dispute hearings and appeals, specifically to the Panel Chair.
To support the process of preparing paperwork and legal documents for Employment Tribunals when necessary. To liaise with the Trust’s solicitors and other external legal counsel and attend Employment Tribunals as required.
To work with the Trust’s solicitors on the preparation of legal documents such as compromise agreements on behalf of the Trust as necessary.
Develop a detailed understanding of the Agenda for Change job matching and evaluation process in order to advise managers effectively in relation to the development of new job roles and banding issues.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff side representatives and Trade Union full time officials, including proactive communication of relevant HR issues.
To promote the implementation of equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace, providing leadership to managers and directors on equality and diversity issues relating to employment.
Team and Management Responsibilities
To attend both Directorate and Divisional team meetings providing HR advice as required.
To work with the Resourcing team to plan specific recruitment campaigns in line with workforce plans and ensure effective coordination of redeployed staff.
Policy Development
To provide HR advice and information on Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust policies, to all staff groups.
To work with the Assistant Director of Workforce to develop and implement HR policies and procedures and ensure that the Trust employs best HR practice which complies with UK and European legislation.
Ensure that there is a partnership approach to the development and implementation of HR policies.
Promote a culture of equity, openness and transparency in the application of all policies and procedures.
To proactively identify relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks that may impact on workforce development, people management issues and HR best practice.
Organisational Development
To work with the Director of Workforce to develop and implement HR and workforce strategies which are linked to Trust strategic objectives and reflect National HR initiatives.
To take the HR lead on organisational change initiatives including TUPE transfers, and ensure that the HR aspects of such projects are delivered effectively and in line with the relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
To work actively with managers and staff side representatives to modernise and redesign services to meet the diverse and changing needs of staff, patients and the developing NHS agenda.
To ensure that best HR practice and effective partnership working is integrated into organisational change initiatives, including TUPE transfers.
To contribute to workforce planning and development identifying workforce requirements and the most efficient use of resources. This should include providing support regarding skill mix reviews and role redesign.
Assurance
Providing bespoke payroll reports as required in order to assist with workforce decision making and planning.
Regularly undertaking the analysis of workforce information and preparing HR reports for Directorate and Divisional meetings; making use of qualitative, quantitative research and data, and provide recommendations from the analysis.
Ensure that accurate HR performance management information is provided, analysed and necessary action identified.
Ensure that grading and pay of staff within the Divisions and applied throughout the Trust is consistent with established criteria and resolve complex payroll issues such as protection of pay.
Ensure effective induction arrangements are in place across the Divisions
Analyse and interpret staff survey results and develop action plans to address shortfalls.
Risk Management
The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the
Major Incident Policy Fire Policy and should make themselves familiar with the ‘local response’ plan and their role within that response.
Further information is available in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
This advert closes on Monday 4 Dec 2023
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