Job Description

This advert is subject to close given if received sufficient number of applications.



A dynamic opportunity has arisen for an Associate HR Business Partner to join our busy HR Business Partnering team within the Heart, Lung and Critical Care Clinical Group. You will work alongside the HR Business Partners and the wider HR team in the provision of a high quality strategic and operational people management support service to ensure best practice people management.



The role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience as an HR professional.



The role provides support to managers offering advice regarding terms and conditions of employment and supporting a range of initiatives that will improve our staff experience and support with the recruitment and retention of staff. You will work with the HRBPS to analyse and provide key information to the managers and clinicians to enable them to manage their workforce effectively.



Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.



In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.



Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.



The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforce in the NHS.



Develop effective relationships with assigned directorates to influence, challenge and support service delivery and people strategies and monitor success



Providing detailed advice and guidance to managers on the interpretation of Trust policies and procedures and employment legislation and ensure where the path though our corporate HR support is unclear



Work autonomously, support and challenge managers in the identification of training and development needs in respect of the people management agenda, and in the application of HR policies and practice, providing advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimise risk and financial exposure



Work closely with managers to determine strategies to effectively manage workforce issues. To respond to unpredictable outcomes and events and respond appropriately.



To advise and support managers in the implementation of organisation development and change management



To work with the HR Business Partner and the transactional HR teams to ensure an effective corporate HR service, utilising the expertise of the specialist team leads to ensure workforce issues are addressed in a timely way



To analyse and interpret relevant workforce information and productivity measures and work with the HR Business Partner to develop strategies and plans to ensure that the workforce supports current and future performance targets and recommend HR initiatives that meet the business needs



To plan, design and conduct projects to analyse and respond to current and projected workforce need



To adopt a coaching style to ensure managers take responsibility for and are supported in the HR management aspects of their roles



To ensure continuing, personal and professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up-to-date and professionally registered with the CIPD



Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion underpin everything that we do.