Deputy Chief People Officer

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Chief People Officer, who is highly experienced and effective in delivering impactful people management at a senior level. The People agenda is front and centre throughout the organisation and we are the only trust in the country to be accredited to the industry standard for both Investors in People and the IIP Health & Wellbeing award.

You will support the Chief People Officer at a strategic and operational level to take forward the Trust's People Sub Strategy. As a senior, influential role model, you will play an integral part in the facilitation and delivery of outstanding standards of healthcare services via the provision of an effective, and inclusive Workforce function.

A values driven and compassionate leader, you will lead and support members of the Workforce teams to deliver first class and seamless support to management teams. Supporting the delivery of workforce agendas, continuing to improve staff experience and promoting a positive culture, which truly embraces diversity.

We are looking for someone who works beyond the traditional boundaries of HR/OD and is excited to engage directly with the communities we seek to serve. The People Directorate leads the Health Inequalities agenda and the trusts medical innovation work. Again, we are working to the industry standard, Investors in Innovation.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will be responsible for providing a comprehensive People service across the Trust and will deputise for the Chief People Officer as required.

You will support the Chief People Officer and senior team in the delivery of People objectives and represent the service at meetings both internally and externally. This will include proactively leading and advising on the full range of People services, providing expert advice and guidance on highly complex issues.

You will lead and support members of the Human Resources, Training & Development, Medical Education, E Roster, Equality Diversity & Inclusion and Innovation teams to deliver first class and seamless support to Divisional and Corporate management teams.

Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd June 2024.

About us

The Walton CentreNHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for theInvestors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeingstandards and has been awarded Gold status for both. TheWalton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology andneurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everythingwe do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providingcomprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services weare proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originallyformed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

Witharound 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incrediblydedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal andneurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site inFazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treatinginjuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves andmuscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-termneurological conditions.

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

This prominent role willprovide comprehensive and strategic leadership across the workforce andInnovation team to ensure a comprehensive, efficient and professional serviceto clinicians, managers and staff at all levels in order to support the Trustin achieving its strategic and operational objectives.

Working with the directorto engage at all levels of the workforce and the wider system, to deliver theTrusts strategic ambitions.

To be the HR lead in arange of corporate strategic projects including staff health and wellbeing.

Responsible for allaspects of managing the workforce directorate functions including Human Resources,Equality Diversity & Inclusion, Training and Development, Medical Education,E Roster and Innovation.

Trust lead for Equality and Diversity in partnershipwith the Chief People Officer.

Support the Innovation Manager to develop, establishand promote a culture of innovation across the Trust.

Responsible for thedelivery of the Trusts People Strategy and associated action plan.

To ensure the managementof the Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme and SLAs.

Working with the ChiefPeople Officer to ensure dynamic engagement at system level including boththe public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

To work with the Chief People Officer in themanagement and implementation of the People Strategy that reflects thenational and local strategic framework for the NHS.

Delegated responsibility for the management ofdepartmental budget and resources.

To lead the teams within workforce to ensure that appropriateprofessional infrastructures are in place to support the delivery of workforceservices and functional requirements within the Trust in line with corporateobjectives.

To provide leadership across the teams (deputisingfor the Chief People Officer as appropriate) including fundraising andresearch/development as required.

Lead and develop service standards (key performanceindicators) and service level agreements for the provision of the workforce serviceswithin the Trust.

Take a lead role in the development of the Trustsstaff engagement programme including responsibility for the annual staffsurvey

To ensure the provision of an effective andefficient specialist support, guidance, facilitation and advisory service toensure employment issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner,reflecting the policies and values of the Trust.

To support the development of HR capabilities ofmanagers and staff and to promote good employment practices across the Trust.

To be responsible for the development, negotiationand maintenance of the Trusts employment policies and procedures, ensurethat they support the business plan, meet new legislation, statutoryrequirements and reflect current best practice.

To participate in formal consultation andnegotiation with Trade Union and Professional Organisation representatives ona full range of employment issues, both individual and collective, to resolveissues and to promote a positive employee relations culture.

To ensure appropriate systems are in place tomonitor HR and employee relation activities in accordance with legislationand equality requirements.

Ensure the Trust has an equality and diversityframework inclusive of appropriate policies and interventions to supportworkforce development.

Ensure that HR management information andperformance data is regularly provided to Trust Board, Executive Team and externallybodies as requested in a timely and appropriate manner.

Designated as risk lead for HR department, providingthe organisation with assurance of compliance against standards appertainingto HR management under, CQC etc.

Develop Business Continuity Plan for HR providingrobust planning in the event of unforeseen events e.g. flu pandemic, fire,floods etc.

Delegated budget holder for HR/Education departmentsand manage SLA contracts To provide advice and guidance to managers at alllevels in the organisation on interpretation of legislation and policy andsetting precedents for the future and to make recommendation in relation to diverseand highly complex employment issues.

To manage highly complex and sensitivecommunications in emotive and challenging situations, using influentialnegotiating and motivational skills to achieve desired outcomes. This may include contentious situationssuch as disciplinary cases, employee grievances and significantorganisational change and TUPE transfers.

Person Specification

Other

• Track record of continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Educated to masters level in HR/OD or equivalent
• Chartered MCIPD
• Evidence of leadership development, ideally designed for the modern NHS.
• Chartered FCIPD.

Experience

• Demonstrable NHS experience as a senior HR professionalSuccessful track record of delivering/exceeding performance foals/targets in a complex environment with conflicting priorities and demands
• Successful track record of developing Workforce/HR &OD strategies that result in organisational performance improvements
• Experience of leading and successfully delivering complex change
• Ability to identify, create and develop new partnerships, alliances and/or coalitions to open up wider business opportunities for the Trust
• Demonstrable track record of engaging with external stakeholder to improve service delivery
• Delivering HR solutions within a provider environment
• Extensive experience of successfully managing employee relations in a collaborative manner
• Demonstrable experience of delivering the Equality and Diversity agenda at an organisational level
• A strong commitment to health and wellbeing and evidence of local implementation
• Working with and influencing senior managers and Executive Directors
• Experience of managing significant financial, people and other resources.
• Ability to work with senior management, clinical colleagues and other staff to make sound judgments and respond positively to a rapidly changing environment
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proven line management experience and capability
• A strong understanding of all aspects of HR management including workforce planning and medical staff issues
• Up to date understanding of employment law and the ability to translate theory into practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others by negotiation
• Work using own initiative, and work without direct supervision
• Interpersonal skills ability to influence others
• Ability to establish and maintain influential working relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of the HR agenda within the NHS.
• Ability to manage key projects to timescale and benefit realisation
• Able to research, develop and present reports to senior leaders.