Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Band 7, Assistant HR Business Partner to join the HRBP team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and professional HR Business Partner who thrives working in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment with an ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities.

As one of the Business Partners you will provide professional HR advice and coaching to managers and support designated Trust-wide HR initiatives and projects as well as supporting the HR Business Partners in providing strategic HR focus to the Divisional Management Teams and their key stakeholders.

If you would like to know more about the role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Laura Gallagher, Senior HR Business Partner at

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to support the HR Business Partners to provide comprehensive humanresource (HR) support with regard to resourcing, organisational change, employee relations (ER) and terms and conditions of To provide professional HR advice and coaching to managers and support designated Trust-wide HR initiatives as agreed with the HR Business Partners and the Deputy Director of To support the HR Business Partners to provide strategic HR focus to the Divisional ManagementTeams and their key stakeholders and provide professional and organisational development To proactively work with the Divisional Management Teams and HR Business Partners to support the forward planning, modernisation and performance of the post holder will deputise for the HR Business Partners as required.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.

We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services.

We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is.

When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team.

We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways.

There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance.

We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

To work with the HR Business Partners to monitor performance in respect of compliance against HR key performance indicators and support management teams in addressing shortfalls.

To receive and analyse information, to identify changes and improvements needed, plan and implement changes to improve performance.

To be responsible for the production and delivery of all mandatory data reporting including finalising Freedom of information (FOI) request, producing Trust wide Performance review group (PRG) reports and gender pay gap reporting

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level
• Graduate CIPD qualified or demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable HR generalist experience in a large organisation
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
• Experience of undertaking Job Evaluation in the NHS
• In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
• Experience of advising managers on complex situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
• Experience of supporting effective organisational change initiatives, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
• Well-developed understanding and awareness of best-practice HR
• Experience of working in a unionised environment
• Knowledge of NHS terms & conditions, particularly Agenda for Change

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working with HR Business Partner model
• Experience in using ESR

Other

Essential

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to be credible at all levels
• Ability to communicate effectively in complex or contentious situations

Last updated : 2024-09-08