Job summaryAre you an experienced HRBP looking for a new challenge working alongside our medical leadership team?Your knowledge and experience will be utilised to drive the people strategy within the medical directorate, alongside teams of specialists within the People and Culture Directorate, specifically the HR Advisory team who deal with day-to-day people management matters.As a HRBP you will utilise data within a more evidence-based approach to deliver a portfolio of business-relevant solutions that meet the evolving needs of the organisation alongside supporting the delivery of great people approaches including complex employee relation cases, with plenty of opportunities to influence and develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders across the Trust.As a trusted and credible HRBP you will work closely with our Chief Medical Officer and the medical leadership team to build organisational and people capabilities, drawing on your unique knowledge, skills and experience as a people professional.A good understanding of the medical workforce within the NHS will be beneficial, More importantly you will have the skills, initiative, attributes and passion to make a positive difference within our workforce and ultimately to the quality of care provided to the people of Dorset. This is a new and varied role where you will be part of a small and highly motivated team of HRBPs.Main duties of the jobAs the HRBP for the Medical Workforce you will be instrumental in developing the long-term business strategy and transformation plans as part of the medical leadership team ensuring consistency and compatibility with Trust-wide strategic plans.Support and implement medical workforce plans with monthly reviews. This includes present and future establishment for all roles, identifying any new potential roles to be introduced over the next 12 months, within areas that are underperforming creating solution-focused action plans.Lead on complex employee relations cases, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to the Trust's Maintaining High Professional Standards policy, safeguarding procedures and in line with our Just and learning culture approach to ensure fair, compassionate and safe outcomes.Working closely with the medical leadership team ensuring retention is reviewed regularly and plans are put in place to retain staff across the medical directorate.Participate in selection panels for medical appointments, ensuring robust selection processes whilst addressing our diversity and inclusion commitments.Develop and support recruitment plans for the medical workforce, working closely with others to promote campaigns to ensure we are reaching hard-to-recruit areas.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we doJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMCIPD or equivalentEducated to Masters level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledgeEvidence of professional developmentExperienceEssentialKnowledge of current NHS employment related Government issues and policy directionIn-depth knowledge and application of human resources best practiceThorough understanding and application of employment law and equality legislationSignificant operational HR experience with experience of developing the workforce aspects of operational business plansEvidence of leading the workforce elements of key organisational change programmes and devising HR solutions which ensure consistencyExperience of advising managers on complex change processes including restructuring, redundancy and TUPE transfersDesirableProven NHS/Public Sector experience and knowledgeWorking knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employmentExperience in promoting the equality and diversity agenda - able to evidence achievements in relation to organisational equality and diversity objectivesInformation Technology / ResourcesEssentialAbility to assimilate, analyse, interpret and present complex data and information clearly and concisely using a range of IT tools and softwareIT skills i.e., word, excel and PowerPoint and the ability to manipulate, interpret and describe complex informationKnowledge & SkillsEssentialEvidence of ability to act as a role model for staff and advocate best practice across the organisationAbility to work under pressure, be able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are metAbility to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasiveCustomer focusedResults orientatedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressSentinel HouseNuffield RoadPooleBH17 0RBEmployer's websitehttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)