Job vacancy: Strategic People Business Partner, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derby

Job summary

Main area

Human Resources

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Contract

12 months (12 month fixed term contract)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

383-COR-7569-26

Employer: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Derby
Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 p.a.
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/07/2026 23:59

Strategic People Business Partner

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of the role

Person specification

Experience/Quals

Essential criteria

Educated to master’s level or equivalent senior professional experience.
Chartered CIPD membership or equivalent demonstrable professional expertise.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable criteria

Postgraduate qualification in HR, organisational development, employment law, leadership, coaching or related discipline.

Skills

Essential criteria

Highly developed communication, influencing, negotiation and coaching skills.
Ability to analyse complex workforce information and develop evidence-based solutions.
Ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and exercise sound professional judgement.
Strong report writing, presentation and facilitation skills.

Desirable criteria

• Advanced data interpretation skills and experience of using workforce systems, dashboards or business intelligence tools

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Specialist knowledge of employment law, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change, equality legislation, and good people practice
Understanding of the NHS People Plan, NHS People Promise and workforce challenges affecting NHS services.
Substantial senior HR or People Business Partnering experience in a large, complex and unionised organisation.
Experience of advising senior leaders on complex workforce issues, organisational change, employee relations, workforce planning and culture improvement.
Experience of leading projects and delivering measurable workforce improvements

Desirable criteria

Experience within the NHS or wider public sector
Knowledge of NHS/medical staffing terms and conditions, Agenda for Change job evaluation, workforce productivity approaches and integrated care system working

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.