Job summary
- Main area
- People & OD
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid)
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0393
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Beacon House
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy People Partner Band 7
Band 7
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
Make a difference to staff experience and patient care
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 9,000 colleagues, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the South West, delivering high-quality care to our communities while fostering a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking workplace.
We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy People Partner to join our People Services team and play a key role in shaping a positive working environment across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
About the role
As a Deputy People Partner, you will work in partnership with leaders across clinical and corporate services to deliver a high-quality, professional HR service. You will provide expert advice on a wide range of workforce matters while supporting the delivery of our People Strategy.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will:
· Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism
· Support organisational change, restructures and service redesign
· Use workforce data to identify trends and improve decision-making
· Coach and influence managers to build strong people management capability
· Contribute to initiatives that enhance staff experience, engagement and wellbeing
You’ll also have the opportunity to lead projects, develop HR policies and deputise for the People Partner, giving you real scope to grow and progress your career.
Working for our organisation
Why join us?
We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution is valued. Benefits include:
· Flexible and hybrid working options
· Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
· Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
· Career development opportunities within a large Trust
Staff discounts, on-site nurseries and local benefits
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About you
We are looking for an HR professional who is:
1. CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
2. Experienced in a generalist HR role, with strong employee relations expertise
3. Confident managing complex and sensitive casework
4. Skilled in analysing and interpreting workforce data
5. An excellent communicator, able to influence and build relationships at all levels
You’ll be resilient, organised and proactive, with a passion for improving staff experience and supporting inclusive, positive workplace cultures
Person specification
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification or knowledge and experience to degree level equivalent
- CIPD advanced Level 7 diploma in HRM or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- In-depth knowledge of HR practice and employment law
- Ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex employee relations issues
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret workforce data and trends
- Ability to influence, coach and support managers in people management
- Strong communication skills, including handling sensitive or difficult situations
- Good IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, HR systems)
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and sound judgement
- Able to build positive working relationships at all levels
- Resilient and able to manage demanding and sensitive situations
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
- Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating all individuals with dignity and respect
- Positive and flexible approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience working in a HR generalist role
- Significant experience managing employee relations casework (e.g. sickness, disciplinary, grievance)
- Experience of supporting formal hearings and investigations
- Experience of advising managers on organisational change and workforce matters
Desirable criteria
- Chartered CIPD membership
- Understanding of NHS terms and conditions (e.g. Agenda for Change)
- Experience of using workforce data to inform decision-making and improve performance
- Experience within the NHS or a large, complex organisation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jetinder Bhamra
- Job title
- Head of People Services and Business Partnering
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07956518880
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