The Head of HR Business Partnering will provide senior strategic and operational HR leadership across University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The role typically requires substantial experience in complex HR business partnering, employee relations, organisational development, workforce planning, change management and employment legislation, preferably within the NHS or a large public-sector organisation. Candidates are expected to be confident advisers to executive and clinical leaders, capable of influencing at board and directorate level, managing sensitive workforce issues, leading HR Business Partners and supporting transformation. Strong communication, analytical, negotiation and leadership skills are essential, together with professional HR qualifications such as CIPD membership or equivalent experience.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a major NHS provider serving Plymouth, parts of Devon and surrounding communities. Its services include acute hospital care, specialist clinical services, community-facing services and medical education, with Derriford Hospital as its principal site. The Trust employs a large multidisciplinary workforce of clinical, technical, administrative and corporate professionals and works closely with the University of Plymouth and other regional healthcare partners. Like other NHS trusts, it is focused on safe, high-quality patient care, workforce development, equality and inclusion, service improvement and financial sustainability. Plymouth is an important healthcare and research centre in the South West, offering employees access to a coastal city, comparatively attractive living costs and a broad range of professional and lifestyle opportunities.
The United Kingdom offers extensive opportunities in healthcare, technology, engineering, finance, education and public services, although competition and regional salary differences can be significant. Its culture is diverse and generally informal, with strong traditions in sport, music, history and local community life. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to rural and coastal areas; Plymouth provides beaches, national parks and a relaxed maritime setting. UK and Irish citizens generally have the right to work without a visa. Other nationals usually need an appropriate visa, such as the Skilled Worker route, and an eligible NHS employer may provide sponsorship where the role qualifies. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, immigration permission, a National Insurance number, banking and healthcare registration. Weather is changeable, public transport is strongest in cities, and renting or buying housing is usually more affordable outside London and the South East.
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