The Head of HR Business Partnering will lead and develop the HR Business Partnering function at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Requirements typically include substantial senior HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, NHS terms and conditions, workforce planning, organisational development and employee relations. The successful candidate is expected to provide credible strategic advice to executive and clinical leaders, manage complex people issues, support organisational change, improve workforce performance and coach HR colleagues. Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and leadership skills are essential, together with professional HR experience, normally supported by CIPD membership or equivalent knowledge. Experience in a large, complex organisation and the ability to use workforce data to inform decisions would be highly desirable.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare services to people across Plymouth, the wider South West and surrounding communities. Its services include emergency care, surgery, medicine, maternity, children’s services, cancer care and specialist clinical treatment. The Trust operates Derriford Hospital and works closely with community, mental health and primary-care partners to deliver integrated care. As a major teaching organisation, it supports education, training and research through relationships with universities and professional institutions. The Trust employs a large multidisciplinary workforce and places emphasis on patient safety, inclusion, staff wellbeing, service improvement and delivering high-quality care. Its HR function plays an important role in workforce planning, organisational change, employee engagement and supporting clinical and corporate leaders.
The United Kingdom offers broad opportunities in healthcare, technology, engineering, finance, education and professional services, with particularly strong demand for qualified NHS staff and experienced HR professionals. British culture is diverse, generally polite and multicultural, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, public services and community life. Lifestyle options range from busy cities to quieter coastal and rural areas; Plymouth offers seaside living, outdoor activities and relatively easy access to Devon and Cornwall. International applicants usually need a suitable work visa, commonly the Skilled Worker route, employer sponsorship, an eligible occupation and proof of English. NHS employers may sponsor eligible roles, but applicants should confirm the vacancy’s sponsorship status. Relocation involves arranging accommodation, right-to-work documentation, healthcare-related checks where applicable, and budgeting for housing and transport, particularly in larger cities.
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