Job Description

The Deputy Head of People Services will support the Head of People Services to manage the People Services Team to achieve outcomes based on the provision of a quality service to patients and in line with the vision, purpose, priorities and objectives of the UHB. The post holder will assist the Head of People Services to manage the performance, direction and development of the Team and service provision to a number of Clinical Boards and Corporate areas across the UHB.



The post holder will report directly to the Head of People Services and will ensure that effective and appropriate HR Policy, practice and systems of work are in place to ensure a high quality, consistent, expert advice and support is available to the UHB.



The post holder will be a senior HR professional within the UHB and a key member of the People Services Team. Specifically, the job holder will work closely with the Heads of People and Culture and Centres of Expertise in delivering the strategic workforce agenda and as such they will be expected to proactively contribute to the delivery and implementation of the UHBs Workforce and Organisational Development Strategies and the People and Culture Plan.



The post holder will also use highly specialised skills and expert knowledge of employment legislation, HR policy and practice, organisational development approaches. They will have an understanding of the broad and complex range of services provided by the UHB in order to analyse, interpret and advise on complex matters relating to any and all employment situations, deciding on the appropriate course of action where required.



The post holder will be required to build credible and effective working relationships with all Stakeholders; especially Clinical Board Teams in the delivery of the Workforce & OD agenda.



The Deputy will support the Head of People Services to manage and develop the People Services Team, ensuring the service provided is efficient, consistent and in accordance with the UHB objectives, the Workforce Strategy and the People and Culture Plan.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



The Deputy will support the Head of People Services to design, recruit, train and develop an appropriate team to deliver the People Services Team agenda.



The post holder will receive and communicate highly sensitive information relating to disciplinary, employment tribunals, grievance and service change and reconfiguration, TUPE; employing influencing and negotiation skills to manage potential conflict and the expectations of key stakeholders and maintain their engagement with the process.



To provide strategic and operational support to functional areas on change management initiatives, drawing from expert knowledge in change management and application of the all Wales Organisational Change Policy. This will require communicating and advising managers and staff on highly sensitive change issues.



To support the Head of People Services to deliver efficient, appropriate and timely service for Cardiff and Vale UHB on the following topics:



General Recruitment (Internal/External) up to Executive Level



Induction management



Delivery and management of operational Training Programmes



Workforce Planning and Monitoring



Performance Reviews



Discipline/Grievance - mediation



Attendance/Sickness management



Trade Union Liaison - Consultation



HR Helpdesk - Advice/Direction



Development of self-help HR roll-out



Implementation of HR Plans and Policies



Implementation of Change Management Plans



Ensure performance improvement is part of the culture and way of working within the People Services Team to support the objectives of the clinical boards and UHB.



Will assess the risks associated with complex and sometimes unique employment situations, particularly in relation to the cost and publicity implications of Employment Tribunal Cases. To exercise sound judgement in recommending or deciding upon an appropriate course of action.



Ensure regular and timely reports are produced for the Executive Director of People and Culture and Clinical Board Directors (as required) on the progress of the work of the operational team against a range of agreed Key Performance Indicators.



Directly motivate, lead and line manage members of the People Services Team, including role modelling, great personal and team leadership and taking an active role in ensuring the new Workforce & OD Operating Model and People and Culture Plan is embedded successfully.



Support the Head of People Services in motivating staff within the UHB (and specific business area) to deliver UHB objectives, and maintain a focus on the need to continually improve outcomes for patients and clients.



To work autonomously managing complex portfolio of work and activities.