Deputy Head of People Services (Human Resources)

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Leanne Morris Job title: Head of People Services Email address: leanne.morris2@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02921 836088