People Change Partner- Clinical Services Transformation
CompanyNorth Bristol NHS Trust
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At5/9/2026
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Description
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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026.
This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
This is an exciting secondment opportunity for an experienced NHS HR professional to play a key role in shaping the future of clinical services across the Bristol NHS Group. Working within the Clinical Services Transformation Programme, you will lead the people and workforce aspects of service change, supporting the development of Group Clinical Services and Single Leadership Teams across hospital sites.
The role offers high visibility, autonomy and system‑level experience, making it an excellent development opportunity for colleagues looking to broaden their impact and strengthen their change leadership capability.
You will work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, providing expert advice on consultation, change management and compl
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026.
This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job Overview
This is an exciting secondment opportunity for an experienced NHS HR professional to play a key role in shaping the future of clinical services across the Bristol NHS Group. Working within the Clinical Services Transformation Programme, you will lead the people and workforce aspects of service change, supporting the development of Group Clinical Services and Single Leadership Teams across hospital sites.
The role offers high visibility, autonomy and system‑level experience, making it an excellent development opportunity for colleagues looking to broaden their impact and strengthen their change leadership capability.
You will work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, providing expert advice on consultation, change management and compl
ex employee relations, while working in partnership with Trade Unions and People colleagues.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the people and workforce activity for Group Clinical Services supporting leaders to design, consult on and implement change in a fair, inclusive and well‑managed way.
You will provide practical, senior‑level advice on workforce risks, sensitive employee relations issues and consultation processes, ensuring staff experience and organisational needs are balanced throughout transformation.
Working collaboratively with Programme Managers, OD, Communications and Trade Union partners, you will ensure activity is coordinated, timely and aligned to agreed governance.
You will also line manage a People Change Project Lead, supporting their delivery and development within a supportive, values‑driven team.
Working for our organisation
UHBW will be the primary employer for this post.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Main duties of the job
You will lead the people and workforce activity for Group Clinical Services supporting leaders to design, consult on and implement change in a fair, inclusive and well‑managed way.
You will provide practical, senior‑level advice on workforce risks, sensitive employee relations issues and consultation processes, ensuring staff experience and organisational needs are balanced throughout transformation.
Working collaboratively with Programme Managers, OD, Communications and Trade Union partners, you will ensure activity is coordinated, timely and aligned to agreed governance.
You will also line manage a People Change Project Lead, supporting their delivery and development within a supportive, values‑driven team.
Working for our organisation
UHBW will be the primary employer for this post.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a detailed description of the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description, person specification document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Full person specification included in the JD document. Shortlisting criteria is below.
Essential criteria
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Person specification
Full person specification included in the JD document. Shortlisting criteria is below.
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- CIPD Chartered Member
- Master’s degree/postgraduate study in relevant People (HR or OD) subject or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of the current HR agenda in the NHS, and how this supports service provision, performance, and improvement
- Strong working knowledge of NHS HR policies, employment law, and change management
- Significant experience of leading the workforce elements of key organisational change programmes in complex large organisations
- Experience of advising and coaching managers on complex change processes including restructuring, redundancy, etc.
- Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others
- Project management qualification
- Trained in NHS Job Evaluation
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.