People & OD Business Partner - Urgent & Emergency Care

Job summary We are looking for an experienced and influential People & Organisational Development (OD) Business Partner to join the senior leadership team within our Emergency Care Division. Working closely with Divisional leaders, you will act as a trusted partner and expert advisor, providing strategic guidance, support and constructive challenge across the full range of people and workforce matters. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior HR/People professional, ideally with a Master's degree and/or Chartered MCIPD status, who has experience partnering with executive or senior leadership teams in a large, complex and unionised organisation. They will have a strong track record in workforce transformation, organisational development, employee relations and strategic workforce planning, alongside exceptional influencing, analytical and leadership skills. The successful candidate will be a credible and collaborative people professional, capable of building strong relationships and influencing senior stakeholders in a complex healthcare environment. You will champion an inclusive, high-performing culture, supporting leaders to develop engaged teams, improve wellbeing and embed continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the People Strategy and ensuring the Emergency Care Division has the workforce, leadership capability and culture needed to provide outstanding care now and in the future. Main duties of the job Key areas of responsibility include: Strategic People and OD Business Partnering Workforce Planning, Transformation and Redesign Leadership Development and Coaching Employee Relations and Governance Organisational Development and Culture Change Staff Engagement, Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce Performance, Data and Insight Risk Management, Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Partnership Working with Staff Side Representatives and System Partners Delivery of the Trust's People Strategy and Workforce Objectives About us Our Poppy's Promise Commitment We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day. Details Date posted 21 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number 223-BPE-680 Job locations Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle, Telford TF1 6TF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for the People & OD Business Partner role for further details Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for the People & OD Business Partner role for further details