​Are you a dynamic leader and senior people professional passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector?

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KHFT) and Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH) are seeking an exceptional individual to join the People function as the Deputy Chief People Officer. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of our workforce and ensuring that we deliver outstanding patient care through a highly engaged, supported, and inclusive team.

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About Us

Since 2020, Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have worked together under the “Better Together” initiative – aligning acute and community care for improved patient outcomes, system integration and staff satisfaction. Later this year these two forward-thinking organisations will formally join to create Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.

We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the diverse communities of South West London. With a dedicated team of professionals, we strive to create a compassionate and inclusive environment where every staff member can thrive.

The Role

As the Deputy Chief People Officer, you will be a pivotal member of the Chief People Officer’s senior leadership team and a key strategic leader across the organisations, working closely with the Chief People Officer to develop and implement the Trusts’ People Strategy. You will also lead and manage key workforce functions to enable to delivery of the Trusts’ performance goals and improvement priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the development and delivery of people strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent across clinical and non-clinical staff groups

• Supporting the Trust in achieving its strategic EDI objectives by devising and implementing actions and interventions that shift the dial on inequality and discrimination, promoting an inclusive and representative culture

• Delivering a high-quality business partnering service that supports our managers, maintains consistent professional standards and disseminates best people practices

• Driving strategic workforce planning, working collaboratively on innovative and forward-thinking initiatives to make the most of our merger across acute and community pathways for both patients and staff

• Leading a strategic approach to Employee Relations that promotes partnership working and a just and learning culture

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior HR or people management role, preferably within the NHS or a similar public sector environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse workforce.

• Expertise in developing and implementing people strategies that drive organisational success.

• A deep commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

• A strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex change and transformation initiatives.

• A role model for our values, actively demonstrating the behaviours we want to see and embedding them across all our teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive leadership team.

• Take on a broad senior role that offers a great mix of strategic leadership and operational management

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of healthcare at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust as we formally come together

• Continued professional development and career progression opportunities.

For further details about the role, take a look at the Recruitment Pack. If you have any questions which are not answered by the pack, please email our advisors at Cadence Partners for an informal conversation: khft-hrch@cadencepartners.co.uk.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and visionary leader with a commitment to excellence in healthcare, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for this role. Please also ensure that you complete our Diversity Monitoring Form which helps us to capture important data for reporting purposes (the panel will not have access to this information).

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Closing Date: midnight, 13th Otcober