University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Director of People – City and Weston
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust: Director of People for City and Weston Hospital Operating Unit
This is a defining moment to join Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, a newly merged organisation serving communities across Bristol, Weston and South Gloucestershire.
Role Overview
As Director of People for the City and Weston Hospital Operating Unit, you will also be a key member of the Hospital Management Team, providing strategic workforce leadership to support operational performance, patient care and the delivery of hospital priorities. Working closely with clinical, operational and corporate leaders, you will ensure the people agenda enables the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic workforce leadership
- Support operational performance and patient care
- Enable the delivery of hospital priorities through the people agenda
- Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and inclusive senior people leader with the credibility to operate at a senior level within a complex NHS environment. You will bring a strong track record of:
- Leading cultural change
- Workforce transformation
- Organisational integration
- Improving colleague experience
- Enhancing organisational effectiveness
Role Details
- Duration: 12 month fixed-term or secondment opportunity
- Portfolio: Significant Trust-wide portfolio leading strategic priorities across Culture, Organisational Development, Health and Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Staff Engagement, and Leadership and Management Development.
About the Trust
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Annual Turnover: 2.6 billion
- Leadership: Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive
Mission
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer, more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Jenny Lewis
- Job Title: Chief People and Culture Officer
- Email Address: Jenny.Lewis@uhbw.nhs.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location