Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Head of HR Business Partnering
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Department Workforce – Human Resources
Band 8b
Hours
37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an inspiring HR leader who is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures, enabling organisational success, and supporting people to thrive?
Guided by our values of We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate and We Contribute, we are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking HR professional to lead our HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations teams.
As the Head of HR Business Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Trust's people agenda. You will provide strategic HR leadership and expert advice to senior managers, Executive Directors, and leadership teams across a broad range of workforce matters, helping to ensure our people strategy supports outstanding patient care and organisational performance.
Leading a team of HR Business Partners and Employee Relations professionals, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to develop innovative workforce solutions that support recruitment and employee relations, retention, attendance, talent management, organisational change, and workforce planning.
If you are an inspirational HR leader who enjoys building relationships, solving complex people challenges, and shaping the future workforce, we would love to hear from you.
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16 September 2026
'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.'
'NHS Staff Survey 2024'
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At MKUH, we believe that great patient care starts with great people.
This is a highly influential role where you will use workforce intelligence, data analysis, and professional insight to identify trends, develop solutions, and provide meaningful reports and recommendations that support strategic decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.
You will have the opportunity to shape workforce policies, lead complex organisational change programmes, and ensure the delivery of a high-quality, responsive, and values-driven HR service. You will also have a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to developing inclusive, fair, and positive workplace cultures.
As the Lead for the HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations Teams, the post holder will provide strategic HR advice and guidance to managers and their team on the full range of workforce issues including employee relations, recruitment and retention, attendance, change management, workforce planning, talent management, medical staffing, terms and conditions of employment, and policies and procedures.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
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As a medium-sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025, we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Helen Bass
- Job title: Assistant Director of HR Services
- Email address: helen.bass@mkuh.nhs.uk
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