Countess of Chester Hospital
HR Business Partner
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We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR professional to play a key role in supporting our organisation through a broad and varied portfolio of workforce priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can combine strong technical HR expertise with a collaborative, practical and people-focused approach. The Trust is a fast-paced and busy environment and there will be significant opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of workforce matters in the HR field.
Working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide senior HR advice and guidance across the full range of employment matters, including employee relations, recruitment and retention, attendance management, organisational change, workforce planning, terms and conditions of employment, and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
You will also provide effective leadership to your HR sub-team, creating an environment where colleagues feel empowered, engaged, and supported to deliver a high-quality service. Previous line management experience is essential, along with the ability to motivate others, manage priorities, and contribute positively to continuous improvement.
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The successful candidate will bring substantial senior-level HR experience gained within a large, complex organisation, ideally within a highly unionised environment. You will be confident operating at pace, able to establish immediate credibility with colleagues at all levels, and skilled in building strong, trusted relationships.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as is the ability to think creatively and pragmatically to deliver effective HR solutions. If you are a resilient, proactive, and compassionate HR leader who is passionate about making a meaningful contribution, we would welcome your application.
The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate, and outpatient facility.
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
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The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.
The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient, and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nick Jones
- Job title: Head of Human Resources
- Email address: nicholas.jones36@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01244 362 2424
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