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Job Summary

We have embarked on a programme to implement a single Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system as part of the NHS digital health ongoing initiative across the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (NWAHC). The collaborative is made up of three acute hospitals in Norfolk and Waveney;

• James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH)
• Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH)
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH)

Job Summary

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to create a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals throughout Norfolk and Waveney. The Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospitals Collaborative are committed to advancing our digital capabilities in alignment with our long-term strategic goals, ensuring a high standard of patient care and safety for our diverse communities.

The acute hospitals in Norfolk are a vital part of the health and social care system. Our digital mission is an essential part of our transformation into a post-modern healthcare system.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Business Partner to join the EPR Programme team, playing a key role in shaping the future workforce across JPUH, NNUH & QEH aligned with the Norfolk & Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (N&WAHC) Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, a people-focused approach and a clear understanding of how digital transformation impacts people, processes and culture.

You will provide expert HR guidance to support the successful delivery of all workforce elements of the programme. Collaborating with HR Leads, Business Partners, cross-functional teams, trade unions and stakeholders, you'll ensure People strategies align with the digital change initiative and are effectively implemented across the organisations.

You'll be educated to Master's level (or equivalent), MCIPD qualified and bring significant experience as an HR Specialist or Business Partner ideally in the NHS or a complex, unionised setting. You'll have strong Employment Law knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive HR matters confidentially.

Organised and flexible, you'll thrive under pressure, manage shifting priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits / discounts and in addition :

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-25-EPR-00-HRBP

Job locations

Norfolk County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2UA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience

Essential

Skills

Essential

Attitude and Aptitude

Essential

Person Specification

Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2UA

Employer's website

https : / / teamnnuh.co.uk / (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2UA

Employer's website

https : / / teamnnuh.co.uk / (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Human Resources Services

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