The HR Directors meet four times a year to discuss, and act upon, issues affecting University Hospitals from the perspective of a HR Director.

The group work closely with a number of organisations on relevant and key issues. Representatives from the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) and NHS Employers regularly attend meetings to provide members with an update on recent activities and news that will impact HR Directors.

The Terms of Reference for the HR Directors can be found at the bottom of the page.

Current work streams for the group include:

Service

• Recovery in the recession through education and research
• Shift of services delivered in the community
• Innovation

Research

• Continuation of AUKUH surveys
• Research funding
• Managing the research workforce

Education

• Education commissioning
• Integrated education strategies
• Relationships with universities

Terms of Reference

The HR Directors produced a Terms of Reference for the Group in October 2009. This is now available to download:

HR Directors Terms of Reference