Ashford Medical Partnership

HR Lead

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

We are a busy and forward-thinking GP Practice and Primary Care Network based in Ashford, Kent, operating across three sites and employing around 120 dedicated staff. We provide high-quality care to our local community and are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Lead to join our leadership team.

Main duties of the job

About the role

This is a full-time position, primarily based at one of our sites, with regular travel to our other two locations. Reporting to thePractice Manager / Deputy General Manager, you will assist with the delivery of a comprehensive HR service that supports the effective management, engagement, and development of our workforce.

About us

We are a friendly, proactive and forward-thinking practice. We run our own independent PCN. As part of our recent growth, we are looking to recruit further staff members to complement our existing team.

The current workforce is led by 6 GP Partners, supported by a large clinical and non-clinical team.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1686-25-0000

Job locations

Willesborough Health Centre

Bentley Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0HZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding (induction), performance management, and exit processes.
  • Ensure HR policies are up-to-date and regularly reviewed.
  • Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff on employment policies, procedures and best practice.
  • Support workforce planning initiatives.
  • Oversee employee relations matters, ensuring timely, fair, and legally compliant resolutions.
  • Ensure HR records, systems, and data are accurate, up-to-date and CQC and GDPR-compliant.
  • Coordinate appraisals and probationary review meetings liaise with team leaders.
  • Assist with return-to-work reviews.
  • Ensure mandatory training is up-to-date.
  • Assist with payroll preparation with the finance team.
  • Maintain adequate records of staff absences.
  • Contribute to creating a positive, supportive, and high-performing work culture.
  • To attend appropriate HR minutes and take minutes where required

Ideal skills and experience:

  • Proven HR leadership, coordination or management experience.
  • Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Competent IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding (induction), performance management, and exit processes.
  • Ensure HR policies are up-to-date and regularly reviewed.
  • Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff on employment policies, procedures and best practice.
  • Support workforce planning initiatives.
  • Oversee employee relations matters, ensuring timely, fair, and legally compliant resolutions.
  • Ensure HR records, systems, and data are accurate, up-to-date and CQC and GDPR-compliant.
  • Coordinate appraisals and probationary review meetings liaise with team leaders.
  • Assist with return-to-work reviews.
  • Ensure mandatory training is up-to-date.
  • Assist with payroll preparation with the finance team.
  • Maintain adequate records of staff absences.
  • Contribute to creating a positive, supportive, and high-performing work culture.
  • To attend appropriate HR minutes and take minutes where required

Ideal skills and experience:

  • Proven HR leadership, coordination or management experience.
  • Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Competent IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Experience in primary care, NHS, or healthcare settings
  • A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Experience in primary care, NHS, or healthcare settings
  • A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford Medical Partnership

Address

Willesborough Health Centre

Bentley Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0HZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford Medical Partnership

Address

Willesborough Health Centre

Bentley Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0HZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR and Education Manager

Connor Alexander

connor.alexander@nhs.net

01233621626

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1686-25-0000

Job locations

Willesborough Health Centre

Bentley Road

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0HZ


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