Job summary
We have an exciting opening for an experienced HR professional to join our dedicated Employee Relations team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR career, and offers both flexible and hybrid working in a supportive environment within a friendly team. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is growing, with more than 11,000 members of staff; working within our team you will be responsible for advising and supporting managers to ensure appropriate responses to any related employment issues that arise.
No two days are the same and you will have autonomy to manage a caseload, working in partnership with an ER Manager, to coach managers in employee relations, including sickness absence management, disciplinary, informal grievances and capability processes.
The Employee Relations team is instrumental in embedding the NHS People Plan, and the Trust's own values - Together Safe, Kind, Excellent, and your role will contribute towards our Just and Positive Working Culture.
Ideally, you will have an understanding of employment law, be CIPD qualified or have substantial proven experience of working within HR managing a caseload. . The ER Advisor role will suit someone with excellent communication skills, who is agile in their approach and able to translate service issues into proactive solutions whilst supporting and educating managers through our HR processes. You will need to be methodical, organised and demonstrate a strong ability to prioritise.
Main duties of the job
To provide support and assistance on a range of employment related issues such as capability, disciplinary and grievance.
To robustly support case management of routine employee relations issues in collaboration with Employee Relations Managers and line managers across the Trust.
We would love you to join us and be part of our team based at the Addenbrookes Hospital site, therefore if you want to know more about the role, please contact us, as we would be happy to have a conversation with you before you submit your application.
Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay; some of the benefits available to you as an employee include:
- Hybrid working model
- Career development and training opportunities
- On site leisure facilities
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with 20% employer contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Free off-site parking and transport, secure on-site cycle storage facilities and travel links to London and internationally.
- Staff Physiotherapy Services
- Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
- Subsidised meals at our hospital food provide
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 3rd December 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 13th December 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 3rd December 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 13th December 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
- Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial proven experience of working within HR across wide range of policies and procedures.
- In delivering a range of training on HR issues.
- Working in partnership with trade union representatives.
Desirable
- Experience of working within HR in the NHS.
- Experience of the NHS Electronic Staff Records System.
- Experience of working within HR in a large and/or unionised environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of current legislation.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of NHS Terms and conditions.
Skills
Essential
- Strong ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing Ability to manage conflict Ability to work well with people at different levels in the organisation Ability to prioritise and respond flexibly to changing demands Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple demands Ability to establish credibility and rapport Ability to work well under pressure Excellent organisational and planning skills Ability to handle confidential issues and distressed people with sensitivity, tact and discretion Ability to research, analyse, summarise and interpret data Competency using Microsoft Office Ability to act on own initiative Good team working
- Ability to manage conflict.
- Ability to work well with people at different levels in the organisation.
- Ability to prioritise and respond flexibly to changing demands.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple demands.
- Ability to establish credibility and rapport.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to handle confidential issues and distressed people with sensitivity, tact and discretion.
- Ability to research, analyse, summarise and interpret data.
- Competency using Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions.
- Trained in Agenda for Change Job Evaluation.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the service requirements.
- Ability to deal with emotional or distressing circumstances when imparting information, for example; capability and disciplinary.
- Ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust Values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
- Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial proven experience of working within HR across wide range of policies and procedures.
- In delivering a range of training on HR issues.
- Working in partnership with trade union representatives.
Desirable
- Experience of working within HR in the NHS.
- Experience of the NHS Electronic Staff Records System.
- Experience of working within HR in a large and/or unionised environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of current legislation.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of NHS Terms and conditions.
Skills
Essential
- Strong ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing Ability to manage conflict Ability to work well with people at different levels in the organisation Ability to prioritise and respond flexibly to changing demands Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple demands Ability to establish credibility and rapport Ability to work well under pressure Excellent organisational and planning skills Ability to handle confidential issues and distressed people with sensitivity, tact and discretion Ability to research, analyse, summarise and interpret data Competency using Microsoft Office Ability to act on own initiative Good team working
- Ability to manage conflict.
- Ability to work well with people at different levels in the organisation.
- Ability to prioritise and respond flexibly to changing demands.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple demands.
- Ability to establish credibility and rapport.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to handle confidential issues and distressed people with sensitivity, tact and discretion.
- Ability to research, analyse, summarise and interpret data.
- Competency using Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Terms and Conditions.
- Trained in Agenda for Change Job Evaluation.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the service requirements.
- Ability to deal with emotional or distressing circumstances when imparting information, for example; capability and disciplinary.
- Ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust Values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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.
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.
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).