Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Flexi Service - HR Investigator

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for HR Investigators to join our bank undertaking ad hoc investigations relating to people management processes.

Investigations are potentially highly sensitive and investigators will be required to demonstrate the ability to manage each scenario sensitively. Investigators will be required to present their findings to the Commissioning/Case Manager to enable them to determine what actions they wish to take following completion of the investigation.

Applicants will need to have relevant experience, knowledge and qualifications to undertake investigations of this kind. They must also have experience of analysing and presenting highly complex sensitive data and information.

Investigations are completed throughout the county dealing with community teams, inpatient hospital settings and enabling service functions across Adult Community Services, Mental Health and Children's Homecare . Whilst some interviews can be completed online there will be a requirement for travel within Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out investigations in accordance with the Disciplinary Policy and Grievance Policy.

The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that the investigations are undertaken to a high standard, are concise but include all relevant information and are completed within the required timeframes. The outcome of each investigation will include a report which will confirm if evidence is found to support the allegations being investigated.

The investigator will meet with all witnesses and respondents to gather the facts of the issues raised.

Investigation formats include a potentially highly sensitive range of interviews/meetings which are held with any staff involved. Investigators will be required to demonstrate the ability to manage each scenario sensitively.

The investigator will be required to present the findings to the Commissioning/Case Manager to enable them to determine what actions they wish to take following completion of the investigation.

The investigator will assist with providing training to managers on elements of the disciplinary process.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

201-24-126

Job locations

Countywide

Countywide

PL31 2QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Educated to masters level/equivalent qualification, experience and relevant short course completion
  • Experience of working as a senior manager in a role that includes disciplinary and/or grievance investigations
  • Experience of receiving, analysing and presenting highly complex sensitive data and information to individuals and large groups in a way that would be clear to those in attendance
  • Experience of managing sensitive and complex communications
  • Facilitation and negotiation skills

Desirable

  • Significant experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good IT skills - especially Word and the use of electronic recording systems with the ability to interpret data
  • Analyse complex/highly complex facts or situations, where accuracy is important
  • High level logical approach with problem solving and analytical skills
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Educated to masters level/equivalent qualification, experience and relevant short course completion
  • Experience of working as a senior manager in a role that includes disciplinary and/or grievance investigations
  • Experience of receiving, analysing and presenting highly complex sensitive data and information to individuals and large groups in a way that would be clear to those in attendance
  • Experience of managing sensitive and complex communications
  • Facilitation and negotiation skills

Desirable

  • Significant experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good IT skills - especially Word and the use of electronic recording systems with the ability to interpret data
  • Analyse complex/highly complex facts or situations, where accuracy is important
  • High level logical approach with problem solving and analytical skills

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide

Countywide

PL31 2QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countywide

Countywide

PL31 2QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Flexi Team

cft.flexiteam@nhs.net

01208834664

Details

Date posted

30 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

201-24-126

Job locations

Countywide

Countywide

PL31 2QJ


Supporting documents

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