Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join our HR & OD team.
The HR Workforce team has a one-team approach, working together to ensure that the trust's directorates are provided with an efficient and responsive service. The team works flexibly and adopts a hybrid working approach to ensure our colleagues have a work-life balance.
We are looking to recruit a pro-active, forward thinking individual who is interested in driving change and service improvement. You must have an ability to work on your own initiative whilst working to tight deadlines, and coaching, motivational and negotiating skills are essential.
You will support managers to deliver people plan objectives in their areas through regular meetings to include interpretation of HR performance metrics, Policy and information systems. You will also undertake employee relations cases, be responsible for your own portfolio of project work, review policies and undertake audits.
The trust is committed to supporting employees training and development and we will support you through your CIPD qualification, coaching certificate and more.
The requirements of the post are outlined in the attached job description.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
Work as an integral member of the directorate HR team, providing professional, customer focused advice and support to managers and staff across the directorate in the management of workforce issues, including employee relations, engagement and workforce development, health and wellbeing and ED&I. The post holder will use workforce metrics extensively to identify areas of improvement and are expect to dynamically support the Directorates in achieving targets and workforce ambitions.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further duties of this role.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualification level 5 or evidence of working towards or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous learning & development
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to quickly build relationships and foster effective communication both internally and externally
- Ability to prioritise issues, highlight risk and mitigation
- Presentation skills
- Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding sensitive issues at all levels
- Ability to interpret, analyse and present high level management information
- Able to manage time and work load pressure
- Ability to learn and research to maintain HR credibility and practice
- Can demonstrate ability to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
- Ability to tailor advice and inputs to an individual and/or given situation
- Demonstrable leadership skills
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualification level 5 or evidence of working towards or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous learning & development
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to quickly build relationships and foster effective communication both internally and externally
- Ability to prioritise issues, highlight risk and mitigation
- Presentation skills
- Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding sensitive issues at all levels
- Ability to interpret, analyse and present high level management information
- Able to manage time and work load pressure
- Ability to learn and research to maintain HR credibility and practice
- Can demonstrate ability to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
- Ability to tailor advice and inputs to an individual and/or given situation
- Demonstrable leadership skills
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Additional information
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).
