Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Band 6 Senior Employee Relations Advisor on FTC - 12 months.
This is an exciting role in this busy, specialist ER team at a major London hospital. The Trust, Workforce Directorate and ER team are transforming how they operate to provide a first-class service to our patients and service users. This post is key in taking the ER team to the next stage on that journey.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide all staff involved in Employee Relations processes with the support and guidance they need to deal with matters in a fair, consistent, and effective way drawing on Just Culture principles.
The post holder will need to work autonomously with minimum supervision and using their initiative to successfully deliver their work to an excellent standard.
The following experience, skills, and abilities are required for this important role:
- CIPD Level 5 membership
- Excellent working knowledge of Employment Law and HR best practice
- Good working knowledge of WRES/WDES, Just Culture principles
- Subject matter expert on employee relations best practice models
- A keen interest and previous experience in HR policy writing and development
- Experience of working in partnership in a unionised environment and building relationships with Staff Side representatives
- Ability to persuade others of point of view where there may be barriers and construct a convincing case
- Self-motivated and able to deliver at pace
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to display and use initiative and results orientated.
Current CIPD membership and HR experience are essential.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible to the ER Team Leader and Head of Employee Relations for the provision of a professional high quality, comprehensive HR service to specific divisions / corporate functions.
Key areas of activity will include assisting, advising and supporting managers in relation to all employee relations issues, including advising and supporting managers with employee relations, terms and conditions of employment and Trust policies and procedures.
The postholder will coach, encourage and challenge managers and staff to explore early informal resolution to cases.
The postholder will be responsible for accurate, timely and comprehensive entry of data into various systems and spreadsheets to enable reporting. The postholder will be held responsible for their performance and their areas performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible to the ER Team Leader and Head of Employee Relations for the provision of a professional high quality, comprehensive HR service to specific divisions / corporate functions.
Key areas of activity will include assisting, advising and supporting managers in relation to all employee relations issues, including advising and supporting managers with employee relations, terms and conditions of employment and Trust policies and procedures.
The postholder will coach, encourage and challenge managers and staff to explore early informal resolution to cases.
The postholder will be responsible for accurate, timely and comprehensive entry of data into various systems and spreadsheets to enable reporting. The postholder will be held responsible for their performance and their areas performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- Graduate member of the CIPD
- Committed to continuous professional development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with sensitive and distressing situations with tact and professionalism
- Excellent word processing skills and ability to use Word for Windows
- Proven interpersonal and influencing skills, particularly in relation to supporting managers with employee relations issues
- Ability to analyse complex situations such as serious disciplinary cases
- Ability to work within a team environment and effectively with all grades of staff
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and within a pressurised environment
- Ability to work independently and using own initiative to identify tasks
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at an advisor level in a unionised organisation with a large and diverse workforce providing professional advice to managers
- Experience of policy development and implementation
Desirable
- Experience of managing change and working with staff representatives and unions
- Experience in delivering localised and Trust wide training programmes
- Experience of project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in employment e.g. employment legislation, data protection and freedom of information
- Understanding and knowledge of applying Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of NHS jobs and ESR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- Graduate member of the CIPD
- Committed to continuous professional development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with sensitive and distressing situations with tact and professionalism
- Excellent word processing skills and ability to use Word for Windows
- Proven interpersonal and influencing skills, particularly in relation to supporting managers with employee relations issues
- Ability to analyse complex situations such as serious disciplinary cases
- Ability to work within a team environment and effectively with all grades of staff
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and within a pressurised environment
- Ability to work independently and using own initiative to identify tasks
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at an advisor level in a unionised organisation with a large and diverse workforce providing professional advice to managers
- Experience of policy development and implementation
Desirable
- Experience of managing change and working with staff representatives and unions
- Experience in delivering localised and Trust wide training programmes
- Experience of project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in employment e.g. employment legislation, data protection and freedom of information
- Understanding and knowledge of applying Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of NHS jobs and ESR
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
