University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Assistant People Advisor

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Job summary

Join our team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as an Assistant People Advisor, where you will be an integral part of our dynamic People Partnering Team, playing a vital role in supporting our dedicated staff who tirelessly serve our community.

If you're a detail-orientated problem solver with a passion for fostering positive working environments, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare, while enjoying a supportive and collaborative workplace that values your growth and contribution.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification***

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a professional, effective, flexible and business focused Human Resources advisory service to Managers by way of telephone, email and face to face advice throughout the Trust.
  • To provide effective support to Managers and staff and advise on terms and conditions, HR policies and all matters relating to the employment of staff.
  • To provide administrative support to the HR team as required.
  • Working under the guidance and support of the Senior People Advisor, handle an operational case load including both informal and formal cases in order to provide an effective HR service.
  • To support the delivery of the Trust's People strategy.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

216-CB-A6136285

Job locations

Brittany House

1 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of the primary duties and areas of responsibility for this role can be found in the Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of the primary duties and areas of responsibility for this role can be found in the Job Description.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Proven knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues
  • Good keyboard skills and computer literate with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

  • Large healthcare setting demonstrable experience
  • Worked in an operational HR environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • CIPD Level 3 Qualification (CPP) or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Willingness to undertake continuing professional development (CPD) education and training

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to communicate with employees involved in difficult circumstances in a sensitive manner
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Developed negotiation and influencing skills
  • Commitment to partnership working
  • Effective customer service skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
  • Ability to deal with all issues sensitively and in a confidential manner
Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Proven knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues
  • Good keyboard skills and computer literate with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

  • Large healthcare setting demonstrable experience
  • Worked in an operational HR environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • CIPD Level 3 Qualification (CPP) or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Willingness to undertake continuing professional development (CPD) education and training

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to communicate with employees involved in difficult circumstances in a sensitive manner
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Developed negotiation and influencing skills
  • Commitment to partnership working
  • Effective customer service skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
  • Ability to deal with all issues sensitively and in a confidential manner

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Brittany House

1 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5YE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Brittany House

1 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5YE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate People Partner

Vicky Chandler

v.chandler@nhs.net

01752432487

Details

Date posted

02 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

216-CB-A6136285

Job locations

Brittany House

1 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5YE


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