Job summary
To develop the provision of a proactive and customer-focused Employee Relations function for the Trust, aligned to the Just and Restorative Culture. The post holder will support the Trust in the delivery of strategic and operational projects and initiatives.
Working in partnership with managers to develop and deliver the Trust's Employee Relations service which is a crucial element of the overall People Strategy that will deliver an approach to people management that embodies a people-centred 'Just Culture'. With a passion for excellence in customer service, the post holder will develop and deliver a best in class Employee Relations service.
You will need to be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and be able to work flexibly and independently. The roles will allow you to use your HR skills within a busy acute healthcare setting, to make a difference for staff and ultimately patient care.
Main duties of the job
This role is responsible for managing and co-ordinating the Trust's employee relations casework and team, ensuring that case work is carried out in a timely, effective and efficient way and in accordance with UHL policies and procedures, current legislation and best practice.
In partnership with the wider People Services Team, clinical services and other key stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring that effective and appropriate plans are in place to deliver the priority areas of the UHL People Strategy.
Our staff are our most important asset and our People Strategy focuses on enhancing and supporting the experiences of our staff in the delivery of excellent patient care. This position offers a great opportunity to join our refocused People Services Directorate to support the Trust wide delivery of the UHL People Strategy.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:We focus on what matters mostWe treat others how we would like to be treatedWe are passionate and creative in our workWe do what we say we are going to doWe are one team and we are best when we work togetherOur patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an experienced HR professional you will have significant expertise in employee relations with strong interpersonal and communication skills you will be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Trust including our Trade Unions. A passionate believer in just culture you will demonstrate the ability to design and implement inclusive conflict resolution approaches and have significant experience of dealing with complex ER cases including employment tribunals.
Under the guidance of the Head of Employee Relations you will have the opportunity to take forward Trust wide /corporate project work related to the delivery of the People agenda
Applications are invited from those who are hold as a minimum a Degree in a HRM qualification or equivalent, be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and have the CIPD Advanced Level 7 Diploma in HRM or equivalent experience in a large complex unionised environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an experienced HR professional you will have significant expertise in employee relations with strong interpersonal and communication skills you will be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Trust including our Trade Unions. A passionate believer in just culture you will demonstrate the ability to design and implement inclusive conflict resolution approaches and have significant experience of dealing with complex ER cases including employment tribunals.
Under the guidance of the Head of Employee Relations you will have the opportunity to take forward Trust wide /corporate project work related to the delivery of the People agenda
Applications are invited from those who are hold as a minimum a Degree in a HRM qualification or equivalent, be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and have the CIPD Advanced Level 7 Diploma in HRM or equivalent experience in a large complex unionised environment.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent demonstrable level of experience
- Level 7 CIPD qualified
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing an employee relations function in a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation requiring legally sound analysis and decision making
- Experience of advising managers on highly complex and serious individual and / or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
- Experience of working in a unionised environment
Skills and Communication
Essential
- Experience of implementing successful service improvements.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to high quality work.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent demonstrable level of experience
- Level 7 CIPD qualified
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing an employee relations function in a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation requiring legally sound analysis and decision making
- Experience of advising managers on highly complex and serious individual and / or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
- Experience of working in a unionised environment
Skills and Communication
Essential
- Experience of implementing successful service improvements.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to high quality work.
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).
