Job summary
Supporting the Head
of Medical Workforce as the Medical HR Manager
to the Medical and Dental Staff for the
provision of specialist advice and guidance to support achievement of
operational and business objectives and Employee Relations issues. They will
provide expert, robust advice and support to Medical staff and their line
managers on a range of human resource management issues including, but not
limited to, individual employee relations issues such as discipline, grievance
management, poor performance and attendance, workplace dispute management and
change management, ensuring that the service provided is consistent with
defined quality standards. The role will also support the Trust in the
implementation of the national and local Medical Workforce agenda and will have
the opportunity to lead and participate in many service changing projects.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include being the first point of contact for Medical Staff Employee Relation activities, helping to support the Medical Personnel team with complex every day queries and help support the Medical Staff across the Trust to achieve the best level of care for our patients.
This is a really varied role and the opportunity to learn and develop knowledge within the area of Medical staffing is there every day.
There are also a large number of projects linked to our Medical Staff that will provide the opportunity and experience to lead and implement positive change.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the Head
of Medical Workforce as the Medical HR Manager
to the Medical and Dental Staff for the
provision of specialist advice and guidance to support achievement of
operational and business objectives and Employee Relations issues. They will
provide expert, robust advice and support to Medical staff and their line
managers on a range of human resource management issues including, but not
limited to, individual employee relations issues such as discipline, grievance
management, poor performance and attendance, workplace dispute management and
change management, ensuring that the service provided is consistent with
defined quality standards. The role will also support the Trust in the
implementation of the national and local Medical Workforce agenda and will have
the opportunity to lead and participate in many service changing projects.
Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed description of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the Head
of Medical Workforce as the Medical HR Manager
to the Medical and Dental Staff for the
provision of specialist advice and guidance to support achievement of
operational and business objectives and Employee Relations issues. They will
provide expert, robust advice and support to Medical staff and their line
managers on a range of human resource management issues including, but not
limited to, individual employee relations issues such as discipline, grievance
management, poor performance and attendance, workplace dispute management and
change management, ensuring that the service provided is consistent with
defined quality standards. The role will also support the Trust in the
implementation of the national and local Medical Workforce agenda and will have
the opportunity to lead and participate in many service changing projects.
Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed description of duties.
Person Specification
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to foster powerful and productive collaborative working relationships internally and externally
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of formal and informal purposes
- Proven ability to effectively manage a range of situations that may evoke a strong emotional reaction
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of domestic and EU employment legislation
- Substantial experience of working and negotiating with trade union representatives
- Significant knowledge of UK employment legislation case law and good HR practice in order to deal with complex employee relations issues
- Knowledge of business planning, project management and risk management, and how those processes might be applied to organisational change
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or knowledge and expertise gained through in-depth experience to masters degree level equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma in HRM or equivalent relevant professional qualification
- Chartered CIPD Membership
- Evidence of employment law updates and various other training courses an up-to-date knowledge of HR practices and evidence to continuous personal and professional development in current role.
Desirable
- Workforce Planning methodology
Additional Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated, confident; understands and manages own emotions under stress
Experience
Essential
- Significant and specialist workforce experience in a role providing support to senior management staff in a demanding environment, working with managers to deliver high quality HR services
Desirable
- Experience of working with the medical workforce and in a medical staffing setting
- Experience of managing HR or workforce teams in either the public or private sector
Analytical and Judgemental skills
Essential
- Able to provide support and workforce planning analysis for teams and managers
- Ability to explore, evaluate and interpret information and options and make decisions and recommendations based on an analysis of options
Person Specification
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to foster powerful and productive collaborative working relationships internally and externally
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of formal and informal purposes
- Proven ability to effectively manage a range of situations that may evoke a strong emotional reaction
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of domestic and EU employment legislation
- Substantial experience of working and negotiating with trade union representatives
- Significant knowledge of UK employment legislation case law and good HR practice in order to deal with complex employee relations issues
- Knowledge of business planning, project management and risk management, and how those processes might be applied to organisational change
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or knowledge and expertise gained through in-depth experience to masters degree level equivalent
- Postgraduate diploma in HRM or equivalent relevant professional qualification
- Chartered CIPD Membership
- Evidence of employment law updates and various other training courses an up-to-date knowledge of HR practices and evidence to continuous personal and professional development in current role.
Desirable
- Workforce Planning methodology
Additional Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated, confident; understands and manages own emotions under stress
Experience
Essential
- Significant and specialist workforce experience in a role providing support to senior management staff in a demanding environment, working with managers to deliver high quality HR services
Desirable
- Experience of working with the medical workforce and in a medical staffing setting
- Experience of managing HR or workforce teams in either the public or private sector
Analytical and Judgemental skills
Essential
- Able to provide support and workforce planning analysis for teams and managers
- Ability to explore, evaluate and interpret information and options and make decisions and recommendations based on an analysis of options
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.
