Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Employee Relations Team have an exciting vacancy for 2 x ER Specialists to join our team, you will be aligned to support one of our main hospital sites.
You will line manage a Senior ER Advisor and ER Advisor. The key aspects of your role will be fostering positive relationships with the senior management of the Divisions you own. You will be responsible for managing all employee relations cases, and manage your divisional advisors whilst fostering learning.
You will support the effective delivery of a high quality and professional Human Resources service providing focused challenge, advice and guidance to managers in the Trust and ensure effective implementation of, and compliance with, all workforce policies, procedures, workforce practices and standards.
You will oversee all stages of Employee Relations processes, including advising and supporting managers with disciplinary matters, appeal panels and attendance at Employment Tribunals as required.
You will also be expected to confidently and effectively communicate with Trade Union representatives, senior managers and clinicians regarding organisational developments and changes. You will have a strong background in ER but NHS experience is not essential, more important is your drive and enthusiasm with an ability to apply your Employee Relations knowledge and experience to an NHS setting.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- CIPD
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
- Experience of generating, presenting and delivering complex data/reports.
- Experience and knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service including Agenda for Change.
- Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
- Experience of advising managers on highly complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
- Knowledge and experience of using HR systems
- Experience of preparing Employment Tribunal information
- Well-developed understanding and awareness of best-practice employee relations methodologies
- Experience of working in a multi-unionised environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team/supervising others work and setting performance standards and targets
- Experience of Medical and dental terms and conditions of service and MHPS case management
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure targets and outcomes are achieved
- Able to provide direct support to managers on compex case managmeent issues
- Well developed written and oral communication skills
- Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations
- Able to advise managers on case management issues related to T&Cs and ER related queries
- Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
Personal Qualities & attribute
Essential
- A strong customer focus
- Resilience in challenging situations
- High levels of personal influence
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- CIPD
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
- Experience of generating, presenting and delivering complex data/reports.
- Experience and knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service including Agenda for Change.
- Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
- Experience of advising managers on highly complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
- Knowledge and experience of using HR systems
- Experience of preparing Employment Tribunal information
- Well-developed understanding and awareness of best-practice employee relations methodologies
- Experience of working in a multi-unionised environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team/supervising others work and setting performance standards and targets
- Experience of Medical and dental terms and conditions of service and MHPS case management
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure targets and outcomes are achieved
- Able to provide direct support to managers on compex case managmeent issues
- Well developed written and oral communication skills
- Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations
- Able to advise managers on case management issues related to T&Cs and ER related queries
- Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
Personal Qualities & attribute
Essential
- A strong customer focus
- Resilience in challenging situations
- High levels of personal influence
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
