Job summary
Employee Relations (ER) Advisor
Department: HR Business Partnering
Band 6 £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking three experienced Employee Relations Advisors to join our exceptional team on a permanent basis. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of working autonomously in a complex, multi-disciplinary, and culturally diverse organization. They should be adept at conducting investigations, possess up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, and demonstrate a strong understanding of the risks associated with non-compliance.
Working in our organization would offer you unmatched career opportunities, making it easier to propel your career to the top. We have a forward-thinking approach to work that provides flexible working opportunities, enabling you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Interview: 19th April 2024
Main duties of the job
As Employee Relations (ER) Advisor and autonomous HR practitioners, you would be responsible for undertaking commissioned employment investigations including conduct, performance, right to work, fraud and grievance etc. from receipt of the allegation or concern, through to making representations at hearings and tribunals as necessary. Representation at hearings would be conducted in conjunction with Case Managers. You would be responsible for ensuring that all investigations areundertaken in line with Trust policy and best practice in a way that supports a fair and just culture.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Associate Level CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and development)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Up to date and thorough working knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resource Best Practice
- Knowledge and understanding of the full range of HR and HR policy issues and best practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of recent generalist HR experience in a large, complex organisation
- Experience across a broad range of HR work including HR policy development and implementation, as well as HR casework
- Experience of consultation and working in partnership with Trade unions
- Experience of developing and delivering training interventions to staff and managers
Skills
Essential
- Strongly developed communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information with fully developed persuasive, negotiating and influencing skills
- Analytical and judgement skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex situations
- Ability to create and develop good partnership working
- Ability to work autonomously, without direct supervision and as part of a team
- Good presentation and report writing skills
- Good IT skills (to includes as a minimum: Word Excel, PowerPoint, HR databases)
- Good typing/word processing skills where speed and accuracy are important
- Ability to interpret and apply NHS Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Ability to set own priorities, meet tight deadlines and work independently
- Ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
- Able to work to tight deadlines and pay attention to detail
Personal and people development
Essential
- The ability to work on own initiative, responding to immediate requests
- Team member with a mature and flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to regularly changing situations
- Proactive and self-motivated
Communication
Essential
- Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and where work is unpredictable, e.g., constant phone calls requesting advice
- Able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances, frequently when imparting information e.g., discipline, sickness, organisational change
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Own transport to travel between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Associate Level CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and development)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Up to date and thorough working knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resource Best Practice
- Knowledge and understanding of the full range of HR and HR policy issues and best practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of recent generalist HR experience in a large, complex organisation
- Experience across a broad range of HR work including HR policy development and implementation, as well as HR casework
- Experience of consultation and working in partnership with Trade unions
- Experience of developing and delivering training interventions to staff and managers
Skills
Essential
- Strongly developed communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information with fully developed persuasive, negotiating and influencing skills
- Analytical and judgement skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex situations
- Ability to create and develop good partnership working
- Ability to work autonomously, without direct supervision and as part of a team
- Good presentation and report writing skills
- Good IT skills (to includes as a minimum: Word Excel, PowerPoint, HR databases)
- Good typing/word processing skills where speed and accuracy are important
- Ability to interpret and apply NHS Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Ability to set own priorities, meet tight deadlines and work independently
- Ability to gain and maintain credibility and establish good working relationships with staff at all levels across the organisation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
- Able to work to tight deadlines and pay attention to detail
Personal and people development
Essential
- The ability to work on own initiative, responding to immediate requests
- Team member with a mature and flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to regularly changing situations
- Proactive and self-motivated
Communication
Essential
- Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and where work is unpredictable, e.g., constant phone calls requesting advice
- Able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances, frequently when imparting information e.g., discipline, sickness, organisational change
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Own transport to travel between sites
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.
