Job summary
The People & Culture Team are looking for a highly motivated Band 5 People Officer to join our busy but supportive team.
Our Trust values of 'Compassionate, Inclusive and Committed' inspire and motivate everything we do. If you would like to be part of a team and organisation that champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and supports managers and staff to deliver the best quality care to our service users, whilst being passionate advocates of employee satisfaction and wellbeing, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a member of our team, you will provide high quality advice on all People issues in specified areas, working with the Assistant People Partner, to ensure there is the best people management practice including workforce management, development and employee relations in all designated areas.
You will ensure that the People team are a key member of the divisional management team; giving high quality advice on workforce matters and providing appropriate challenge to influence decisions and improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division. You will also be involved in coaching managers to improve their leadership and people management skills.
You will be involved in the delivery of our management essentials training programme; ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are understood and applied consistently across the Trust. You will lead on the delivery of HR Clinics across your division and will also undertake research to support policy development.
The core purpose of the role is:-
- Provide advice and support across a range of HR services and carry own caseload of sickness absence and less complex ER cases.
- Participate on the People Team advice line and contribute to the on-going development of the 'Ask Ava' chatbot which provides colleagues with easy access to responses to a range of HR questions.
- Provide project support for specific programmes of work related to the People Strategy and workforce transformation and sustainability programmes.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000+ clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in HR
- CIPD Level 5
- CIPD Membership
- Demonstrable evidence of professional development
Desirable
- CIPD Level 7 or working towards
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of UK employment law with the ability to apply it practically to arising situations
- Specialist knowledge of HR
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant relevant experience of providing first line HR advice in a generalist HR role on terms and conditions, HR policies and procedures, (eg. Sickness absence, disciplinary, flexible working etc.)
- Experience of using HR ICT systems to record and access information.
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions
- Experience of delivering training programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or similar large organisation
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in HR
- CIPD Level 5
- CIPD Membership
- Demonstrable evidence of professional development
Desirable
- CIPD Level 7 or working towards
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of UK employment law with the ability to apply it practically to arising situations
- Specialist knowledge of HR
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of Agenda for Change
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant relevant experience of providing first line HR advice in a generalist HR role on terms and conditions, HR policies and procedures, (eg. Sickness absence, disciplinary, flexible working etc.)
- Experience of using HR ICT systems to record and access information.
- Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions
- Experience of delivering training programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or similar large organisation
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).
