Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR Manager to join our friendly Practice team.
The hours of work are as follows:
35 hours per week across:
Monday 08:00-18:00
Tuesday 08:00-13:00
Wednesday 13:00-18:00
Thursday 13:00-18:00
Friday 08:00-18:00
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our Practice Reception and Administration team ensuring high performance standards are maintained, and overseeing all aspects of employee relations, recruitment and compliance.
The post-holder will also work closely with the Practice Manager to provide the continual improvement of standards across a wide range of clinical and administrative activity.
The successful candidate will have/be:
- A minimum of two years experience of managing a team, preferably within a healthcare setting
- A strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Experience in employee relations, recruitment, and performance management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and HR information systems
If you are an enthusiastic Manager with experience in HR processes and a passion for delivering exceptional staff and patient care, we encourage you to contact our HR Manager (Haroula Aslet, haroula.aslet@nhs.net) for further information and a copy of the Job Description.
Main duties of the job
The successful post-holder shall:
Managing core HR departmental areas including employee relations, HR administration, learning and development, internal recruitment, employee engagement and maintaining and improving HR systems
Monitor staff attendance including punctuality and sickness absence in line with relevant HR policies.
Monitoring Trainee sickness and reporting this to medical staffing
Undertake difficult conversations and disciplinary procedures, where necessary, with team members.
Undertake administrative team initial reviews, performance reviews, and appraisals as required to drive high performance.
Support the Practice Manager in the recruitment and induction of all new reception and administration staff, as well as Clinical Staff when required.:
Undertake and complete the on-boarding process and staff induction
Authorise and manage annual leave requests and staff entitlement.
Providing support and ensuring training for current and new staff is carried out.
Delivering a relevant Policy of the Month to the whole Practice Team.
Ensuring all aspects of employment law and other relevant regulation and legislation are applied and upheld.Managing the implementation of employment policies.
Nurture a positive working environment.
Be a point of contact for staff and patient queries and concerns.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
About us
We are a friendly and supportive team operating in a busy town-centre Practice and are seeking an experienced and personable HR Manager to join us.
At The Vine Medical Centre, patient care and safety is our number one priority and our Administrative and Clinical Team work side by side to ensure that our patient needs are met.
We are a training Practice, which means that personal growth and development is at the forefront of what we do as a team and we achieve this through regular training opportunities and an open door approach for all staff members.
If you have an ability to build great relationships with people and are keen to always build on your own knowledge, please get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you!
Details
Date posted
14 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A5678-25-0007
Job locations
The Vine Medical Centre
13 Tonbridge Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8RL
Employer details
Employer name
The Vine Medical Centre
Address
The Vine Medical Centre
13 Tonbridge Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8RL
Employer's website
https://www.thevinemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)