Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Band 7 Investigation Officer

The closing date is 16 January 2026

Job summary

Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust are looking for experienced investigation officers to support in their Corporate Hub. Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Investigating Officer will lead employment law based investigations into employee relations matters across the Trust, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. This includes conducting thorough investigations, analyzing evidence, and producing clear, comprehensive reports. The role requires a strong understanding of Just Culture, equality, diversity, and inclusion principles, and the ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and impartiality.

About us

Bank Partners is independent provider of NHS staff bank management and outsourced staffing solutions in the UK. Our main focus is on supplying temporary and shift-based healthcare professionals including nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, and non-clinical staff to major NHS and foundation trusts.

We manage in-housebank staff and agency supply, working to fill roster gaps and enhance patient safety through robust workforce planning. By increasing in-house shift fulfillment, we aim to reduce agency spend. We offer dedicated on-site teams that collaborate closely with NHS stakeholders to address and resolve root causes of staffing shortages.

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27.98 to £44.77 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C8192-25-0562

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Isle Of Wight Nhs Trust

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle Of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead investigations into employee relations matters (e.g., conduct, grievance, complaints, appeals) in line with Trust policies.
Plan and manage multiple investigations simultaneously, ensuring adherence to agreed timescales.
Conduct interviews with employees and witnesses in a fair and unbiased manner.
Prepare high-quality investigation reports and present findings at hearings or tribunals.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection and information governance standards.
Make recommendations for service or policy improvements based on investigation outcomes.

Work independently, managing investigations with minimal supervision while adhering to ACAS best practice principles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead investigations into employee relations matters (e.g., conduct, grievance, complaints, appeals) in line with Trust policies.
Plan and manage multiple investigations simultaneously, ensuring adherence to agreed timescales.
Conduct interviews with employees and witnesses in a fair and unbiased manner.
Prepare high-quality investigation reports and present findings at hearings or tribunals.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection and information governance standards.
Make recommendations for service or policy improvements based on investigation outcomes.

Work independently, managing investigations with minimal supervision while adhering to ACAS best practice principles.

Person Specification

Specific HR Knowledge

Essential

Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
Postgraduate diploma or Masters in a relevant field.
Professional registration (e.g., CIPD, NMC, HCPC, GMC, Social Work).

Qualifications

Essential

Significant experience conducting complex investigations.
Proven ability to produce formal written reports and analyze incidents for improvement.
At least 6 months administration experience in the last 3 years.

Experience

Essential

Strong understanding of employment law and HR policies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage sensitive situations and distressed individuals.
High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
Proficiency in IT for report writing and data analysis.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Person Specification

Specific HR Knowledge

Essential

Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
Postgraduate diploma or Masters in a relevant field.
Professional registration (e.g., CIPD, NMC, HCPC, GMC, Social Work).

Qualifications

Essential

Significant experience conducting complex investigations.
Proven ability to produce formal written reports and analyze incidents for improvement.
At least 6 months administration experience in the last 3 years.