Job summary
We are looking to extend our team of Bank Casework Investigators (Band 6 hourly rate) who will undertake employee relations investigations on behalf of the Trust in line with relevant policies and procedures such as disciplinary and grievance.
You will be involved in liaising with a cross section of colleagues including managers, employee relations, Staff Side and witnesses to establish the facts of the case.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The role will require you to:
Undertake timely self-directed investigations.
Admin and clerical duties
Cross-referencing and analysing evidence
Liaising with internal and external agencies in order to address the terms of reference
Providing timely updates to the commissioning manager
Upholding confidentiality at all times
Report writing
Presenting investigation report at formal hearings and employment tribunals where necessary
You will work autonomously using your own initiative and establishing how to deliver on the agreed terms of reference. Due to the nature of our services, you must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times coupled with upholding the values of the Trust.
This role would be ideal for someone with a generalist HR, management or clinical background who has knowledge and experience of managing complex investigations with the ability to analyse and interpret intelligence in the form of evidence, compiling this and bringing together into a balanced and objective report.
As a Trust we are geographically spread and whilst hybrid working is supported there may be a requirement to travel into services across the county in order to undertake witness interviews and/or attend a hearing for instance.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake employee relations investigations, produce reports for commissioning managers and present report findings at formal hearings and employment tribunals where required.
You will be working across the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust sites and will conduct self-directed employee relations investigations, produce and present investigation reports in accordance with Trust requirements.
Self-directed investigations and produce investigation reports in accordance with Trust requirements. You will present reports succinctly at formal hearings and respond to questions from staff, their representatives and panels on the process of the investigation.
Ensure that the investigation conforms to agreed timescales. Highlight issues of concern to the commissioning manager and relevant Employee Relations Advisor where problems arise, e.g., failure of staff to attend interviews. Ensuring interviews with staff are conducted in an objective and non-judgemental manner to gather the facts of each case.
Workin accordance with Trust policies and procedures, taking personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all trust policies and local procedures
To Ensure confidentiality of information at all times.
Work autonomously, using own initiative, prioritising workload, acting independently within appropriate guidelines, deciding when appropriate to refer to supervisor
You will have to regularly analyse reports, information and data on incidents/making clear interpretations. Requiring highly developed analytical skills, and sound judgement of the impact of this information on the decisions and actions taken by others at all levels of the organisation
Develop and influence the complex planning arrangements for investigations across the Trust, which will involve the formulation and adjustments of plans
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake employee relations investigations, produce reports for commissioning managers and present report findings at formal hearings and employment tribunals where required.
You will be working across the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust sites and will conduct self-directed employee relations investigations, produce and present investigation reports in accordance with Trust requirements.
Self-directed investigations and produce investigation reports in accordance with Trust requirements. You will present reports succinctly at formal hearings and respond to questions from staff, their representatives and panels on the process of the investigation.
Ensure that the investigation conforms to agreed timescales. Highlight issues of concern to the commissioning manager and relevant Employee Relations Advisor where problems arise, e.g., failure of staff to attend interviews. Ensuring interviews with staff are conducted in an objective and non-judgemental manner to gather the facts of each case.
Workin accordance with Trust policies and procedures, taking personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all trust policies and local procedures
To Ensure confidentiality of information at all times.
Work autonomously, using own initiative, prioritising workload, acting independently within appropriate guidelines, deciding when appropriate to refer to supervisor
You will have to regularly analyse reports, information and data on incidents/making clear interpretations. Requiring highly developed analytical skills, and sound judgement of the impact of this information on the decisions and actions taken by others at all levels of the organisation
Develop and influence the complex planning arrangements for investigations across the Trust, which will involve the formulation and adjustments of plans
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or Equivalent level of Knowledge and experience
- Specialist Knowledge of managing complex investigation processes to diploma level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Undertaking investigations
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of managing complex investigation processes
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and/or information
- Manage and store all identifiable information securely and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the Data Protection Act
Skills
Essential
- Report writing skills
- Self- administering and possession of IT skills- email, word processing, excel, systems use
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or Equivalent level of Knowledge and experience
- Specialist Knowledge of managing complex investigation processes to diploma level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Undertaking investigations
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of managing complex investigation processes
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and/or information
- Manage and store all identifiable information securely and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the Data Protection Act
Skills
Essential
- Report writing skills
- Self- administering and possession of IT skills- email, word processing, excel, systems use
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust 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.
