Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
*Subject to Job Matching*
Are you passionate about employee wellbeing and reducing sickness absence? Join our friendly and forward-thinking HR team and help make East Cheshire NHS Trust the best place to work.
The Trust aims to reduce sickness absence by at least 1% over the next 12 months. In this role, you will coach and support managers to implement the new Staying Well at Work Policy across the organisation. Using workforce data, you will identify improvement opportunities and deliver practical, creative solutions to improve attendance. This includes delivering training and developing toolkits to strengthen management capability.
Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, you will provide professional, customer-focused HR advice and support on workforce matters, including employee relations casework, engagement, and performance management.
You will be working towards or have achieved CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience). Experience advising on HR policy, coaching managers, and delivering training is important, but above all, you must be passionate about colleague wellbeing and improving attendance.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
Work as a key member of the Directorate HR team, delivering professional, customer-focused advice and support to managers and staff on workforce matters including employee relations, engagement, workforce development, health and wellbeing, and ED&I. The role uses workforce data to identify improvement opportunities and proactively support Directorates in achieving targets and workforce objectives.
You will work closely with Senior HR Managers and People Business Partners to deliver aspects of the Trust's People Plan, helping make ECT the best place to work. The role also includes participation in local and regional networks and project groups to support workforce transformation.
The postholder will ensure Trust values and behaviours underpin all people practices, promoting an open, inclusive, and just culture where feedback, ideas, and concerns are welcomed and acted upon appropriately.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualification level 5 or evidence of working towards or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous learning & development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous HR experience, including employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
- Track record in providing credible, high-quality advice and services to managers in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Experience of close working with senior management
- Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with staff side colleagues
- Experience of working in a unionised environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, HR best practice
Desirable
- NHS Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Knowledge of leadership and management development tools and techniques
- Understanding of temporary staffing arrangements
- Understanding of a range of Health and Wellbeing interventions and best practice
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed effective written and oral communication skills for a variety of formal, informal, virtual and face to face
- Ability to quickly build relationships and foster effective communication both internally and externally
- Ability to prioritise issues, highlight risk and mitigation
- Presentation skills
- Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding sensitive issues at all levels
- IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Ability to interpret, analyse and present high level management information
- Able to manage time and workload pressure
- Ability to learn and research to maintain HR credibility and practice
- Can demonstrate ability to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
- Ability to tailor advice and inputs to an individual and/or given situation
Desirable
- Project management skills and experience
- Experience of working with senior management
- Facilitation and training skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualification level 5 or evidence of working towards or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous learning & development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous HR experience, including employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
- Track record in providing credible, high-quality advice and services to managers in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Experience of close working with senior management
- Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with staff side colleagues
- Experience of working in a unionised environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, HR best practice
Desirable
- NHS Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Knowledge of leadership and management development tools and techniques
- Understanding of temporary staffing arrangements
- Understanding of a range of Health and Wellbeing interventions and best practice
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed effective written and oral communication skills for a variety of formal, informal, virtual and face to face
- Ability to quickly build relationships and foster effective communication both internally and externally
- Ability to prioritise issues, highlight risk and mitigation
- Presentation skills
- Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding sensitive issues at all levels
- IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Ability to interpret, analyse and present high level management information
- Able to manage time and workload pressure
- Ability to learn and research to maintain HR credibility and practice
- Can demonstrate ability to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
- Ability to tailor advice and inputs to an individual and/or given situation
Desirable
- Project management skills and experience
- Experience of working with senior management
- Facilitation and training skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
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).
