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We are looking to appoint a Band 6 Senior Employee Relations Advisor to an exciting role in this busy, specialist ER team at a major London hospital. The Trust, People Directorate and ER team are transforming the way in which they operate to provide a first class service to our patients and service users.
The post holder will need to work autonomously with minimum supervision and using their initiative to successfully deliver their work to an excellent standard. The post holder will also line manage a Band 5 Employee Relations Advisor.
The following experience, skills and abilities is required for this important role:
CIPD Level 5 membership
Excellent working knowledge of Employment Law and HR best practice
Good working knowledge of WRES/WDES, Just Culture principles
Subject matter expert on employee relations best practice models
A keen interest and previous experience in HR policy writing and development
Experience of working in partnership in a unionised environment and building relationships with Staff Side representatives
Ability to persuade others of point of view where there may be barriers and construct a convincing case
Self-motivated and able to deliver at pace
Excellent attention to detail
Able to display and use initiative and results orientated
Current CIPD membership and HR experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible to the ER Manager and Head of Employee Relations for the provision of a professional high quality, comprehensive HR service to specific divisions / corporate functions.
Key areas of activity will include assisting, advising and supporting managers in relation to all employee relations issues, including advising and supporting managers with employee relations, terms and conditions of employment and Trust policies and procedures.
The postholder will coach, encourage and challenge managers and staff to explore early informal resolution to cases.
The postholder will be responsible for accurate, timely and comprehensive entry of data into various systems and spreadsheets to enable reporting.
The postholder will be held responsible for their performance and their area's performance.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employee RelationsTo advise and support managers in the interpretation and application of the Trusts disciplinary, EarlyResolution, capability, sickness etc. procedures and to ensure that these procedures are adhered to.To advise and support managers in addressing all aspects of staff attendance issues and OccupationalHealth referrals working closely with the Occupational Health Department.To prepare for and attend regular Triage meetings to discuss formal ER cases.
Job matchingJob match and evaluate job descriptions in accordance with the Agenda for Change job matching process and regulations.Accurately and promptly record the details of job matching
Selenity (ER Tracker), the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) & internal spreadsheetsTo enter ER data in an accurate and timely manner onto the Selenity (ER Tracker) system, ESR and internal spreadsheetsTo produce reports from the above systems and to be held accountable for the reports and any trends displayed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employee RelationsTo advise and support managers in the interpretation and application of the Trusts disciplinary, EarlyResolution, capability, sickness etc. procedures and to ensure that these procedures are adhered to.To advise and support managers in addressing all aspects of staff attendance issues and OccupationalHealth referrals working closely with the Occupational Health Department.To prepare for and attend regular Triage meetings to discuss formal ER cases.
Job matchingJob match and evaluate job descriptions in accordance with the Agenda for Change job matching process and regulations.Accurately and promptly record the details of job matching
Selenity (ER Tracker), the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) & internal spreadsheetsTo enter ER data in an accurate and timely manner onto the Selenity (ER Tracker) system, ESR and internal spreadsheetsTo produce reports from the above systems and to be held accountable for the reports and any trends displayed
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- CIPD Associate Membership (Level 5)
- Committed to continuous professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in employment e.g. employment legislation, data protection and freedom of information
- Understanding and knowledge of applying Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at an advisor level in a unionised organisation with a large and diverse workforce providing professional advice to managers
- Experience of policy development and implementation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- CIPD Associate Membership (Level 5)
- Committed to continuous professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice in employment e.g. employment legislation, data protection and freedom of information
- Understanding and knowledge of applying Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at an advisor level in a unionised organisation with a large and diverse workforce providing professional advice to managers
- Experience of policy development and implementation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing
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).
