Job summary
This role is responsible for managing and co-coordinating the Trust's employee relations casework and team, ensuring that case work is carried out in a timely, effective, and efficient way and in accordance with EEAST policies and procedures, current legislation and best practice.
To support the Head of ER in delivering a fully comprehensive, high quality and timely Employee Relations (ER) Service to the Trust.
To deputise for the Deputy Head of Employee Relations as and when required.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the Employee Relations element of the role, there will also be some line management responsibility. You will be required to work with ER information systems along with other more general duties including projects. Striving to continuously improve ER services and report on activity and performance data.
About us
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience, in related field
- CIPD qualification
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of advising on complex Employee Relations case, with a high case load
- Knowledge of employment law
- Good influencing skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience, in related field
- CIPD qualification
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of advising on complex Employee Relations case, with a high case load
- Knowledge of employment law
- Good influencing skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in NHS
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Ambulance Service
Address
Norfolk and Suffolk
Can be based at any of the listed venues. Will include some home working
Norfolk and Suffolk
SG8 6NA
Employer's website
https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
