Job summary
**We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor at Barts Health NHS Trust.
You will be based within the Estates and Facilities team and will primarily provide HR advisory support to the non-emergency patient transport service.. You will be the first point of contact for managers and staff with queries therefore you must have experience of confidently providing advice on a range employee relations issues.
Main duties of the job
You will be CIPD qualified or willing to work towards this qualification with a sound knowledge of employment legislation. You must have the ability to manage your own workload within a busy environment.
Working closely with the People Manager for Estates and Facilities, this role is an excellent opportunity to further develop your employee relations experience in a supportive environment.
The role is based primarily at Canary Wharf, however regular travel to all of our Hospital sites is essential.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
For an informal chat or visit please contact Yvonne Sullivan, People Manager, Estates and Facilities onYvonne.sullivan@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
For an informal chat or visit please contact Yvonne Sullivan, People Manager, Estates and Facilities onYvonne.sullivan@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of: providing advice on employment related issues
- working in a unionised environment
Desirable
- liaising directly with union representatives
- working in a multidisciplinary environment
- working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD qualification/willingness to work towards
Skills
Essential
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good IT skills - word processing, email and excel
- Good file management and record keeping skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining and developing professional skills (CPD)
- Commitment to keeping HR best practice and Employment Law knowledge updated
- Able to work in an office environment and to visit
Desirable
- Willingness to coach and train others in aspects of work role as required
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to team working Self-directed - ability to manage own workload, set priorities and standards; able to work under own initiative, taking decisions within agreed parameters
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Other
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills - the ability to listen, question and provide clear, concise information and advice
- Good influencing and persuading skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of: providing advice on employment related issues
- working in a unionised environment
Desirable
- liaising directly with union representatives
- working in a multidisciplinary environment
- working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD qualification/willingness to work towards
Skills
Essential
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good IT skills - word processing, email and excel
- Good file management and record keeping skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining and developing professional skills (CPD)
- Commitment to keeping HR best practice and Employment Law knowledge updated
- Able to work in an office environment and to visit
Desirable
- Willingness to coach and train others in aspects of work role as required
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to team working Self-directed - ability to manage own workload, set priorities and standards; able to work under own initiative, taking decisions within agreed parameters
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Other
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills - the ability to listen, question and provide clear, concise information and advice
- Good influencing and persuading skills
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).
