Job summary
We are looking to recruit further Bank HR Investigation Officers to support employee relations investigations within the Trust . We are looking for individuals who have the experience and skills within this area to work closely with the HR Operational Team to undertake a range of employee relations investigations, including disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment on behalf of Trust Managers.
The role will involve liaison with senior managers within the Trust as well as the HR Operational Team to establish the investigation terms of reference and interviewing witnesses to incidents of alleged misconduct etc. Thereafter you will produce a comprehensive report with recommendations and, where applicable, attend formal hearings to present your findings.
Main duties of the job
Once commissioned, you must be able to commit to a strict timetable, which will result in investigations being concluded within a maximum of 4 weeks.
The ability to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information, extracting information to produce high quality investigation reports is critical; as is the ability to sensitively handle issues of conflict during the investigation process and seek assistance from the commissioning manager/HR where there are potential delays, issues of concern etc.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree level (or equivalent experience) plus additional specialist knowledge of a particular area of work e.g. HR, Finance, Performance, Clinical/Nursing expertise.
- Knowledge of HR policy & processes relating to employee relations issues e.g. Disciplinary; Grievance & Bullying & Harassment/Dignity at Work & Discrimination.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Producing & presenting detailed reports to Senior Management/Boards on highly complex and/or contentious matters.
Desirable
- Undertaking investigations/inquiries in complex healthcare (public sector) organisations.
Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good time management skills i.e. proven track record of completing work tasks on time.
- Able to work on own initiative, self-motivated with excellent people management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education and Training
Essential
- Masters Degree level (or equivalent experience) plus additional specialist knowledge of a particular area of work e.g. HR, Finance, Performance, Clinical/Nursing expertise.
- Knowledge of HR policy & processes relating to employee relations issues e.g. Disciplinary; Grievance & Bullying & Harassment/Dignity at Work & Discrimination.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Producing & presenting detailed reports to Senior Management/Boards on highly complex and/or contentious matters.
Desirable
- Undertaking investigations/inquiries in complex healthcare (public sector) organisations.
Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good time management skills i.e. proven track record of completing work tasks on time.
- Able to work on own initiative, self-motivated with excellent people management 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).
