Job summary
MFT is a large organisation with an excellent HR career pathway and track record in developing their staff. With the additional benefit of wider networking within our own HR Forum of HR professionals across all the different hospitals under the MFT umbrella.
This post has the opportunity for full time hours although we also welcome applications for candidates who would like to discuss part time working.
We support flexible working options within our friendly and professional team . We currently work a blended approach with on site and home working, once established in the post.
To be successful in this post you will ideally have experience of dealing with HR issues across all aspects of employee relations, however developmental opportunities are available. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with a wide range of people including HR colleagues, Trade Union representatives, senior managers and staff.
This role involves advising managers regarding terms and conditions of employment and supports the full range of employee relations case work.
You will also have the opportunity to get involved with Group HR function project work.
The team provide a professional, high quality HR service to the Corporate Services Division of the Trust and also has Group HR responsibilities - these are activities/projects that are done on behalf of MFT as a whole, so will give the successful candidate good exposure to the whole HR function.
Main duties of the job
In particular, you will provide support to managers offering advice regarding terms and conditions of employment and support a range of employee relations case work including: disciplinary, grievance, performance management, dignity at work and sickness absence management. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with Group HR function project work.
Other responsibilities include providing employee relations data to measure the HR directorate's performance; developing information including guidance notes and FAQs for the e-HR portal to support managers and staff; and delivering HR policy skills workshops for HR colleagues and managers.
Proposed Interview dates 22/23 February 2024
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Working towards CIPD qualification (Postgraduate Diploma in HRM) or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate through CPD, employment law updates and various other training courses an up to date knowledge of HR/Personnel practices & Change Management.
- Has gained HR operational experience of dealing with HR issues across all aspects of employment relations practice including disciplinaries, grievances, harassment complaints, sickness absence and performance capability.
- Developing and maintaining positive partnerships with trade union representatives and senior managers.
Skills
Essential
- Organised with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands and delegate as appropriate
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Attention to detail.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Working towards CIPD qualification (Postgraduate Diploma in HRM) or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate through CPD, employment law updates and various other training courses an up to date knowledge of HR/Personnel practices & Change Management.
- Has gained HR operational experience of dealing with HR issues across all aspects of employment relations practice including disciplinaries, grievances, harassment complaints, sickness absence and performance capability.
- Developing and maintaining positive partnerships with trade union representatives and senior managers.
Skills
Essential
- Organised with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands and delegate as appropriate
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Attention to detail.
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).
