Job summary
To provide an essential but high quality HR support service to the HR Services Team and as appropriate to managers and staff within the Trust in accordance with national policy/guidelines and local Trust policies and procedures.
To be the first point of contact for the HR Services Team, managing communications in the absence of the HR Advisors/Managers.
Main duties of the job
To provide Tier 1 HR support to the HR Services Team in the delivery of a high quality, professional HR advisory service to managers across the Trust
Provide basic advice, guidance and support to Managers and staff on all aspects of HR policies generally and within the post-holders knowledge and capability, ensuring an objective, professional and confidential service.
Provide objective, confidential and professional support to all staff when needed.
To assist the HR Advisors/Managers with disciplinary, grievance, sickness, capability, audits and other such procedures, when appropriate, including arranging meetings / hearings, preparation of case packs, preparation of ET bundles, taking and issuing notes at appropriate hearings and meetings. Supporting all aspects of the Agenda for Change NHS job evaluation process Trust Wide.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the HR Assistant position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the HR Assistant position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to A-Level standard/NVQ 3 in relevant area or equivalent experience
- Experience within a similar administrative role
- Experience of working within a team environment
- Experience of dealing with customers (internal or external)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a HR environment or similar
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain a well organised workload and work environment and to prioritise appropriately
- Well-developed communication skills
- Ability to produce a high standard of written correspondence
- Ability to make effective use of MS office applications including producing graphs and tables in excel
- Knowledge of basic HR procedures
Desirable
- Advanced training in Microsoft excel and word
- Knowledge of the NHS terms and conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Able to use own initiative when dealing with queries
- Diplomatic, calm and objective
- Able to work as part of a team
- Motivated and flexible in approach to work
- Approachable
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to A-Level standard/NVQ 3 in relevant area or equivalent experience
- Experience within a similar administrative role
- Experience of working within a team environment
- Experience of dealing with customers (internal or external)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a HR environment or similar
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain a well organised workload and work environment and to prioritise appropriately
- Well-developed communication skills
- Ability to produce a high standard of written correspondence
- Ability to make effective use of MS office applications including producing graphs and tables in excel
- Knowledge of basic HR procedures
Desirable
- Advanced training in Microsoft excel and word
- Knowledge of the NHS terms and conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Able to use own initiative when dealing with queries
- Diplomatic, calm and objective
- Able to work as part of a team
- Motivated and flexible in approach to work
- Approachable
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).
