Job summary
The Trust is looking for a permanent Head of Employee Relations and HRBPs to manage the Employee Relations function for the Trust including all aspects of ER, Trade Union liaison and relations and Divisional HR support through the Divisional HRBPs
You will need to provide expert analysis of highly complex employment issues where no precedents exist, interpreting employment legislation and case law and providing guidance to the ER and HRBP team and the Trust's managers and directors. You will also be responsible for coordinating and conducting impartial and objective investigations within strict timescales.
This role will also deputise for the Deputy Director of People as required, in conjunction with the other 'Head of' within the HR function.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
To ensure the ER and HRBP Team provides consistent and sound HR advice and support to managers on all matters relating to the employment of staff.
To be an active member of the assigned Department's Management Team, contributing to the achievement of the Divisions strategy, business plan and operational objectives.
To advise and support members of the ER and HRBP team, Trust managers and staff on the interpretation and application of the Trust's HR policies and procedures, NHS conditions of service and employment law. The advice given will reflect current legislation and best practice.
To provide advice and guidance on all organisational change directives.
To assist and support managers through all stages of HR procedures, including participating in investigations, advising on HR procedures on panels at hearings and appeal hearings, advising Chairs of panels as appropriate.
To provide high level support in the management of poor performance, misconduct and sickness absence issues in accordance with the Trust's procedures and provide a focus on health and wellbeing and attendance.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please click the "apply now" button to see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please click the "apply now" button to see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level experience
- Chartered Member of the CIPD
- Relevant Masters level or equivalent vocational experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Fellow of the CIPD
Experience
Essential
- Senior professional experience in an HRBP role in the NHS
- Experience of managing HR staff and their workload
- Significant HR services planning, objective setting and performance management experience
Desirable
- Divisional / Departmental Management Teams, and Trade Union / LJCC meetings
- Managing a small team (up to 6 people)
- Negotiating settlements in complex employee relations cases
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Evidence of creative, strategic thinking
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities, work to pressure and meet deadlines
- Credibility and integrity across all professional groups and with clients
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level experience
- Chartered Member of the CIPD
- Relevant Masters level or equivalent vocational experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Fellow of the CIPD
Experience
Essential
- Senior professional experience in an HRBP role in the NHS
- Experience of managing HR staff and their workload
- Significant HR services planning, objective setting and performance management experience
Desirable
- Divisional / Departmental Management Teams, and Trade Union / LJCC meetings
- Managing a small team (up to 6 people)
- Negotiating settlements in complex employee relations cases
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Evidence of creative, strategic thinking
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities, work to pressure and meet deadlines
- Credibility and integrity across all professional groups and with clients
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
