NHS Blood and Transplant

People Consultant

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

You will be providing an expert consultancy service and advice to all NHSBT managers on a range of workforce issues to ensure that organisational objectives and workforce targets are achieved.

Working as an autonomous generalist practitioner, you will have the opportunity to develop your experience in a large, multi-functional Organisation with an interesting and challenging Workforce Strategy.This is an opportunity to join a strong and diverse multi-disciplinary team working across the UK.

You will have an opportunity to learn about NHS Blood and Transplant and influence its future success and to work for an Organisation whose aim is to Save and Improve Patients Lives

Main duties of the job

In this role you will provide expert advice and interpretation of NHS/NHSBT terms and conditions and policies, enabling resolution of queries on a range of workforce issues. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the informal stages of employee relations cases (Grievance, Disciplinary and Dignity at Work) seeking to resolve at the informal stage. Escalation to People & Culture Consultants when necessary.

Providing an internal consultancy service to all NHSBT managers on a range of workforce issues in a number of key result areas (not limited to):

- Performance Management

- Sickness Management and the Health and Well Being agenda

- Policies and Procedures implementation and development

- National and local Terms and Conditions of service

- Recruitment and Resourcing assessment, probation, induction

- Working closely with People Directorate teams to provide outcome focused holistic solutions to support operational managers and staff with their workforce issues.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008410

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Newcastle

Holland Drive off Barrack Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ


NHSBT - Plymouth

Ground and First Floor, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Birmingham

Vincent Drive

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT - Liverpool

14 Estuary Banks

The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

Colindale

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

Tooting

London

SW17 0RB


NHSBT - Southampton

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO16 5AF


NHSBT - Barnsley

Unit D, Capitol Way

Dodworth, Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎ 
  • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎ 
  • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to post graduate diploma level (preferably in a HR or Business Administration field) OR equivalent experience (see Experience and Knowledge above)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy people function, building knowledge of UK employment law, interpretation and application of staff terms and conditions, management of busy case load
  • Good working knowledge of job evaluation schemes to enable advice and guidance on interpretation of the scheme and participate as an accredited panel member
  • Experience of dealing with employee relations issues in a unionised environment
  • Experience of supporting employee relations caseload from investigation to co-presentation at hearings
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified to post graduate diploma level (preferably in a HR or Business Administration field) OR equivalent experience (see Experience and Knowledge above)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy people function, building knowledge of UK employment law, interpretation and application of staff terms and conditions, management of busy case load
  • Good working knowledge of job evaluation schemes to enable advice and guidance on interpretation of the scheme and participate as an accredited panel member
  • Experience of dealing with employee relations issues in a unionised environment
  • Experience of supporting employee relations caseload from investigation to co-presentation at hearings
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

People Operations Manager

Kate Gittins

Kate.Gittins@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008410

Job locations

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Newcastle

Holland Drive off Barrack Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ


NHSBT - Plymouth

Ground and First Floor, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Birmingham

Vincent Drive

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT - Liverpool

14 Estuary Banks

The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

Colindale

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

Tooting

London

SW17 0RB


NHSBT - Southampton

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO16 5AF


NHSBT - Barnsley

Unit D, Capitol Way

Dodworth, Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG


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