About this role
Job summary
As an Employee Relations Advisor at NUH, you will be at the forefront of everything we do and have a positive impact on delivering our people plans across the organisation.It's a hugely rewarding role where we'll give you everything you need to develop in your HR career.
We are pleased to be offering a number of fixed term and potential permanent posts in our newly formed Employee Relations Team.
Main duties of the job
Bringing with you experience of working in a people environment you will be a dynamic and committed individual looking to take the next step in your Employee Relations advisory career.
Day-to-day, you will be the first point of contact working closely with our operational teams within one of our newly formed Care Groups. You will work closely with the Employee Relations Managers to provide a credible advisory service, advising on the application of HR policies and procedures, supporting disciplinary, employment concerns, performance, sickness issues and meetings. With our support, you'll also help to move forward change management programmes, implement national initiatives and achieve national HR performance targets.This is a fast-paced role that relies on your ability to work to manage a case load of employment relations matters autonomously and your excellent communication skills. You'll have a background of supporting staff improvement programmes, understanding staff feedback, analysing data and metrics, and putting actions into practice. Plus, you'll be able to multi-task, organise your time and move seamlessly from one task to another. As a real team player who thrives in a busy environment, you'll get the best out of yourself and us.In return, you will be given plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in your HR career including training and development and employment law updates throughout the year.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details on the role and duties
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HR and Employment Law knowledge to degree level, acquired through training and experience Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
Desirable
Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
Experience Essential
Proven recent experience within a Human Resources advisory role, including advising on terms and conditions of employment. Understanding of key employment legislation - existing and prospective Practical experience supporting managers dealing with employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, and managing sickness absence
Desirable
Experience working in a healthcare/NHS environment Experience of working in a large complex organisation Contextual understanding of the NHS and how it operates Knowledge of Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service Policy and guidance development Delivering HR projects Knowledge of project management approaches Experience undertaking job evaluation
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.
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address City Hospital
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)