About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a customer focused People and Relationship Advisors to join the newly formed People and RelationshipTeam within the Trust.
Acting in a generalist role supporting the development of effective people managers you will be key to the operational success of our vision in the People Strategy: 'Healthy People, Great Care, Inspirational Learning'.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 17 months until 31st December 2027 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
PLEASE NOTE A release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded . (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
o Provide a pro-active customer focused approach to coaching and developing effective people managers within the Trust
o Working collaboratively across the wider Workforce and OD Department to ensure operational delivery toward the Trust's PeopleStrategy
o Support the People and Relationship Manager in providing excellent service to our divisions in all HR matters including, recruitment,disciplinary, sickness and grievance etc.
o Manage ER cases in partnership the Trust's People Managers, advising and coaching on best practise
o Support the development of the People and Relationship Assistants providing advice and guidance when required
o Deliver and develop training materials for managers in effective people management ensuring the putting people first ethos isembedded into practice
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now toview in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Educated to degree level or have the equivalent knowledge obtained via experience gained in working in an operational Workforce Role. CIPD level 5 Qualification or equivalent. Current evidence of CPD
Desirable
Willing to work towards CIPD Level 7 Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service
Experience Essential
Demonstrate a range of HR Advisory experience Experience in one or more areas of HR involving more complex issues / cases Demonstrate experience in investigating and advising in employment relations cases at disciplinary and other hearings Experience of delivering training to managers at all levels Experience of using HR Systems
Desirable
Experience of using ESR Trained Job matcher / evaluator
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to deal with sensitive situations involving conflict and diplomacy Coaching skills or willing to undertake ILM level 3 in first line management coaching Able to demonstrate an awareness of an organisations political agenda. Ability to manage priorities and personal workloads and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all managers and staff at all levels both verbally and writing Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and trade union partners. Ability to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach. Ability to problem solve effectively. High level of confidentiality Ability to work independently and as an effective member of the immediate and wider WF team. Able to challenge decisions in a constructive way Able to show resilience and stamina under pressure Ability to travel between Trust sites as and when required
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh to level 1 standard
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Velindre Cancer Centre
Address Velindre Trust Headquarters
2 Charnwood Court
Parc Nantgarw
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)