About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Join the Organisational Development Team at UHS and help create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are pleased to be recruiting a Workplace Adjustments advisor to lead and coordinate adjustment support across the Trust. This newly established role is central to our commitment to inclusion, ensuring colleagues with disabilities can access the support they need to succeed at work.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a key inclusion priority for the Trust. You will play a vital role in reducing barriers, improving employee experience and helping us create an environment where every individual feels valued, supported and able to reach their full potential.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:a. Support the development and implementation of clear guidance, advice and processes to enable employees and managers to identify, agree and implement reasonable workplace adjustments in a timely and consistent way.b. Provide practical advice and support to managers and employees to help remove or reduce workplace barriers for employees with disabilities, long-term health conditions and/or neurodivergence.c. Support the Trusts commitment to reducing barriers and improving equity of access, experience and opportunity for employees with disabilities, long-term health conditions and/or neurodivergence, contributing to an inclusive culture where employees can thrive, excel and feel a sense of belonging.
Skills:Educated to diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas; HR, EDI, occupational health, occupational therapy, employee support, disability advice or a related field.
Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments.
Understanding of disability, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence and workplace barriers.Experience of providing advice and guidance to managers, employees or service users in a professional setting.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Educated to diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas; HR, EDI, occupational health, occupational therapy, employee support, disability advice or a related field. Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments. Understanding of disability, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence and workplace barriers Experience of providing advice and guidance to managers, employees or service users in a professional setting Experience of managing or coordinating a caseload, referrals, queries or support requests. Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information in line with data protection requirements Experience of maintaining accurate records and using systems to track progress, actions and outcomes
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS employment policies, Agenda for Change terms and conditions and NHS people practices Knowledge of Access to Work processes, funding arrangements and workplace assessment pathways Experience working in an NHS, healthcare, public sector or large complex organisation. Experience engaging with employee networks or inclusion groups. Understanding of procurement or equipment ordering processes linked to workplace adjustments Experience supporting workplace adjustments, absence management, return to work, wellbeing or employee relations cases. Experience contributing to policy, process, guidance or toolkit development. Experience delivering briefings, training or awareness sessions
Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address TDW Organisation Development
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)