About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic HR Advisory Team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We have a fixed-term opportunity available to provide secondment cover until 31st March 2027.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our team and provide high quality HR advice and support to managers and staff across the Trust. You will be providing advice and guidance on a broad range of HR matters in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.
You will act as a key point of contact for managers and staff, providing timely and practical advice and supporting the effective management of people issues. We are looking for someone who is customer focused, approachable and able to build strong and effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their generalist HR advisory experience within a busy and supportive HR Business Partnering environment.
This is a full-time role, working 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working available. There will be an expectation to work onsite on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive and proactive HR support by providing first line HR advice to managers and staff across the Trust on a range the range of workforce issues i.e Recruitment, ESR, pay related queries.
To provide routine advice to managers in line with the Trust's policies and procedures, referring to HR Business Partner where necessary.
To be responsible for the day to day running of HR Advisory function along with other colleagues, by taking responsibility and accountability for specific workforce functions as decided by the HR Business Partner team.
To participate in the implementation of corporate HR strategies, policies and initiatives and support the division in ensuring delivery of board and workforce objectives.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience Generalist HR experience in dealing with issues to a satisfactory resolution Knowledge of a range of administrative and HR procedures and processes Basic working Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent experience European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent certificated training
Experience Essential
Experience in implementing policies Experience of delivering HR training to managers Experience of working with electronic staff record system Working in busy environment with tight deadlines Advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and Word
Desirable
Experience in Project Work
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and build professional relationships Able to work with speed and accuracy paying particular attention to detail. Ability to take minutes Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work under pressure and meet timescales. Ability to keep and maintain good records and understand the importance of following agreed administrative procedures. Ability to use initiative and to demonstrate self-awareness, asking for support and guidance and escalating complex queries where appropriate. Ability to deal with matters in a confidential manner Good attention to detail.
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)