About this role
Job summary
HR Advisor (Band 5)
An opportunity has arisen for a HR Advisor to join one of our busy HR Business Partner team. You will work alongside the HR Business Partner and the wider HR team in the provision of a high quality strategic and operational people management support service to ensure best practice people management.
The role will provide an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills and experience as an HR professional.
Main duties of the job
To support the Workforce Business Partner in the delivery of a high quality, professional, proactive and efficient workforce service to the Workforce & OD Directorate, Divisions and other Corporate Directorates, through consistent application of the Trust's policies and procedures, employment legislation and flexible approaches to employment appropriate to the needs of the department and organisation.
To support the Workforce Business Partner in the delivery of an effective employee relations service, policy implementation and governance function for the CLINICAL GROUP Workforce team.
To contribute to the development and implementation of processes and procedures which ensure theconsistent application of the Trust's policies and procedures.
To support the Workforce Business Partner in ensuring the comprehensive management of employmentrelations matters, for both medical and non-medical staff providing a professional service that meets alllegislative and policy requirements.
To support the delivery of the overall Workforce Strategy through corporate project work as requested.
To liaise with other workforce colleagues to maintain effective communication links, ensuring that best practice is shared and developed and to facilitate cross-cover of HR services.
To work in a manner consistent with the NHS Management Code of Conduct and the CIPD Code ofProfessional Conduct.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements Essential
An understanding of the national NHS agenda and the Human Resource contribution A knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues An understanding of the principles of change management and contribution of the HR function to transformational change
Desirable
Knowledge of Medical Staffing employment issues
Qualifications - Academic/ Professional Essential
Successfully completed first year CIPD qualification (Postgraduate Diploma in HRM) or equivalent relevant professional qualification Student Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Desirable
High level of general education: Degree qualified or equivalent
Further Training Essential
Demonstrate through CPD, employment law updates and various other training courses an up to date knowledge of HR/Personnel practices & Change Management
Desirable
Agenda for Change Job Evaluation training
Experience Essential
Has gained HR operational experience of dealing with HR issues across all aspects of employment relations practice including disciplinary, grievances, bullying and harassment complaints, sickness absence and performance capability Developing and maintaining positive partnerships with trade union representatives and senior managers
Desirable
NHS experience Supervisory experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wythenshawe Hospital
Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)