About this role
Job summary
To assist in the provision of a professional, comprehensive and pro-active HR advisory service to managers within the Trust by providing them with support, advice, coaching and attending meetings as appropriate. At the same time, working as part of a wider HR team to support delivery of team objectives and providing cross cover for colleagues as appropriate
Main duties of the job
Provide first line advice and support to managers and staff based on Trust terms and conditions, policies and procedures, including dealing with a wide range of HR queries in relation to management of attendance, flexible working, special leave etc. This includes advising managers on their interpretation and application, to maintain good employment practice and a positive approach to HR within a consistent framework. Support the administration of absence reviews in relation to the management of long term and short-term sickness absence cases.
This includes attendance at sickness absence review meetings to support managers in line with the Managing Attendance Policy including taking minutes when required. Support and advise managers in relation to flexible working requests when considering new requests or reviewing arrangements already in place, ensuring that Managers adhere to the policy and conduct a timely follow-up process. Provide administrative support to working groups and meetings as directed by the HR Managers.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the HR Advisor opportunity available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Certificate in Personnel and Practice/Level 3 CIPD or equivalent knowledge and skills
- Educated to GCSE level including English or equivalent qualifications
- Ability to make recommendations for improvements to HR policies and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience of NHS or similar public sector organisation
- Maintaining computerised and manual filing systems
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Elm House
Clatterbridge
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)