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- Workforce
- Gradd
- Band 5 - Provisional
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 263-SS25-WF-LB
- Cyflogwr
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- St Nicholas Hospital
- Tref
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Cyflog
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
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- 29/04/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Workforce & Employee Relations Advisor
Band 5 - Provisional
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Workforce & Employee Relations Advisor will work within a dedicated specialist team providing Employee Relations (ER) services and reporting to a Head of Workforce and Employee Relations. This role involves delivering high volume ER case work ensuring consistency and quality is maintained, whilst working in partnership with the wider Workforce team and Managers to meet targets and achieve organisational objectives. The Workforce & Employee Relations Advisor should be skilled in ER and confident in managing a case load primarily made up of Disciplinary and Grievance Investigations and Hearings autonomously, in line with the Trust KPI’s. All advisors provide advice and support at formal meetings and hearings (either in person or remote) and participate in delivering training and development seminars.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Manage a case load of varying ER cases (primarily disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings) end to end including:
Ensuring detailed investigations are concluded objectively obtaining the necessary evidence to make an informed decision on the next steps by undertaking these independently or providing HR support to Managers.
Taking the role of HR support on hearing panels providing advice on sanctions (including gross misconduct) with a consideration of risk and challenging managers’ decision, where required, to reach the correct outcome for the organisation.
Working within agreed timeframes, while providing a high quality service.
Provide general HR advice, guidance and support to all managers on ER queries including but not limited to the interpretation of policies and procedures, terms and conditions, risk and employment issues such as discipline, capability, grievance and absence management.
Produce high quality reports following investigations, statements of case for formal hearings and outcome letters following any formal meetings.
Undertake all necessary case administration to a high standard, record information accurately, and keep case management system updated.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th April 2025
Closing date : 29th April 2025
We welcome your application.
Manyleb y person
Education and Qualification
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge of a range of Workforce related topics.
- Hold a CIPD (or equivalent) qualification, or be working toward this qualification
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience working in the NHS or a unionised environment;
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Workforce knowledge, including current Employment and Data Protection legislation.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice, with the ability to implement innovative and practical solutions
- Ability to support and advise managers in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings including planning, preparation, organising and administration.
- Experience of successfully building effective relationships and networks, including within the Workforce profession and with trade unions/staff side organisations.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Experience of working effectively within a highly unionised environment.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Confidence in undertaking thorough and robust investigations
Skills and Competencies
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations;
- Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented advice and guidance to team and management on ER cases.
- Ability to communicate clearly with key stakeholders of all levels including confidence in challenging senior stakeholders;
- Ability to objectively weigh up evidence and reach well reasoned conclusions
- An excellent standard of written work and ability to confidently write outcome letters and reports;
- Ability to work autonomously while using initiative to handle constantly changing priorities and tight deadlines;
- Good range of IT skills, including Microsoft® Outlook™, Word™ and Excel™;
- Excellent organisational skills
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Gemma Pattinson
- Teitl y swydd
- Deputy Director of Workforce & OD
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For general queries regarding the post please contact Lana Walsh – [email protected] or Gemma Pattinson – [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gweinyddol neu bob sector