People Services Advisor
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The closing date is 25 May 2026
We are seeking a proactive People Services Advisor to join our People Directorate at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a key advisory role, providing high-quality, timely HR advice and support to managers and staff across the Trust. You will act as a first point of contact for people management queries, with a particular focus on all matters of employee relations casework, including sickness absence management, conduct, capability and dignity at work.
This role is critical in supporting leaders to manage people matters effectively, consistently and in line with Trust policy and employment legislation.
As a People Services Advisor, you will:
* Provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff on Trust policies, terms and conditions, and employment legislation
* Support the effective management of employee relations casework, including sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and dignity at work cases
* Assist managers with investigations, hearings and appeals, including preparation of documentation and note-taking where required
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a proactive, risk-based approach to people management
Knowledge Requirements
* A working knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation
* Up to date knowledge of the content and requirements of HR issues facing the NHS
* Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
* Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service
* Knowledge of medical workforce Terms and Conditions of Service
* Knowledge of Maintaining High Professional Standards for Medical & Dental staff (MHPS)
* Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
Qualifications
* Educated to 'A' level or equivalent level qualifications or equivalent level of HR knowledge, gained through training and experience
* Evidence of commitment to on going personal development
* CIPD Level 3 Certificate in HR practice
Further Training
* CIPD Level 3 Certificate in HR practice to be undertaken within 2 years of being in pos
Experience
* Experience in supporting the management of employee relations cases to include disciplinary, grievance, Dignity at Work and Capability to formal hearing level
* Involvement in communication with trade union representatives
* Ability to produce clear and succinct reports, notes / minutes and correspondence
* Dissemination of statistical information on a monthly basis
* Excellent interpersonal skills including sensitivity and ability to influence, persuade, motivate and negotiate
* Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner including contentious and sensitive issues
* Ability to explain complicated employment matters to line managers
* Knowledge and proficiency in use of relevant software packages – Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
* Ability to prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
* Flexible approach to duties to support team colleagues within the HR Team and wider directorate
* Ability to work as part of a team and support a culture of positive team working
* NHS Experience
* Experience of working in Acute Provider NHS settings
Contractual Requirements
* Flexible in working pattern to ensure needs of the service are achieved.
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.
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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