Job summary
This post is a fixed term contract until 30th November 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team within the HR department. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking complexdisciplinary investigations efficiently within specified timeframes covering all trust wide directorates in line with trust policies and procedures.
Applicants will be educated to degree level or equivalent, demonstrable experience of participating in disciplinary or similar investigations. Applicants will have up to date knowledge of employment law and HR policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to deliver within set timeframes for investigations.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking complex disciplinary and HR investigations efficiently within specified timeframes covering all trust wide directorates in line with trust policies and procedures.
Deal with highly sensitive and complex issues in all aspects of the role, using their judgement, discretion, and initiative, seeking advice from the Team Manager where appropriate.
Be responsible for leading on complex disciplinary and HR investigations including coordinating the investigation process, undertaking interviews, and producing an unbiased account of the investigation in the form of a report for the disciplinary may include viewing CCTV evidence and presenting this at a disciplinary hearing.
Involvement in other wider HR/employee relations matters.
About us
The investigation team is an integral part of the wider HR operations department.
In addition, we have several HR departments, based at Flatts Lane Centre, Normanby Middlesbrough:
Organisational development
Recruitment
Workforce development
Workforce Information
Details
Date posted
20 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-CORP-096-25-A
Job locations
Flatts Lane Centre
Flatts Lane
Normanby
TS6 0SZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Present the investigation report at disciplinary hearings and participate in appeal and other HR hearings where required, answering difficult questions which may be posed by staff, union representatives and the panel and justifying the decisions that they have made throughout the process. These meetings may be contentious and require tact and diplomacy skills.
Where necessary attend employment tribunals as a representative of the trust and provide accurate information in support of the organisation.
Promote at all times a positive image of the Human resources Department and the wider Trust.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further responsibilities.
Additional contact details:- Thomas Vickers, Senior Principle Partner, Tel: 07287307331
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Demonstrable experience of participating in disciplinary or similar investigations
2. Up to date knowledge of employment law and HR policies and procedures
3. Experience of working in a unionised environment
Desirable
4. Experience of policy development
5. Experience of working within a health care setting
Knowledge
Essential
6. Knowledge of specialist HR topic. investigation process
Qualifications
Essential
7. Educated to degree level or equivalent or demonstrate experience to degree level in related subject
Desirable
8. Masters degree in HR or related subject