Overview
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Employee Relations Advisor on a permanent basis.
Your role will be to support, give advice and guide a range of all people management matters and mentor junior staff.
The current role you shall be working with the Employee Relations Specialist providing expert advice and support as a Senior Employee Relations Advisor specifically to employees.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality people management advice and guidance to employees ensuring they are in keeping with RFL Trust policies and procedures. The post holder shall provide guidance on sensitive matters, as well as coaching/responding to staff face to face, by e-mails, MS Teams and telephone queries.
As part of the pro-active management process, you will be expected to develop strategies for managing staff sickness/absence and other people management policies and processes.
A degree of flexibility will be given to the role but as the role is to support all hospital sites there is an expectation of regular on site presence and cross site travelling.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 391-RFL-7348956-A
Job locations: Enfield Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent (normally gained through extensive professional work experience within a HR environment)
* Graduate CIPD
Experience
* Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
* Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
* Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
* Experience of advising managers on complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
* Experience of supporting effective organisational change initiatives
* Experience of working in a multi-unionised environment
* Well developed understanding and awareness of best practice employee relations methodologies
Desirable
* Experience and knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions of Service including Agenda for Change
* Knowledge and experience of using HR systems, e.g. Oracle
* Experience of preparing Employment Tribunal information
Skills & Aptitudes
* Able to plan and organise the work of themselves and others to ensure the achievement of targets and outcomes
* Able to provide direct support to managers on complex case management issues
* Well developed written and oral communication skills
* Able to analyse complex information and identify appropriate recommendations
* Able to advise managers on case management issues related to terms and conditions, discipline, capability, grievance or change management
* Well developed influencing and negotiating skills
Personal Attributes
* A strong customer focus
* Resilience in challenging situations
* High levels of personal influence
Compliance
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Enfield Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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