You will be providing an expert consultancy service and advice to all NHSBT managers on a range of workforce issues to ensure that organisational objectives and workforce targets are achieved.
Working as an autonomous generalist practitioner, you will have the opportunity to develop your experience in a large, multi-functional Organisation with an interesting and challenging Workforce Strategy.This is an opportunity to join a strong and diverse multi-disciplinary team working across the UK.
You will have an opportunity to learn about NHS Blood and Transplant and influence its future success and to work for an Organisation whose aim is to Save and Improve Patients Lives
Main duties of the job
In this role you will provide expert advice and interpretation of NHS/NHSBT terms and conditions and policies, enabling resolution of queries on a range of workforce issues. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the informal stages of employee relations cases (Grievance, Disciplinary and Dignity at Work) seeking to resolve at the informal stage. Escalation to People & Culture Consultants when necessary.
Providing an internal consultancy service to all NHSBT managers on a range of workforce issues in a number of key result areas (not limited to):
- Performance Management
- Sickness Management and the Health and Well Being agenda
- Policies and Procedures implementation and development
- National and local Terms and Conditions of service
- Recruitment and Resourcing assessment, probation, induction
- Working closely with People Directorate teams to provide outcome focused holistic solutions to support operational managers and staff with their workforce issues.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job responsibilities
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What we offer:
* NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
* 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
* NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
* We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified to post graduate diploma level (preferably in a HR or Business Administration field) OR equivalent experience (see Experience and Knowledge above)
Experience
* Experience of working in a busy people function, building knowledge of UK employment law, interpretation and application of staff terms and conditions, management of busy case load
* Good working knowledge of job evaluation schemes to enable advice and guidance on interpretation of the scheme and participate as an accredited panel member
* Experience of dealing with employee relations issues in a unionised environment
* Experience of supporting employee relations caseload from investigation to co-presentation at hearings
* Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint)
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