Job summary We have an exciting opportunity in our Medical Employment team as a Medical Employment HR Advisor. The is a temporary post (fixed term or secondment) commencing from April 2025 until February 2026. Working alongside the Assistant Medical Employment Manager, as part of the wider Operational HR team and in close collaboration with the Medical Workforce teams, you will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of HR activity associated with key HR initiatives for the Medical and Dental workforce. You will liaise with a variety of colleagues internal and external to the Trust, to support the planning and delivery of various areas of employment and reward for Medical and Dental staff. You will support the development of the Medical Employment service, providing management and leadership within the team. Through effective coaching and facilitation, you will provide HR advice and guidance on the full range of HR policies, practices and procedures ensuring compliance with employment legislation and relevant Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who has worked in an environment where they arethe first point of contact for managers, providing professional, high quality advice and guidance around NHS Medical and Dental terms and conditions, to facilitate the early resolution of difficult, complex or sensitive employee relations issues, ensuring that employees are treated fairly and the risks associated with such cases are effectively managed. In addition to providing a timely advisory service to managers, and supporting the wider Operational HR Team on general operational issues such as Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service, family friendly policies, annual leave, flexible working, civility, respect and resolution cases. You must be able to communicate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences. If you are self-motivated and are looking to expand your knowledge and to further their career within HR, this could be the role you have been waiting for The role will can be based at York or Scarborough Hospital and we do have the ability to work remotely. There will be the requirement to attend face-to-face meeting at any of the Trust sites as required. Please note: Interviews will be held Tuesday 8 April 2025 at York Hospital. This will comprise of an activity and an interview. This will be face to face. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 419-7061146-MHRA-WF Job locations York/Scarborough Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of supporting HR issues at an operational level Knowledge of employment legislation Developing audit processes Knowledge of HR issues and processes Desirable Knowledge and experience of Medical Staffing issues and processes Qualification Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience OR Experience of at least 2 years at an advisory level within a HR function with evidence of Continuing Professional Development OR at least 2 years' experience of managing staff in a customer-focused environment, and able to demonstrate a person-centred management and leadership approach. Desirable Associate CIPD Qualification level 5 (equivalent to the former Graduate CIPD) and at least 6 months experience of working in a HR function. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences Ability to use own initiative to interpret policies, procedures and situations in order to identify pragmatic solutions/ recommendations on a case-by-case basis. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of supporting HR issues at an operational level Knowledge of employment legislation Developing audit processes Knowledge of HR issues and processes Desirable Knowledge and experience of Medical Staffing issues and processes Qualification Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience OR Experience of at least 2 years at an advisory level within a HR function with evidence of Continuing Professional Development OR at least 2 years' experience of managing staff in a customer-focused environment, and able to demonstrate a person-centred management and leadership approach. Desirable Associate CIPD Qualification level 5 (equivalent to the former Graduate CIPD) and at least 6 months experience of working in a HR function. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to a wide range of audiences Ability to use own initiative to interpret policies, procedures and situations in order to identify pragmatic solutions/ recommendations on a case-by-case basis. 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 details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York/Scarborough Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)