Job summary To provide a comprehensive employee relation advisory service to managers and staff at all levels. Support managers with employee relations casework in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide advice on terms and conditions, employment policies and procedures, undertake project work as required and propose changes to policies in light of practical experience on their implementation. Be a key employee relation contact for aligned Directorates and work in conjunction with their senior management teams to ensure delivery of employee relations KPI's. Main duties of the job To provide day to day employee relations support to staff and managers within the Trust, specifically to aligned Directorates. To provide advice, guidance and support to managers on all areas of employee relations up to and including dismissal, including disciplinary investigations and hearings, capability management, absence management, probation management, grievance, bullying and harassment, etc. To participate in change management initiatives with the support of the People Business Partner include TUPE transfers. Lead on redeployment of displaced staff. Support the Employee Relations Manager with the preparation of Employment Tribunal paperwork. Participate in Directorate meetings as required, presenting workforce information and reports and communicating strategies for achieving employee relations KPI's. Utilise monthly workforce reports to pro-actively facilitate the management of absence issues. Assist in resolving pay issues for staff in conjunction with the Workforce team, the outsourced payroll service and other members of the wider People and OD team. Design and deliver employee relations related training courses.Participate in and lead job evaluation panels. Undertake policy reviews as requested in partnership with allocated Trade Union representative to negotiate revisions. Undertake delegated pieces of work and projects from the Employee Relations Manager as required. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-6964674-T1 Job locations The Roundall - Hermitage Court Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9NT Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience. CIPD qualified or equivalent experience. Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of working at a similar level within an HR department. Knowledge of HR practices, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations, and how these should be best managed. Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, including Equality and Diversity. Experience of delivering presentations and training. Desirable Experience of effectively managing a large ER caseload, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations. NHS experience Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of service experience Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service Experience of ESR (Electronic Staff Record) Experience of Job Evaluation Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) within a work environment Effective problem solving with the ability to identify and implement best practice solutions Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively Proficient typing speed and accuracy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience. CIPD qualified or equivalent experience. Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of working at a similar level within an HR department. Knowledge of HR practices, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations, and how these should be best managed. Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, including Equality and Diversity. Experience of delivering presentations and training. Desirable Experience of effectively managing a large ER caseload, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and staff consultations. NHS experience Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of service experience Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service Experience of ESR (Electronic Staff Record) Experience of Job Evaluation Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) within a work environment Effective problem solving with the ability to identify and implement best practice solutions Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively Proficient typing speed and accuracy 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address The Roundall - Hermitage Court Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9NT Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)