Job summary Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care. This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division. Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services? Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme. Main duties of the job Location: Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally) Position Type Full Time: 37.5 hours per week. Salary Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483. and Position Type Part-Time: 21. hours per week. Salary Band 5 £16,783 - £20,430. The Employee Relations (ER) Advisor role at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is crucial in delivering a comprehensive and proactive HR service to Divisional Managers, Line Managers, and staff, aimed at enhancing workforce capability and indirectly contributing to improved patient care. Please note this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. if you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications. About us The vision for our single corporate services is to: Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer. Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts. Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities. Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations. Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts. Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing. Build resilience for individuals and our teams. The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally. Please refer to the Single Corporate Service Summary Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations 1000 Lakeside, North Harbour Cosham PO6 3EZ Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities : The primary focus of the role involves managing absence and illness effectively, serving as a central point of contact for staff and managers for general HR advice, and supporting the Employee Relations Team in ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The ER Advisor contributes to developing a proactive and modern HR service, participates in policy drafting and reviews, and supports various employee relations functions such as grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, capability assessments, and organisational change processes. Additionally, the ER Advisor helps in coordinating job matching and analysis, advising on investigations, and participating in formal hearings. This role involves providing constant support and guidance to enhance employee relations capability, ensuring effective management of change, and promoting open working relationships to build a positive employee relations environment within the organisation. Contributing to a just and learning culture, promoting a culture of improvement, and ensuring consistent office cover and effective service delivery across both Trusts in alignment with the objectives of a Single Corporate Service. For further information please refer to the enclosed Job description Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities : The primary focus of the role involves managing absence and illness effectively, serving as a central point of contact for staff and managers for general HR advice, and supporting the Employee Relations Team in ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The ER Advisor contributes to developing a proactive and modern HR service, participates in policy drafting and reviews, and supports various employee relations functions such as grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, capability assessments, and organisational change processes. Additionally, the ER Advisor helps in coordinating job matching and analysis, advising on investigations, and participating in formal hearings. This role involves providing constant support and guidance to enhance employee relations capability, ensuring effective management of change, and promoting open working relationships to build a positive employee relations environment within the organisation. Contributing to a just and learning culture, promoting a culture of improvement, and ensuring consistent office cover and effective service delivery across both Trusts in alignment with the objectives of a Single Corporate Service. For further information please refer to the enclosed Job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience Experience Essential Experience of working in an Operational HR role dealing with complex and sensitive issues Experience of advising managers on a range of HR issues, in particular absence management Experience of involvement in policy development and implementation Experience of taking minutes at formal hearings Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience Experience Essential Experience of working in an Operational HR role dealing with complex and sensitive issues Experience of advising managers on a range of HR issues, in particular absence management Experience of involvement in policy development and implementation Experience of taking minutes at formal hearings 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address 1000 Lakeside, North Harbour Cosham PO6 3EZ Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)