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Main area
Employee Relations
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
848-BHC-274-24
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Orpington College
Town
Orpington
Salary
£59,490 - £66,239 Inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/11/2024 23:59

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Employee Relations Manager

NHS AfC: Band 8a

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Employee Relations Manager – 8A

 We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations to join our People & Development directorate and help us create our new Employee Relations team.

In line with many other NHS organisations, we believe a dedicated ER function is needed to meet our needs moving forward and to progress our alignment to the Just Culture approach.

You will be responsible for the provision of the employee relations service, ensuring high quality support is provided to managers and staff. You will work with managers to build an inclusive, effective and safe culture where staff are engaged and the full range of ER situations are managed effectively and justly.

You will have strong ER expertise along with excellent working knowledge of the various NHS terms and conditions of service, with the ability to develop and influence others and work at all levels.

Interviews to be held week commencing 25th November

This role is based at Orpington College where our people & Development team work but will require travel to all BHC sites throughout the borough of Bromley with some sites in Bexley & Greenwich.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities relating to this position.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this job role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters degree in human resources, business studies or related discipline, or equivalent level of senior HR experience
  • CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • FCIPD

Professional Registration

Essential criteria
  • MCIPD

Training/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Up-to-date knowledge of best practice, legislation, and methodologies, concepts, frameworks and tools specifically in the field of employee relations.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental terms and conditions

Specific Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to analyse and appropriately present often highly complex sensitive or confidential information, identify necessary action and make recommendations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including high-level negotiation and influencing, development and coaching, and managing performance effectively.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of leading ER process in a complex organisation, balancing strategic and a tactical approac
  • Evidence of developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the wider NHS agenda and current issues and guidance
  • Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions and other external partners including legal advisors.
  • Aware of the core principles of a Just Culture and has the skill and passion to implement the cultural aspects of the approach
  • Experience in handling grievance and disciplinary, performance management and sickness absence issues
  • Experience of coaching and training front line managers on HR issues

Information Technology

Essential criteria
  • Proficient in the use of word, excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using ESR

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Patmore
Job title
Head of HR Business Partnering
Email address
[email protected]
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