Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust
Senior Employee Relations Advisor
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About the Role
One of the best things about working in the People Directorate at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is making a positive difference to someone’s experience at work. Our people strategy at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust allows us to do that through our strategic priority to bring ‘Joy at Work’, emphasizing engagement, equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure our people have a sense of belonging and fulfilment in their roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Proven experience in providing expert advice to managers on the full range of employee relations matters, including advising on casework.
- Ability to apply your understanding of employment law, support, and coach our managers to identify risks and make sound people management decisions.
- Ensure comprehensive management of all employee relations matters and provide professional advice and support to managers in all areas of employee relations ensuring that problems are identified and resolved quickly, effectively, and fairly.
- Act as the main point of contact for all Employee Relations issues aligned to a specific division/s of the Trust.
- Build strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical colleagues in your division, gaining an insight into how they work to deliver safe and compassionate care to patients in our local area.
- Guide managers on investigations and hearings, as well as deliver training to managers on employee relations matters to develop the capability of line managers to deal with employment issues fairly and consistently across the organisation ensuring this is reflective of a restorative just and learning culture and our values.
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Requirements
- Previous NHS experience is not essential.
- Regarded as a subject matter expert and will positively influence decisions and promote a restorative just and learning approach and anti-discriminatory approach.
- Work in an NHS secondary care and acute setting as part of a friendly and supportive Employee Relations and HR Business Partnering Team.
- Valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Commitment to Inclusivity
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
Vaccination Policy
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kristen Cluer
- Job Title: Head of Employee Relations
- Email Address: kristen.cluer1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07883 791152
Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date.
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